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Red coconut curry meatballs served with cauliflower rice, garnished with cilantro and lime, capturing the essence of Thai cuisine.
Alyssa

Red Coconut Curry Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Add some flare to dinner this week with these Red Coconut Curry Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 548
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 cups purple cabbage, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 squeeze fresh lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3.5 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Oven (for baking)
  • 1 Frying Pan (for making the curry sauce)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and spray a casserole dish or cake pan with coconut oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cabbage salad by placing all ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate.
  3. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. Scoop the mixture and mold into balls with moist hands. Place in the oiled casserole dish.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes.
  6. While baking, prepare the curry sauce by heating olive oil in a frying pan, add onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add remaining curry sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
  7. After 10 minutes, pour the curry sauce over the meatballs and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes.
  8. Cook all cauliflower rice ingredients in a frying pan for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Serve meatballs with cabbage salad and cauliflower rice, topped with fresh Thai basil and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Great for meal prep throughout the week.