Curried sausages, or sausages with curry, are a classic Australian and British meal originating from a German recipe: currywurst, which is grilled bratwurst (or, in other variations, boiled) cut into slices, seasoned with a sauce made from tomato paste or ketchup, sprinkled with curry, and accompanied by white bread or fries.
In the Australian version, the sauce is made with English curry, onions, and beef broth with the addition of peas, served over rice – as in my case – mashed potatoes or pasta.
The dish has gained increasing worldwide popularity after its appearance in the Australian children’s TV show “Bluey“.
In an episode Bluey (season 3, episode 8) creates an imaginary restaurant, prompting grandfather Mort to order a dish using the fake phone app.
Mort loves curried sausages, and this mention has intrigued many Americans to try this classic Australian recipe.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Australian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 6 bratwurst (or sausages)
- 1 onion
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon curry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 cup peas
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Steps
In a pan, fry the sausages (or bratwurst) for 10 minutes, then set aside and cut into slices.
In the same pan, add the onion, broth, and curry, then the sausages again.
Bring to a boil, add the cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, and finally the peas. Adjust salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
Serve over boiled white rice (optional).
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is English curry?
Curry is not an Indian recipe, nor is it a word in the Hindi language.
Curry is an English word, a transliteration of Hindi words that sounded like “curry,” and became the dishes we know thanks to the United Kingdom.
It originated as a transportable spice powder to Europe, randomly added to typical English dishes like stews, or used by immigrants coming from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other colonies.
