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5-Minute Creamy Curry Sauce
Whip up a rich, creamy curry sauce in minutes to transform any stir-fry. Perfect for chicken, fish, tofu, or vegetables, this versatile sauce brings instant flavor to your weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 3 pcs garlic cloves
- 0.7 oz fresh root ginger
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 0.5 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1.5 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 0.5 tsp flaked sea salt
- 6¾ tbsp double cream
- 1 pinch black pepper
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Instructions
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Start by finely grating the garlic cloves and fresh root ginger. You want a smooth, paste-like consistency for the best flavor infusion.
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Heat the sunflower or vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
1 min - 3
Stir in the curry powder and dried chilli flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds to toast the spices and release their aroma.
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Add the tomato purée, caster sugar, and flaked sea salt. Stir everything together and cook for 1 minute, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
1 min - 5
Pour in the double cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble for 2-3 minutes until it thickens to a coating consistency. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3 min
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