Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Melanie ~ www.melandboyskitchen.com

Description

Enjoy this exotic and flavorful twist on classic meatballs that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand!


Ingredients

Scale

For Meatballs:

  • 2 lbs ground turkey, extra lean
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded & liquid squeezed out
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil, finely chopped (1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tsp ginger, grated (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk, light (canned)
  • 1/8 tsp hot pepper chili flakes
  • Cooking spray

For the Sauce:

  • 1 + 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/8 tsp hot pepper chili flakes, or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine Meatball ingredients and mix with your hands thoroughly. Make 28 meatballs by spooning heaping 1 tbsp of mixture and rolling between your hands. Lay on a cutting board or plate. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Sauce ingredients and set aside.
  3. Preheat large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs and cook until brown or for 2-3 minutes, turning a few times. No need to cook the meatballs through.
  4. Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve warm with rice or rice noodles. Add garnish like fresh cilantro and green onions.