Description
Experience a burst of flavor with these tender basil ginger meatballs simmered in a creamy coconut red curry sauce. The aromatic blend of spices, fresh herbs, and vibrant vegetables creates a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Basil Ginger Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
For the Coconut Red Curry Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced into half moons
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 (4-ounce) can red curry paste (Maesri recommended)
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for squeezing
- 1 cup trimmed green beans
- Chopped scallions and/or fresh chopped cilantro, for garnishing (optional)
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Make Meatball Mixture:
- Combine ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, shallot, ginger paste, garlic paste, basil, allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Shape Meatballs:
- Use a scoop to form golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Roll until smooth.
- Brown Meatballs:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Brown meatballs on all sides, in batches.
- Set aside.
- Build the Red Curry Sauce:
- Sauté bell peppers and onion until tender.
- Add garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and curry paste. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, and lime juice. Simmer.
- Bring it All Together & Simmer:
- Add meatballs and green beans to the sauce.
- Simmer until sauce thickens, meatballs are cooked, and green beans are tender.
- Serve:
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with scallions/cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- Read the blog post for additional tips and tricks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
