Currywurst and Fries with Curry Ketchup

Currywurst and Fries with Curry Ketchup

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 pinch Chinese 5-spice powder

  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  • 4 bratwurst sausages, scored horizontally

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Frozen french fries of your choice, cooked according to package instructions (or homemade from the recipe here)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, broth, onion powder, garlic powder, curry powder, and 5-spice powder in a small saucepan, and whisk to combine.
  • Simmer the ketchup over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, whisking frequently, until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, place the brats on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Divide the brats and fries between plates, spooning some of the curry ketchup over the sausages (about 1-2 tablespoons each). Place the remaining curry ketchup in little bowls for additional dipping.
  • Before serving, garnish the sauced brats with chopped parsley, then skewer each scored section with toothpicks for easier eating.

Notes