Ingredients
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