Braised Ginger Meatballs in Coconut Broth
Total Time
45 minutes
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 fresh red chiles, thinly sliced, plus extra for serving (see Note)
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- A few handfuls of baby spinach
- Roughly chopped fresh mint and cilantro leaves
- Additional lime wedges
- Steamed jasmine rice (I estimate about 1/4 cup cooked per serving)
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
I’ve made these before with a mixture of chicken and pork and it works just fine. If you can find it, one stalk of lemongrass, outer leaves removed and cut into 1-inch lengths, is a great addition here; add it with the ginger and garlic to the broth and remove it at the same time. I always add a bit of greens to this recipe. Baby spinach is the quickest. Since it’s May, thinly sliced asparagus or trimmed asparagus in 1-inch segments would be wonderful. Add chiles to taste; two are called for. I often just put a few slices in (because:
kids), and then marinate the rest in a little vinegar, setting them out to be spooned on top by those who want more heat.