Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Experience the explosion of flavors in these Thai-inspired meatballs! Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, bursting with aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 517.2 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce

  1. In a bowl, gently combine the ground meat with 1/4 cup flour. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per batch). For shallow frying, ensure all sides are browned. For deep frying, ensure meatballs are cooked through but avoid over-browning.
  3. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  4. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet.
  5. Add the Thai red curry paste to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  6. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring until the peanut butter is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Reduce heat to low, add the cooked meatballs, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir in lime juice and chopped chili (if using).
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

117g

Carbs

2g

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