Description
Coconut Curry Meatballs are an irresistible blend of tender ground meat and a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests. With aromatic spices and a touch of fresh cilantro, this dish transforms any meal into a memorable experience. Serve them over rice or noodles, and enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste (red or yellow)
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Add coconut milk and curry paste to the skillet; stir until bubbling.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer on low for 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg