Description
Coconut Curry Meatballs are a flavorful and comforting dish that elevates your dinner experience. Tender, juicy meatballs are enveloped in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices like ginger and garlic. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or bread, making it a versatile favorite. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red or green curry paste
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the curry paste and stir well to coat the aromatics; let it cook down for an additional minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently add the meatballs into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg