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Thai Coconut Pork Meatballs

We just recently tried this from Hello Fresh and was extremely surprised about how good it was. The overall dish was light and slightly sweet due to the coconut milk, which is so different than what I always imagine meatballs to be, heavy and rich. So this was a nice surprise. And the whole meal goes wonderfully together. Will definitely do this one again.
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 2
Calories 880
Best Season Spring
Description

Recipe and images are from Hello Fresh.

Ingredients
  • 1 Thumb of Ginger
  • 1 Lime
  • 5.07 oz Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 oz Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
  • 2 Scallions
  • 1/2 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 10 oz Ground Pork
  • 6 oz Green Beans
  • 2 tsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • Salt
  • Utensils
  • Strainer
  • Zester
  • Small pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Pan
Instructions
  1. Adjust rack to top position (middle and top positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear. Peel and mince or grate ginger. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Zest and quarter lime.

  2. Thoroughly shake coconut milk in container before opening. • In a small pot, combine ¼ cup coconut milk (you’ll use the rest later), ½ cup water, 1 TBSP butter, ½ tsp sugar, and a big pinch of salt. (For 4 servings, use ½ cup coconut milk, 1 cup water, 2 TBSP butter, and 1 tsp sugar.) • Bring to a boil, then stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat for at least 10 minutes or until ready to serve.

  3. While rice cooks, in a large bowl, combine pork*, panko, ginger, scallion whites, salt (we used ¾ tsp), and pepper. (For 4 servings, use 1½ tsp salt.) • Form into 10-12 (20-24 for 4) 1½-inch meatballs.

  4. Place meatballs on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet. Toss green beans on empty side with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, divide between 2 sheets; roast meatballs on middle rack and green beans on top rack.) • Roast on top rack until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are browned and tender, 14-16 minutes.

  5. When meatballs and green beans have 5 minutes left, combine chili sauce with remaining coconut milk in a large pan; heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, 2-3 minutes. • Turn off heat. Stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.

  6. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and season with salt and pepper. • Add meatballs to pan with coconut chili sauce; toss to coat. • Divide rice between bowls; top with meatballs and green beans. Spoon any remaining sauce over meatballs. Sprinkle with peanuts and scallion greens. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 880kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g79%
Saturated Fat 22g111%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 920mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 72g24%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 15g
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Hello Fresh, Thai, Pork
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