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Thai Turkey Meatballs

The final dish
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 red or orange bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 can (14 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 jalapeńo, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted, unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • zest and juice from 1 lime
BeginnerDinnerSautéingQuick and Easy
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Add the turkey, panko, egg, 1 tablespoon of curry paste, ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Roll the meat into 15 to 20 meatballs. 2. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and the meatballs. Let the butter melt, then cook for 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times, until crisp.3. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons curry paste, and the bell peppers, shallots, and green onions. Cook until they're fragrant and the peppers have softened, 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and tamari. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs are cooked throughout. Remove from the heat and stir in a handful of cilantro.4. In a small bowl, combine the avocado, jalapeño, coconut, basil, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt. 5. Serve the meatballs and sauce over bowls of rice topped with herby/spicy avocado.

Step 2

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