Here’s a simple, tasty recipe for Mayflower curry — a classic British‑style Chinese curry sauce that’s easy to make at home using Mayflower curry sauce mix as the base. (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
🍛 What Mayflower Curry Is
Mayflower curry sauce is a Chinese‑style curry sauce mix popular in the UK and Ireland. You start with the powdered mix, whisk it with water, and turn it into a savory, slightly sweet curry sauce that’s great with chicken, vegetables, rice, chips, or naan. (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
🥘 Easy Mayflower Curry (Chicken & Veg)
Servings: 3–4
Time: ~25–30 min
Ingredients
- 85 g Mayflower curry sauce mix (standard packet amount) (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
- 340 ml cold water (about 1⅓ cups) (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
- 500 g chicken breast or thigh, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 150 g mushrooms (optional)
- 100 g frozen peas (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Rice or naan bread, to serve
Instructions
1. Prepare the sauce base
In a bowl, whisk the Mayflower curry powder with the cold water until smooth. (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
2. Cook the protein
Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and nearly cooked through (about 5–7 min). Add onion and mushrooms and sauté briefly. (The Spirited Puddle Jumper)
3. Add the curry sauce
Pour in the mixed curry sauce. Whisk constantly as it comes to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 2–3 min until slightly thickened. (The Spirited Puddle Jumper)
4. Add peas and finish
Stir in the peas and simmer a further 2 min until heated through, then check seasoning. (The Spirited Puddle Jumper)
5. Serve
Plate with steamed rice or warm naan — absolutely delicious comfort curry!
🍲 Tips & Variations
- Vegan/veg option: Swap chicken for tofu or extra veg (bell peppers, carrots, green beans).
- Spice level: Add chili flakes or substitute with Mayflower Extra Hot curry mix for extra heat. (Mayflower – Sauce Mixes and Ready Meals)
- Chip shop style: Serve with hot chips and extra curry on top — classic takeaway vibe.
- You can customize by adding coconut milk for a creamier sauce if you like.
Would you like a version with coconut milk or slow‑cooker style? Just tell me! 🍛✨
