The Invention of Curried Sausage by Uwe Timm

The book is a fictional account of the creation of the popular German fast food, curried sausage. The story unfolds through the narration of a young journalist who visits an elderly woman, believed to be the inventor of the dish during World War II. It explores the woman's tumultuous love affair with a young sailor during the chaotic final days of the war, her struggle for survival, and the circumstances that led to the creation of the spicy sausage. The novel is a blend of romance, war-time survival, and culinary innovation.

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Published
1993
Nationality
German
Length
Short
Pages
200-250
Original Language
German
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(4.0)
Alternate Titles
- Die Entdeckung Der Currywurst

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