How to Make Thai Meatballs in a Tomato Coconut Curry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavor-packed, aromatic and exotic dish to elevate your weeknight dinner, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Thai meatballs in a tomato coconut curry sauce. This dish brings together the vibrant and bold flavors of Thai cuisine in a deliciously hearty and comforting way.

These meatballs are flavored with traditional Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, ginger, and cilantro, which infuse them with a fresh and zesty taste. The addition of coconut mil...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • ¾ teaspoon lemon grass puree
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • ¾ cup canned coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 36 meatballs

  • Combine pork, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass paste, cilantro, and peanut oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Shape pork mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. (Mixture should yield approximately 34 to 36 meatballs.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, giving the pan a shake occasionally. Turn meatballs until brown on all sides and cooked through, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Remove meatballs to a bowl.
  • In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in curry paste. Cover and simmer over low heat until sauce begins to reduce, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Process sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and adjust taste by adding additional salt if needed. Return meatballs to sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • Garnish with cilantro if desired.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 716mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 664mg