Description
Warm and comforting Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs crafted with ground meat, fresh herbs, and a rich coconut sauce, perfect for creating shared moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, or pork)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1–2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Thai basil, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Chili paste or fresh chili, to taste
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop out portions of the mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll into meatballs.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil until shimmering. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, in batches if necessary.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, and remaining red curry paste. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the meatballs back into the sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Let simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and Thai basil just before serving, and squeeze additional lime juice on top.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground meat with tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or seafood version. Adjust spice level to your preference by adding more chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Thai, Coconut Curry, Meatballs, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner