The World in Junk Food

Germany – Currywurst

Affectionately known as Germany’s favorite fast food, currywurst is named after the curry used to help flavor the dish. This popular street food is made with steamed and fried sausage, ketchup or tomato paste, curry powder, and other spices.

If you want to try Germany’s best fast food, you may just be in luck: the craze for currywurst has reached the U.S. Here is to the best of the wurst!

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