Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant sauce full of Thai herbs and spices. This sauce is delicious spooned over rice or serve with steamed vegetables for a healthier meal.

Turkey Meatballs in Thai Coconut Sauce
 
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Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant sauce full of Thai herbs and spices. This sauce is delicious spooned over rice or serve with steamed vegetables for a healthier meal.
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 2 dozen
Ingredients
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 scallions / spring onions
  • 3 double kaffir lime leaves, sliced into thin ribbons
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger
  • sm fistful fresh cilantro / coriander
  • sm fistful fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass
  • 1 small green chili (seeded if you want it less spicy)
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • juice 3 limes
  • ⅓ cup coconut millk
  • ⅓ cup lime infused olive oil
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (or ⅔ cup olive oil with 1 tsp grated lime zest)
  • ½ tsp salt (or Nam Pla /fish sauce)
  • 1 tbsp grated palm sugar (optional)
  • 2½ lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Roughly chop garlic, ginger,chili, scallions and fresh herbs and add to the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Add all ingredients except turkey, egg yolk and coconut oil.
  3. Blend until well combined and all herbs are finely cut.
  4. Mix turkey, egg yolk and 2 tbsp of coconut sauce, add 1 tsp salt if desired.
  5. Roll turkey mixture into golf ball sized rounds.
  6. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over a high heat.
  7. Using a spoon, gently add the meatballs into the hot oil and allow to sear for a couple of minutes.
  8. Carefully turn the meatballs over, use the spoon to help them keep their shape.
  9. Pour the coconut sauce over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for approx 20 minutes.
  10. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables, or with a salad.

turkey meatballs thai coconut sauce

turkey meatballs thai coconut sauce