Christian Bau reveals: This secret ingredient makes the currywurst perfect!

Christian Bau reveals: This secret ingredient makes the currywurst perfect!

The culinary heart of Germany beats for the currywurst. She was invented in Berlin 70 years ago and has since developed into a real national dish. Every year, over 800 million curry sausages go over the counter - that is an average of ten per inhabitant. The preparations are as different as the tastes themselves. From the street food classic to gourmet variants, everything is represented. A highly decorated representative of this art is Christian Bau, Germany's top chef with three Michelin stars.

In his Restaurant “Victor’s Fine Dining by Christian Bau” in Perl-Einnig, he regularly conjures up his own version of the currywurst on the team's plate. And not just, but one with a very special secret ingredient: Coca-Cola. [Sol] reports that construction reduces its Coca-Cola sauce for over an hour, which intensifies the flavors and at the same time adds a sweet note. It is important that only the normal Coca-Cola is used, light or zero variants are taboo. A bottle is sufficient for a recipe that is designed for four people.

The perfect currywurst - a question of quality

How is the perfect currywurst made? The original consists of pork, bacon and water and should not be smoked or cured. Other variants such as Thuringian or ham sausages are also popular companions of the curry sauce. [Goods] gives tips: Before roasting, the sausages should be cut several times to prevent an burst. In addition, it is crucial to use enough oil for frying so that the sausages lie about a third high in the oil.

For the vegetarians among us, there are also veggiewurst, which, however, should be prepared carefully in order to avoid undesirable consistency. Your pallor reveals when it is good - the outer shell should be light brown.

a piece of cultural history

The currywurst is more than just a meal dish; It is cultural heritage and social phenomenon. Her invention is attributed to Herta Heuwer, who created the first curry suction in Berlin in 1949, inspired by an English soldier. This sauce, which later became known as a "chillup", found many imitators and also enjoyed support at the highest political level - Gerhard Schröder, for example, is said to have fueled his re -election in 2002 with his preference for currywurst. [Goethe] recalls that the currywurst has even found its way into pop culture: Herbert Grönemeyer dedicated a song to her, and in the crime series "Tatort" many commissioner duo ended up with a currywurst visit in the final.

The currywurst lives from its variability and individuality in the preparation. High -quality ingredients such as truffles or gold leaf have long since gone. But the basic level remains simple and delicious: a good sausage, a tasty sauce and a great roll. Despite his gourmet status, Christian Bau remains loyal to the original German consumption and is looking for new snack tips in every city.

The opening times of his exquisite restaurant invite you to convince yourself of his culinary creations: Dinner is available from Thursday to Sunday, while lunch is also served on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant remains closed during the days of the week. The next successful currywurst can soon be a visit to the Christian Bau restaurant - a high on the beloved currywurst!