Curry Ketchup

Name: Curry Ketchup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: Dutch/Belgian
Ingredients: Tomato ketchup — 200 g (3/4 cup); Curry powder — 10 g (2 tsp); Onion powder — 3 g (1 tsp); Paprika — 3 g (1 tsp); Apple cider vinegar — 10 ml (2 tsp); Sugar — 5 g (1 tsp); Salt — 1 g (1/4 tsp)

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5 min

Prep

6 min

Cook

Ingredients

Tomato ketchup — 200 g (3/4 cup)
Curry powder — 10 g (2 tsp)
Onion powder — 3 g (1 tsp)
Paprika — 3 g (1 tsp)
Apple cider vinegar — 10 ml (2 tsp)
Sugar — 5 g (1 tsp)
Salt — 1 g (1/4 tsp)

Method

Combine ketchup, curry powder, onion powder and paprika in a small saucepan.
Warm gently over low heat, whisking to dissolve the spices evenly, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and sugar; simmer 2 minutes more.
Season with salt to taste.
Cool before bottling; flavour deepens after a few hours.

Introduction: A sweet-savoury blend of ketchup and curry powder popularised across the Netherlands and Belgium's fry culture, distinct from Germany's separately evolved currywurst sauce.

Cultural Background: A sweet-savoury blend of ketchup and curry powder popularised across the Netherlands and Belgium's fry culture (as distinct from Germany's similar but separately evolved currywurst sauce), curry ketchup is a widely available fry-stand condiment across the Low Countries.

Tips: Gently warming the spices into the ketchup blooms their flavour better than mixing cold. Adjust curry powder strength to taste — some brands are much more potent than others.

Variations: Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicier version. Use smoked paprika for a deeper, smokier profile.

Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed bottle up to 1 month.

Reheating: Not applicable; served cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition: Approx. 20 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat, 5 g carbohydrate per 15 ml serving.

FAQs: What is curry ketchup traditionally served with? French fries (frites/patat) and fried snacks at Belgian and Dutch fry stands. Is this the same as German currywurst sauce? Related but distinct — German currywurst sauce is typically spicier and often served warm directly on sliced sausage.