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thai green curry meatballs
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Thai Green Curry Meatballs

Tender and flavorful baked chicken and pork meatballs get a Thai-inspired twist with fresh garlic, ginger, Thai basil, and cilantro simmered in a flavorful green curry broth.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 small shallots roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 Thai birds-eye chilies
  • 1/2 " piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 lb. ground chicken dark meat
  • 1 lb. ground pork 90/10
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Curry Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup Thai green curry paste
  • 3-4 makrut leaves also known as Kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 - 15 oz. cans full fat coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 oz palm sugar or dark brown sugar

Toppings

  • Thai basil leaves
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Crushed Peanuts
  • Thinly sliced shallots
  • Chili oil
  • Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 F. In a food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro, Thai basil, and fish sauce. Pulse until a finely chopped mixture forms. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl with the chicken, pork, egg, bread crumbs, and salt. Mix well.
  • Using a cookie scoop, portion the meatballs out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll into smooth balls. Bake for 12 minutes and then broil on high for 5, until golden brown.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. In a large skillet or braiser, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the curry paste and lime leaves and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes until very fragrant. Add the coconut milk and season with the fish sauce and palm sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over steamed rice with Thai basil leaves, cilantro, peanuts, shallots, and chili oil for additional spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 38gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g