Best Chinese curry sauce for an authentic takeaway at home

Before we get into the sauce, it’s worth noting that there’s no such thing as real Chinese curry. When it comes to traditional, regional Chinese cuisine, curry simply isn’t part of the equation.

As one could probably imagine, the stodgy night-out saviour consisting of chunky chips doused in a vague curry sauce which can be ordered from both the local chippy and your local 24-hour Chinese takeaway (or an establishment that is somehow both) is a British perversion born out of our desire to consume distinctly beige food. We’re not saying it’s not mouth-wateringly delicious, we’re merely stating the facts.