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Creamy Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs

Tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy Thai-inspired coconut curry sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.
  2. Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  3. Brown meatballs in a skillet and set aside.
  4. Cook curry paste in coconut oil until fragrant.
  5. Add coconut milk, broth, sugar, and lime juice.
  6. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
  7. Return meatballs to pan and simmer until cooked through.
  8. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust curry paste for desired spice level.