Description
Juicy turkey meatballs infused with Thai herbs and spices, simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce for a bold, aromatic, and comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro or basil, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a milder option)
- 1 tsp red curry paste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- For the Coconut Curry Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro (or basil), fish sauce, red curry paste, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in lime juice before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil.
Notes
- Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or rice noodles.
- Adjust curry paste for more or less heat.
- Make ahead: bake meatballs in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days, then reheat in sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake & Simmer
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thai turkey meatballs, coconut curry meatballs, ground turkey curry, weeknight curry recipe