Currywurst is another of Berlin’s most common fast foods. Unlike Döner Kebap, however, it is one of a few foods unique to Berlin. And it is also served in Berlin with style, exemplified by the Currywurst stand on Kurfürstendamm that will also sell you a 450€ bottle of Rosé.
Its creation is actually very simple, probably an important part of why it is so popular. It is made up of a sausage(with or without the intestine), sliced into half-inch sized chunks, and then smothered in a tomato-based sauce (usually ketchup). A special blend of curry powder is then generously sprinkled on top, giving the dish its name and part its flavor. It is most commonly served with fries and either mayo or more Currywurst-sauce.
The flavor is surprisingly mild. Depending on the stand, you can find a pretty good variety of taste. Personally, I have to add to the most common recommendation of Curry 36, probably the best-known Currywurst stand among Berliners. Serving their house-made sauce covering sausage with a little extra TLC, it’s pretty hard to beat. The currywurst here retains a good deal of flavor from the Ketchup, but the curry adds tang and a surprising heat to the sauce. And, of course, the price is pretty good too.
But it’s not just limited to the confines of Berlin, as we observed advertising for the supposedly famous Volkswagen-Currywurst during our visit to Wolfsburg. I do think, however, that it must have originated in Berlin.
Word for the Post: lecker
Definition: Delicious, tasty
Pronunciation: LECK-er
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