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Thai Coconut Meatballs

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These Thai Coconut Meatballs are tender, juicy, and simmered in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. Packed with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic, they’re an irresistible fusion of comfort and spice perfect with jasmine rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice until combined.
  • 2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  • 3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until golden.
  • 4. In the same skillet, stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
  • 5. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime zest. Stir well.
  • 6. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
  • 7. Top with chopped cilantro and serve warm over jasmine rice.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meatballs or tofu.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra texture.
  • Adjust the level of curry paste to make it mild or spicy.

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Keywords: Thai coconut meatballs, coconut curry, ground chicken recipes

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