Description
Easy Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs are a vibrant fusion of flavors that bring the taste of Thailand right to your kitchen. These tender meatballs, made with ground chicken or turkey, simmer in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime and aromatic red curry paste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this dish is both simple and satisfying. In just under 40 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken or turkey with minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove meatballs and add coconut milk and red curry paste to the skillet; stir and simmer for about five minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and let everything simmer together for an additional ten minutes.
- Serve garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg