Turkey Meatballs with Coconut Curry Rice

Serves 4
Prep Time: 25 Minutes

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Instructions


Heat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a bowl, whisk your egg. Now add the tamari, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the sesame oil, 1/2 the sea salt, 1/2 the minced garlic, sesame seeds, paprika, and curry. Once that is mixed add the ground turkey and crushed nuts. Give it a good mix. I like to put on rubber gloves and use my hands to get this mixture well combined. You can also use a large spoon. If the mixture is not dry enough, add more crushed nuts. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more tamari or sesame oil.

In a crockpot, add in the remaining sesame oil, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, red curry paste, red pepper flakes, and the remaining chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and sea salt. Use a whisk to combine everything. Now place your meatballs in the sauce, turn the crockpot on low and cook for 4-5 hours.

Take a melon baller (or you can just use your eyes) and make even-sized meatballs. Set aside.

While your meatballs are cooking, prepare the rice by rinsing it thoroughly using a sieve and drain.

Open the can of coconut milk and stir it. The cream has probably separated from the water so give it a good mix. In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk, water, salt, and ground ginger to a gentle boil. Add the rice and lower it to a simmer.

Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Try not to lift the lid. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 Egg
1 tbsp Tamari
1 tsp Sesame Oil (divided)
4 Garlic (cloves, minced, divided)
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped, divided)
1 tsp Sea Salt (divided)
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (black or white)
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Curry Powder
1 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (can use chicken)
1 cup Bread Crumbs (or ground almonds)
1 cup Canned Coconut Milk (full fat)
2 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste
1/2 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated)
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2 stalks Green Onion (diced)
1 can Canned Coconut Milk (full fat)
2 cups Jasmine Rice (uncooked)
1 1/2 cups Water
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated)

Instructions


Heat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a bowl, whisk your egg. Now add the tamari, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the sesame oil, 1/2 the sea salt, 1/2 the minced garlic, sesame seeds, paprika, and curry. Once that is mixed add the ground turkey and crushed nuts. Give it a good mix. I like to put on rubber gloves and use my hands to get this mixture well combined. You can also use a large spoon. If the mixture is not dry enough, add more crushed nuts. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more tamari or sesame oil.

In a crockpot, add in the remaining sesame oil, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, red curry paste, red pepper flakes, and the remaining chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and sea salt. Use a whisk to combine everything. Now place your meatballs in the sauce, turn the crockpot on low and cook for 4-5 hours.

Take a melon baller (or you can just use your eyes) and make even-sized meatballs. Set aside.

While your meatballs are cooking, prepare the rice by rinsing it thoroughly using a sieve and drain.

Open the can of coconut milk and stir it. The cream has probably separated from the water so give it a good mix. In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk, water, salt, and ground ginger to a gentle boil. Add the rice and lower it to a simmer.

Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Try not to lift the lid. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.

For more healthy cooking inspiration, go to my recipes website

My Recipes website