thai turkey meatballs

Homemade Thai turkey meatballs are flavoured with ginger and fresh scallions, then broiled and paired with a quick coconut curry sauce. Top with lots of fresh herbs and serve over white rice for a simple weeknight dinner!

CALORIES 231

 PROTEIN 18

 CARBS 3

 FATS 16

 FIBRE 1

INGREDIENTS

900 grams turkey mince

1 bunch spring onions, chopped

5 cm chunk of fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoon coriander, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoon Thai green curry paste

1 tablespoon lemongrass paste

Juice of 1 lime

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon red chilli flakes

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoon olive oil

Coconut Chilli Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

150 grams green onions, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

1⁄2 tablespoon red chili flakes

1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder

2 tablespoon white wine vinegar

350 millilitres tinned coconut milk

1 teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and mix together using your hands until well combined.

Form the mixture into balls about 2 tablespoons in size, and roll between your hands to shape.

Line a baking sheet with parchment, arrange the meatballs to rest before frying.

In a large non stick pan bring half the olive oil to a medium high heat and carefully add the meatballs.

Cook for 6-7 minutes and then turn to brown on both sides, ensuring they don’t stick to the pan.

Remove and set aside on a plate.

Coconut Chili Sauce

In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Bring the pan to medium heat and add the onion.

Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.

Add the minced garlic, chilli flakes, and curry powder. Continue stirring until the garlic softens and the spices are fragrant. Carefully pour in the vinegar and sauté for a further 2 minutes.

Shake the coconut milk thoroughly and then pour into the pan, stirring to combine. Increase heat until the sauce is at a gentle boil.

Add the meatballs and simmer until meatballs are hot through.

Serve over rice or noodles as desired and garnish with fresh coriander.