Fish and Chip Shop Curry Sauce
Bring the iconic flavors of the British seaside to your kitchen with this Fish and Chip Shop Curry Sauce. This rich, mildly spiced sauce is a nostalgic blend of onion, garlic, and aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, and ground ginger, perfectly balanced with tangy malt vinegar and just a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Whisked into a smooth roux and simmered to perfection, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with crispy chips and golden battered fish or works as a vibrant dip for snacks. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a simple and delicious way to elevate your classic takeaway-style meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 grams butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons mild curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 500 milliliters chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons malt vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
Stir in the minced garlic, mild curry powder, turmeric powder, and ground ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and release their aroma.
Sprinkle in the plain flour and stir to coat the onions and spices, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, and malt vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then bring the sauce to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove from the heat.
For a smooth and silky sauce, blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a stand blender. Alternatively, leave it as is for a slightly textured finish.
Serve warm with crispy chips and battered fish, or use as a dipping accompaniment for your favorite snacks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 3497 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
