Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) ground meat (chicken, pork, or beef)
1–2 tablespoons spicy curry powder blend (containing ground cumin, ground ginger, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and black pepper)
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 chopped shallot
Additional kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter for the sauce
1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 chopped orange or red bell peppers
2 cups (480 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce for the sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
5 tablespoons salted butter for the garlic butter drizzle
3–4 garlic cloves
A pinch of chili flakes for the garlic butter
1/2 cup chopped Thai basil or cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for optional fresh squeeze
Instructions
1-Getting started with this recipe is straightforward, beginning with preheating your oven and mixing the ingredients. First, preheat your oven to 450ยฐF (232ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for crisp results. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 pounds of ground meat with 1-2 tablespoons of spicy curry powder blend, 3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, 1 chopped shallot, and additional salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently until just combined.
2-Shape the mixture into 15-20 tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until they turn crisp on the outside. While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce by melting 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet, then cooking 1/4 cup of Thai red curry paste with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger for 2-3 minutes.
3-Next, add 2 chopped orange or red bell peppers, 2 cups of canned full-fat coconut milk, 3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the skillet, letting it simmer. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until fully cooked. For the garlic butter drizzle, melt 5 tablespoons of salted butter in a separate pan with 3-4 garlic cloves and a pinch of chili flakes until the butter browns and garlic crisps, then drizzle over the meatballs served on rice, garnished with 1/2 cup chopped Thai basil or cilantro and lime wedges.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
๐ฅ Make your own curry powder blend for fresher, customizable spice levels.
๐ง Baking meatballs on parchment ensures a crispy exterior without sticking.
๐ฟ Omit the garlic butter drizzle for a lighter version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 507
