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A bowl of creamy red curry meatballs served over jasmine rice with cilantro garnish

Creamy Red Curry Meatballs

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Tender meatballs simmered in a rich, aromatic coconut red curry sauce. A perfect 30-minute meal for curry lovers.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or pork
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fresh cilantro for garnish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, half of the minced garlic, and half of the grated ginger. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Roll the mixture into approximately 16-20 small meatballs.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic, ginger, and the red curry paste. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Slowly pour in the coconut milk, whisking to combine with the paste. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar.
Step 6: Return the meatballs to the skillet. Lower the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and meatballs are cooked through.
Step 7: Stir in the lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over rice.

Notes

Use a high-quality red curry paste like Mae Ploy or Maesri for the most authentic flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg