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Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Savor the bold flavors of Thai Turkey Meatballs in a creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to make and packed with global inspiration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground turkey (or chicken)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger (or ginger paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or fish sauce)
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp canola oil (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste (for sauce)
  • 1 can (400ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce, for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, panko, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked; for crispiness, broil for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  6. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat canola oil and sauté sliced onions and red bell pepper until softened.
  7. Add ginger and curry paste, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Pour in coconut milk, brown sugar, and fish sauce, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let soak for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep and reheats beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months. Adjust the amount of red curry paste based on your heat tolerance.
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