Currywurst with Fries

Name: Currywurst with Fries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 3 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 German bratwurst; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp yellow curry powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup water

Crispy oven-baked fries paired with sliced bratwurst smothered in a warm, spiced curry ketchup sauce.

55 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 German bratwurst
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp yellow curry powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 3 lbs cut into fries russet potatoes with half of the 1/4 cup vegetable oil on the baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
3

Heat remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry 4 German bratwurst for 10 to 12 minutes, turning until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4

Remove bratwurst from skillet and slice into bite-sized rounds.
5

In the same skillet, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp yellow curry powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup water over low heat for 3 minutes.
6

Pour the sauce over sliced bratwurst, sprinkle extra yellow curry powder on top, and serve with crispy fries.

Questions

Can I make Currywurst with Fries gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Currywurst with Fries keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Currywurst with Fries?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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