Indonesian Meatballs
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4.7
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Indonesian Meatballs
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These spicy chicken Indonesian meatballs come complete in a creamy coconut curry sauce that really is quite easy to prepare and are out of bounds delicious!
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Ingredients
For Meatballs
- 1½ pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs I used Panko
- 1 red chili pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 5 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste optional
- 2 tablespoon peanut oil for frying meatballs
For Sauce
- 2 stalks lemongrass *
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 2 tablespoon red curry paste
- 14 ounce unsweetened coconut milk (1 can 403 ml)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 5 fresh Kaffir lime leaves
- 2 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
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Instructions
- In a large bowl add all the meatball ingredients, except the peanut oil, and mix well using your clean hands. Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch meatballs. You should get around 40 meatballs.
- In a skillet heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and fry until golden all around, should take about 7 minutes. If your skillet isn't large enough you may need to do this in a couple batches. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
- Trim the top and base of the lemongrass stalks and peel off any dry or tough outer layers. Using a meat mallet, pound the lemongrass stalks until well bruised to release the flavor.
- In the same skillet that was used to fry the meatballs add the chicken broth, red curry paste, unsweetened coconut milk, curry powder, salt, pepper, Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet, toss them around to cover them in the sauce, then cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, uncovered over medium-low heat.
- Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves from the sauce.
- If you're adding the shredded coconut, add it now and stir. I added this for a bit of sweetness to the sauce, but this is totally optional. You could also add a tsp or so of brown sugar.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- The white sauce you see in the photos is some plain yogurt thinned with a bit of milk to make it easier to drizzle.
- If you want to use a gluten free substitute for the panko breadcrumbs, substitute with 1/3 cup potato starch, also called potato flour.
- Kaffir lime leaves can be found in the produce section of your grocery store near the lemongrass. If you can't find any, just use regular lime juice.
- * Lemongrass is a stiff grass native to India and is usually used as a herb in Asian Cuisine. Lemongrass is citrusy with a lemony flavor and it tastes like a mix of lemon and lemon mint. Lemongrass is also very fragrant.
- Use as much red curry paste as you wish, some curry pastes may be spicier than others, so use your favorite brand and taste as you go along to adjust the spiciness level to what you prefer.
- These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days.
- This recipe also freezes quite well so just be sure to separate the balls from the sauce in airtight containers and store. Each should last around 3 months frozen. Just allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove top when ready to eat!
- Nutritional information assumes about 5 meatballs and sauce per serving.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
729mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
893IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 893IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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54 reviews
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