Berlin Bites

Berlin Bites is a hearty German street food classic made with bratwurst sausages smothered in a tangy curry sauce and served with crispy French fries. The combination of smoky sausage, sweet and spicy sauce, and golden fries creates the ultimate comfort meal. Easy to prepare and fun to eat, this dish brings a taste of Berlin right to your kitchen.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings People

Ingredients

4 large German bratwurst sausages or good-quality pork sausages
4 large Russet potatoes or Maris Piper
2 tbsp vegetable oil for fries
1 tbsp vegetable oil for sausages
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
200 ml ketchup
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp mild curry powder plus extra for sprinkling
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
100 ml water
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Fries:

Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin sticks about 1 cm thick.
4 large Russet potatoes
Place in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Parboil for 5 minutes until slightly tender but not falling apart.
Drain and pat completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Toss the fries in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, season lightly with salt, and spread them in a single layer on a baking tray.
2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, black pepper
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20 minutes. Remove and turn fries, then return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.

Make the curry sauce:

Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden.
1 tbsp butter, 1 medium onion
Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes to release the spices.
1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp mild curry powder, 1 tsp sweet paprika
Add the ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
200 ml ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 100 ml water, salt, black pepper

Cook the sausages:

Heat the oil in a frying pan or on a grill.
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Cook the bratwurst sausages over medium heat until browned all over and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
4 large German bratwurst sausages

Assemble the dish:

Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and place them on a serving plate or tray.
Pour the warm curry sauce generously over the sausage pieces.
Sprinkle with a little extra curry powder for an authentic touch.
Serve the Berlin Bites immediately with the hot homemade fries on the side.

Notes

Serving Tip for your Berlin Bites:

Traditionally, Berlin Bites are served in a paper tray with a small wooden fork for extra authenticity.

Pair with a cold German beer or sparkling lemonade to complete the experience.

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