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    Home » Condiments and Sauces » How To Make Chinese Curry Sauce

    Published: Nov 17, 2021 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How To Make Chinese Curry Sauce

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    Do you love chips and curry and have you ever wondered how the famous Chinese curry sauce is made? This homemade recipe will teach you how to make the delicious, thick, and velvety sauce you can slather on your chips anytime you fancy.

    Who needs takeaway curry when you can make it at home in under 10 minutes all by yourself.

    a bowl of fries slatered with chinese curry sauce.

    Chinese curry sauce recipe

    This British curry is a hybrid of Indian curry and Chinese curry, thanks to the simple and pantry staple ingredients, curry powder, and Chinese 5 spice seasoning. That is it, the secret is out of the bag! Yes, these two ingredients are what give the sauce its distinctive taste. Boy, is it delicious, and sinfully good? YES, IT IS!!!

    Today you will learn how to make Chinese curry sauce from scratch and it is simple to make too. No, we aren't opening any jarred sauce to make this. Trust me, you will love it!

    Chinese chips and curry sauce are like 5 and 6 here in the UK and if you are a fan then this recipe is for you. That said, you can also use the sauce as a stir fry base, or serve with egg fried rice, noodles like this vegetable chow mein or salt and pepper chips.

    It is amazing how easy it is to make your own Chinese curry sauce at home, I hope you give this a try and tell me what you think. If you are not up for the task of making it from scratch, then buy jarred or canned versions but I promise that this tastes better than either of these.

    a hand picking up a fry from the bowl.

    Why you need to make Chinese curry sauce from scratch at home

    • It is easy and fast, it literally takes 10 minutes tops to make it, it is literally the best and flavor gravy without dripping you can ever make.
    • It is cheaper to make your own sauce at home, while curry sauce is cheap from your takeaway, most times, you do not know how it was made or the condition it was in when it was made, you"ll never know should the sauce be 3 days old or more.
    • Homemade Chinese curry sauce tastes way better than anything you would buy from your local takeaway, no doubt about it
    • It is healthier because you know everything that goes into the sauce is healthy and good for you. More importantly, You can control what goes into the sauce, no hidden ingredients or preservatives
    • It is vegetarian and vegan! It can be made gluten free if you substitute the all-purpose flour for a gluten free one.
    curry being drizzed over chips.

    Ingredients

    Low sodium chicken stock (I made this using vegetarian stock cubes with water)

    All-purpose flour

    Cornstarch

    Curry powder

    Chinese 5 spice seasoning

    Olive oil

    Dark soy sauce

    Salt

    ingredients for chinese curry sauce on the counter.

    How to make Chinese curry sauce

    Heat olive oil on medium heat and once it is hot and shimmering, stir in the flour with a whisk, continue to stir for another 30 seconds.

    slowly and gradually add chicken stock to the cooked flour and whisk to make a smooth sauce.

    Add curry powder, Chinese 5 spices, and whisk to combine then stir in the soy sauce. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until it no longer tastes floury.

    Make a slurry with the cornstarch and water and add it to the sauce to thicken it. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste. At this point, you can add salt or cayenne pepper if you desire.

    Cook the curry sauce on medium heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, take it off the heat and serve immediately with chips or as desired. Enjoy!

    the process shot of making curry sauce on the stove.

    Watch how to make it

    What to serve with curry sauce

    The question should be what can you not serve with Chinese curry sauce, you can honestly serve the sauce with and over anything. The first and the most popular are chips (all types and versions) and rice.

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    Creamy mashed potatoes

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    Tips

    • Keep your hair covered when making Chinese curry sauce to avoid it catching the smell. Yes, you will smell like your takeaway when you are done making the sauce, but you get used to it.
    • Avoid adding too much water to thin out your sauce because the sauce is meant to be thick but still runny. Remember, the sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, however, if you'd prefer it thinner then add water accordingly.
    a hand pouring sauce on chips from a soup spoon.

    How to store

    Chinese curry sauce can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days under the right temperature in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag.

    Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

    Leave to thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen.

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    a hand holding a fry covered in curry sauce.

    How To Make Chinese Curry Sauce

    Ajoke
    Do you love chips and curry and have you ever wondered how the famous Chinese curry sauce is made? This homemade recipe will teach you how to make the delicious, thick, and velvety sauce you can slather on your chips anytime you fancy.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 154 kcal

    Equipment

    • saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock I made this using vegetarian stock cubes and water
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch use with about 2 Tablespoons of water to make slurry
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice seasoning
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Dark soy sauce
    • Salt to taste optional

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil on medium heat and once it is hot and shimmering, stir in the flour with a whisk, continue to stir for another 30 seconds.
    • Slowly and gradually add chicken stock to the cooked flour and whisk to make a smooth sauce.
    • Add curry powder, Chinese 5 spice seasoning, and whisk to combine then stir in the soy sauce. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce no longer tastes floury.
    • Make a slurry with the cornstarch and water and add it to the sauce to thicken it. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. At this point, you can add salt or cayenne pepper for more heat if you desire.
    • Cook the curry sauce on medium heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, take it off the heat and serve immediately with chips or as desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    How to store
    Chinese curry sauce can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days under the right temperature in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag.
    Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
    Leave to thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat over the stove until warm for liking. You can also reheat from frozen in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 575mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    1. Don Kellly says

      February 25, 2023 at 4:09 pm

      It turned out just great. Please send me more sauce recipes.

      Reply
    2. kemitesound says

      February 12, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      thank you so much for this!!! Instead of buying from someone who looks at me with disdain and charges top dollar for something that cost a fraction of the price to make, I can do this myself and enjoy it.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 15, 2023 at 9:16 pm

        My pleasure, I am glad you found the recipe helpful.

        Reply
    3. Denise Rees says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      Only made this curry sauce as my regular jar of sauce was out of stock in my online shop. It tastes absolutely amazing, and had all the ingredients sitting in the cupboard! Will not be buying ready made again, thank you.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        November 09, 2022 at 9:32 am

        Hello Denise, thank you for your feedback, I am glad you love the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      July 19, 2022 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Yipeee! A recipe that actually tastes like you said it would. So so pleased, will definitely be using this again. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 31, 2022 at 9:56 pm

        I am happy you enjoyed your curry sauce, thank you for the feedback!

        Reply

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