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Spicy Coconut Curry Meatballs: A Saucy, Flavor-Packed Crowd Pleaser

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Juicy meatballs simmered in a spicy, creamy coconut curry sauce. A fusion of Southeast Asian and comfort food, perfect over rice or with naan.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef, pork, turkey, or chicken

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Curry Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 2–3 tbsp red curry paste

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce

  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Fresh cilantro or basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.

  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook 2–3 minutes.

  • Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to simmer.

  • Return meatballs to skillet. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes.

  • Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

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