Vegan Currywurst

Make vegan Currywurst at home with plant-based bratwurst and a bold, flavorful curry-ketchup sauce.

Vegan | Gluten-free* | Soy-free*

I miss Berlin, so let’s make vegan Currywurst!

One of my favorite things to do after coming back from a trip is to recreate a dish I enjoyed while traveling. Cooking is more than just preparing a meal; it’s a way to revisit memories and keep the spirit of adventure alive in everyday life. Food and travel go hand in hand for me, and this vegan Currywurst recipe is a perfect example of that connection. Inspired by my time exploring the vibrant streets of Berlin, this dish captures the flavor and comfort of one of Germany’s most iconic street foods, made entirely plant-based.

Currywurst is a beloved German fast food classic, traditionally made with sliced sausage smothered in a tangy curry-ketchup-style sauce and served with crispy fries. Thanks to Berlin’s incredibly vegan-friendly food scene, I was able to enjoy a plant-based version multiple times during my trip. The only real adjustment needed to veganize this dish is swapping the traditional sausage for your favorite vegan alternative. Everything else, the sauce, the fries, the bold flavors, is already naturally vegan or easily adaptable. If you’re looking for a cozy, satisfying, and flavorful dish with a little international flair, this vegan Currywurst has your name on it.

The making of: Vegan Currywurst

To make this easy vegan Currywurst at home, start by choosing a sausage that mimics the flavor and texture of bratwurst. There are many plant-based sausages available today that grill or sauté beautifully; look for one with a savory, herby profile to keep things authentic. While you cook the sausages and prepare your fries, you can start on the star of the show: the curry-tomato sauce. Begin by lightly toasting curry powder and sweet paprika in a bit of olive oil to release their aromas. Then, deglaze with vegetable broth and whisk in tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen.

Once everything is cooked, slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces, ladle the warm curry sauce over them, and serve with fries on the side. For an extra pop of flavor, sprinkle more curry and paprika powder on top. This dish is a great way to bring the spirit of Berlin to your kitchen and share something new with family or friends. It’s flavorful, filling, and totally plant-based, perfect for anyone craving comforting vegan German food. If you try it, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!

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Vegan Currywurst

Rating: 5.0/5

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Serves: 2-4 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes 20 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

Curry-Tomato Sauce:

• 1 cup tomato sauce (sub for ketchup)
• ¼ cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp yellow curry powder (+more for sprinkling)
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• ½ tbsp brown sugar
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 4 plant-based bratwurst-style sausages (I used the Impossible Bratwurst)
• Steak fries or potato wedges

Procedure

Curry-Tomato Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low-medium heat.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients until fully combined, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Taste and adjust: add vinegar if too sweet, sugar if too tangy, more tomato sauce if too thin, or more broth if too thick. Keep in mind that different brands of tomato sauce vary, so adjust until the flavor and texture resemble ketchup.
4. Add extra smoked paprika and curry powder if needed.

Sausages:

1. Remove vegan bratwurst from packaging and cook according to instructions. I recommend using a griddle pan for those nice char lines.
2. While the sausages cook, prepare steak fries or potato wedges to your liking.

Assembling:

1. Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces.
2. Plate them with curry-tomato sauce on top and fries on the side.
3. Sprinkle a little more curry powder for that authentic touch. ENJOY!

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