thai turkey meatballs

Thai turkey meatballs in coconut curry are the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious, healthy, flavorful, and satisfying.

Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry

turkey

green onions, diced

fresh garlic, minced

ginger, grated

red curry paste

fish sauce

breadcrumbs

egg,

salt

coconut oil (or avocado oil)

onion,

red bell pepper, sliced

(13.5 oz.) can coconut milk (about 1.5 cups)

lime,

basil leaves (or to taste)

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with green onion, garlic, ginger, curry paste, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, and salt. Mix well until it forms into a uniform consistency. Set aside for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to infuse inside the meat.

Take 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. Transfer the meatballs onto a parchment-lined half sheet baking pan and lightly coat with some cooking oil spray to keep them from sticking, if needed.

Bake until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer, about 18-20 minutes. Set aside.

Make the Thai turkey meatballs:

While the meatballs are baking in the oven, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until the oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry paste until well combined and cook for 1 minute. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, lime zest and lime juice. Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in fresh basil and baked meatballs, and toss well to coat evenly. If the meatballs are a bit cold before adding them in, you can reheat them in the sauce until warmed through.

Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or with naan bread or pita bread for major dipping.

Make the Thai coconut curry:

Sweet chili turkey meatballs are delicious, tender and juicy, loaded with classic Thai flavors, and quick and easy to make. Savory, sweet, and tangy.

Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs

garlic, minced

ginger, freshly grated

red curry paste (optional)

white vinegar rice

water

sugar

garlic, minced

tablespoon Sambal Oelek garlic chili paste or crushed red pepper (or to taste)

cornstarch or all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with green onions, garlic, ginger, curry paste (if using), fish sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, and salt. Mix well to form into a uniform consistency. Set aside for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight to allow all the flavors to infuse better.

Take 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. Transfer the meatballs onto a parchment-lined half sheet baking pan and lightly coat with some oil to keep them from sticking, if needed.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer. Set aside.

Make the meatballs

In a shallow saucepan, whisk together vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, chili paste, and cornstarch until sugar and cornstarch is fully dissolved.

Keep stirring and heat the mixture over medium heat until thickened to a desired consistency, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the baked meatballs and toss well to coat evenly. Serve immediately with extra sweet chili sauce on the side, or over white rice and veggies.

Prepare the sweet chili sauce

Tender, juicy turkey meatballs flavored with green curry, ginger and garlic served with peanut sauce for a delicious midweek meal.

Thai Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

garlic,

tsp fresh grated ginger, about an inch piece

tbsp. Thai green curry paste

tbsp fish sauce

lime

tsp sea salt or kosher salt

thai red chili pepper, finely diced (WEAR GLOVES)

canola oil

peanut butter

full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk (13.5 ounces)

tbsp. sambal oelek

tbsp. rice vinegar

Combine all the ingredients in a small sauce...

Combine all the ingredients in a small sauce pot over medium heat and whisk until mixture is smooth.  Set aside to cool slightly.

Combine all ingredients and mix gently until completely...

Combine all ingredients and mix gently until completely combined.  Shape into small balls, I use a small cookie scoop to make sure they are uniform.

Heat oil in a large skillet and add...

Heat oil in a large skillet and add meatballs. Brown in batches and continue cooking, covered, for an additional 20 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro and/or scallions. Serve with rice...

Garnish with cilantro and/or scallions.  Serve with rice and peanut sauce.

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