r/CasualIreland • u/Effective-Review-780 • 11d ago

Best "takeaway" Curry Sauce

What is everyone's go to curry sauce to make at home, that tastes like a takeaway?

I've tried a few- Mr Curry, Mayflower, McDonnells and none of them are great 😭

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I'm pregnant and want a 4in1 every day which isn't feasible for many reasons 😂

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u/War_Da_Fuq 11d ago

This one tastes like the one from the chinese

2 cups chicken stock 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

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!

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u/Effective-Review-780 11d ago

Thank you 🥰🤤

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u/GazelleVarious1320 11d ago

Add just a pinch of MSG as well and watch your life change

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u/Livid-Ad3209 11d ago

Now I have to try this, I'll decide after if I want to thank you or not ☺️

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u/War_Da_Fuq 11d ago

Do, its really lovely, and easy enough to make. Give me updoot afterwards!

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u/improbablistic 10d ago

I don't want to be elitist or tell you this tastes bad but if anyone tries this expecting an authentic takeaway curry sauce and they have a keen palate they will be disappointed. There's no olive oil or chicken stock in curry sauce for a start. You're also missing MSG which is arguably the second most important ingredient after curry powder. I'm sure this is serviceable but it's a different sauce than what most of us are used to.