Description
Delicious Thai Coconut Meatballs, a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, shredded coconut, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
- These can also be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Thai Coconut Meatballs, pork meatballs, coconut recipe, appetizer, main dish, Thai food