Currywurst

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Currywurst is a quintessential German street food, invented by Herta Heuwer in Berlin in 1949. It consists of sliced sausages, typically made from pork, topped with a spicy ketchup-based sauce infused with curry powder. The dish often includes additional ingredients like onions or paprika for extra flavor. Currywurst is commonly served with French fries or a bread roll, making it a filling and satisfying meal. The curry ketchup sauce is a key component, giving currywurst its distinctive flavor. It is made by mixing ketchup with curry powder, sometimes along with other spices like Worcestershire sauce. Currywurst is popular across Germany, with over 800 million servings consumed annually. It is enjoyed not only for its taste but also for its cultural significance, often associated with street food stands and urban life. Variations exist, with some using beef or different types of sausages, but the core remains the same: a delicious blend of sausage and spicy sauce.