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Thai Meatballs Recipe

Thai meatballs garnished with cilantro, served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Juicy Thai pork meatballs in a sweet-spicy glaze with red curry paste, ready in 30 minutes for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Tongs for flipping the meatballs

Ingredients

  • 18 oz ground pork
  • ½ ginger finely minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • cilantro optional, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, mix ground pork with ginger, garlic, red curry paste, fish sauce, and cornstarch, then add chopped cilantro. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Shape into bite-sized balls.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and garnish with more freshly chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts
Thai Meatballs Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
829
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
69
g
106
%
Saturated Fat
 
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
33
g
Cholesterol
 
184
mg
61
%
Sodium
 
853
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
808
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
 
2719
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.