Currywurst ()
Known as the semi-official street food of Berlin, currywurst actually has some roots in Great Britain. Herta Heuwer, owner of a food stand in 1949, acquired ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder from British Troops by trading them spirits. At the time, Berlin was still under the control of the British and soldiers were introducing new foods and eating habits. Once Heuwer was in possession of the new ingredients, she then combined them and poured the resulting sauce over a bratwurst. This simple feat that has grown into a food sensation. The rest is history!
This new dish was popular among construction workers because it was high in protein, had an exotic flavor and was inexpensive. It was a “poor man’s steak,” if you will. Though hundreds of millions of currywurst are consumed every year, there still isn’t one mass manufacturer. The taste will vary from east to west Berlin and you certainly won’t find it at any fast food restaurant chain.
If you have never had currywurst, it’s about time you tried this wonderful dish. If you have had one, you know why an entire museum was once dedicated to it!
