meatballs in spicy peanut curry sauce

The Villages, FL
Updated on Jan 2, 2013

Prepared by club member at December, 2012, meeting. This has a kick but the thick canned coconut milk tames the fire in the curry.

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef, medium lean (80 or 85%)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; more if needed
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste; more to taste
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk (refrigerate the can, don't shake it, and use the thick cream from the top)
  • 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla); moe to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or basil for garnish

How To Make meatballs in spicy peanut curry sauce

  • Step 1
    Put the flour on a plate. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on the beef and mix well. Shape the beef into small, firm balls about 1" in diameter; you'll get 32 to 40. Roll the meatballs in the flour, dusting off the excess.
  • Step 2
    Line a plate with paper towels. In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil on high until it's hot. Fry the garlic until browned, about 1 minute; remove the garlic and set aside. Add the meatballs (in batches, necessary) and sear them on high heat, stirring and tilting the pan, until they're browned evently and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to the paper-towel lined plate to drain.
  • Step 3
    If not oil remains in the pan, add another 2 teaspooons and fry the red paste so it realeases its aromas, about 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Add the reserve garlic and the cream of the coconut milk and then stir in the peanut butter. Cook and stir to get a smooth, uniform consistency, about 1 minute. Taste and add fish sauce, sugar or more curry paste to taste; the sauce shouldn't be too sweet.
  • Step 4
    Return the meatballs to the pan with the sauce and simmer over low heat until they're hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the mint or basil sprinkled on top.

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