Currywurst is a German street-food dish of sliced sausage served with curry-seasoned ketchup or a similar spiced sauce.
It is especially associated with Berlin, where a popular tradition credits Herta Heuwer with creating the dish in 1949. The usual serving includes pork sausage, sauce, and curry powder, often accompanied by fries or a bread roll.
The exact origin story is part of Berlin’s culinary folklore, and other cities have their own variations. The sauce may be smooth or chunky, and the sausage may be served with or without its casing depending on local practice.
Currywurst should not be confused with an ordinary Bratwurst. Bratwurst is a broad category of sausage, while Currywurst describes the prepared dish and its characteristic curry-seasoned sauce.