Best 11 Thai Meatballs Recipes

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Welcome to the world of Thai meatballs, also known as "luk chin pla". Thai meatballs are unique in their blend of flavors. They are bursting with herbs, spices, and a touch of heat. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even in soups. Whether you are a seasoned cook or new to Thai cuisine, this article will guide you through the process of creating delicious and authentic Thai meatballs.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THAI GREEN CURRY MEATBALLS



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Make a statement for dinner with the bold flavors of these Thai-inspired pork meatballs. I love Thai ingredients and decided to combine them together with pork to make these juicy meatballs that taste like they've been simmering for hours. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with minced scallions. Increase the red pepper flakes for an extra kick!

Provided by France C

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground pork
½ cup rolled oats
1 small carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemongrass paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons green curry paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Place pork in a medium bowl.
  • Place oats in a mini food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely ground, 5 to 10 seconds. Sprinkle on top of pork. Rinse out processor.
  • Combine carrot, water, fish sauce, garlic, lemongrass paste, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes in the food processor. Blend until no large chunks remain, 10 to 15 seconds. Pour mixture over pork.
  • Add egg to the bowl and mix ingredients until thoroughly combined. Roll meat mixture into 24 balls, roughly 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs lightly on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer partially cooked meatballs to a bowl.
  • Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce together in the same skillet; bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer until no longer pink inside, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and stir in lime juice. Remove from heat. Sprinkle meatballs with cilantro right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 564.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

THAI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 pound ground pork
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, ground or chopped finely
2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 lime, juiced
2 Thai chiles, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Olive oil
Carrot shavings, for garnish
Chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Peanut Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine the pork, shrimp, lemongrass, sesame seeds, lime juice, chiles, ginger, garlic, basil, cilantro, mint, soy sauce, fish sauce, breadcrumbs and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated. Drizzle the olive oil into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish, making sure to evenly coat the entire surface.
  • Roll the mixture into round, golf ball size meatballs, making sure to pack the meat firmly.
  • Place the balls into the oiled baking dish such that all the meatballs are lined up evenly in rows and are touching each of their 4 neighbors in a grid.
  • Roast until firm and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Allow the meatballs to cool about 5 minutes before removing from the baking dish.
  • Garnish with shaved carrots and chopped roasted peanuts. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.

GAME-DAY THAI CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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These Thai chicken meatballs make a great game-day snack. We also like to serve them as a main dish over stir-fried veggies. -Merry Graham, Newhall, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound lean ground chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a small bowl, combine chili sauce, lime juice, ketchup and soy sauce; reserve 1/2 cup for serving. In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, green onion, cilantro, salt, garlic powder and remaining 4 tablespoons chili sauce mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 balls., In batches, arrange meatballs in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes longer. Serve with reserved sauce; sprinkle with additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

THAI MEATBALLS WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE



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Don't just consider this for a main meal, but also for an appetizer. A Jamie Purviance recipe for Weber Grill. They're just as good baked or pan fried. Just don't overcook.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Meat

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons asian garlic sauce (Sriracha)
1 lb ground chuck (80% lean)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon cilantro or 1 tablespoon sweet basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped Thai red chili peppers or 1 tablespoon jalapeno
1 teaspoon asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 bunch Thai basil
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chuck with the rest of the filling ingredients.
  • Shape a tablespoon of the filling into a small log. Wrap 1 basil leaf around the beef and thread onto a skewer. Repeat until all of the filling is gone.
  • Clean and oil the cooking grate. Grill the rolls until the filling is fully cooked and slightly firm, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce. An alternate method would be to bake or pan fry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 552.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 13.5

THAI CURRY MEATBALLS



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A little bit of Thai flavor spices up the party. Serve these chicken meatballs with the accompanying dipping sauce of coconut milk and curry. -Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, ON

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 small)
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon yellow curry paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
DIPPING SAUCE:
4 teaspoons red curry paste
1 cup coconut milk
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves and paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat curry paste over medium-high heat. Add coconut milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with meatballs; sprinkle with additional cilantro and paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

THAI TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Thai Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Meatballs

Time 50m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
500 g ground turkey
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with foil then lightly spray with oil.
  • Whisk egg, garlic, onions, zest and sauces in big bowl.
  • Add meat, sprinkle with cornstarch and add coriander.
  • Mix with hands, mixture will be wet.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Place on prepared sheets.
  • Bake 20 minutes till firm to the touch.

THAI MEATBALLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KJ1036

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g beef mince
flour (for coating)
peanut oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • Roll mince into small balls and coat lightly in flour.
  • According to preference, deep or shallow fry meatballs until cooked through.
  • Drain on absorbent paper and put aside.
  • Drain most of the oil from pan in which meatballs were cooked.
  • Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add all other ingredients, except for meatballs and coriander, and bring to the boil.
  • Add meatballs, lower heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  • Sprinkle with coriander to serve.

THAI BEEF MEATBALLS



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These can be served as Hors D'oeuvres, just skewer each meatball with picks from cleaned stalks of lemon grass. Serve on a platter with Homemade Thai Chili, or Purchased chili, or sweet and sour sauce, in a small bowl for dipping. Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in the microwave.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons sweetened desiccated coconut
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons gingerroot, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  • Using a 1 tablespoon measure, shape into 1-inch balls. Place in a single layer on lightly oiled foil-lined baking trays.
  • Cook in 400F oven for 15-20 minutes or until completely cooked and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted in the center of several meatballs reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 212.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.8

THAI MEATBALLS OVER SPICY STIR FRY & RICE



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This is very versatile dish! I never make it the same way twice. The meatballs can be made spicy and not the vegetables. Or made with turkey or pork rather than chicken if you wish. In the stir fry, use any combination of vegetables that you crave. Give the garnish your own special touch! I encourage you to be creative...

Provided by Mira L

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 26

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
2 lb ground chicken
1/2 c water chestnuts minced
3 scallions, minced
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1/4 c strained, crushed pineapple
4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
2 tsp (dark) roasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
VEGETABLE INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp hot chile oil
1 Tbsp garlic, coarsely chopped
1 c broccoli florets, sliced
1/4 c shallots
3 Tbsp water
1/2 c carrots, julienned
1 bell pepper (any color), julienned
1/2 sweet onion, julienned
1/2 c sugar snap peas
SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES, (COMBINE)
4 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp red chile paste

Steps:

  • 1. MEATBALLS: 1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, water chestnuts, ginger, pineapple, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. 2. Use your hands to stir the ground meat mixture until its well-mixed. Now shape the meat mixture into tiny meatballs (1 to 1 1/2 in. diameter). 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides, about 1 min. Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer raw in the center, about 2 minutes longer. 4. Serve the meatballs over vegetables and rice.
  • 2. VEGETABLE DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat vegetable oil and chile oil together in a wok or skillet over medium heat, add garlic and stir until golden brown. 2. Add broccoli, shallots and water. Saute until tender, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in all other ingredients except serrano pepper. 4. Add soy sauce mixture and toss until all vegetables are brightly colored (just cooked but still crispy). 5. Quickly stir in serrano pepper and remove from heat.
  • 3. GARNISH IDEAS: Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, sweet basil, pineapple, spicy peppers, or any combination of these if desired.

FRIED PORK MEATBALLS (THAI)



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This is a recipe that was posted in response to a request. I've had it among my recipe files for a while now, but have yet to try it.

Provided by ribbit

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon of well pounded garlic
2 teaspoons of well pounded coriander roots
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 red chilies
2 tablespoons water
2 cups ground pork
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup cooking oil

Steps:

  • Mix the pork with salt, fish sauce, pepper, garlic, coriander root and water together.
  • Form mixture into meatballs (about golf-ball size).
  • Place the oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, fry the meatballs until golden.
  • Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
  • Serve with fresh fruits and vegetables such as apple, tomato, pineapple, and spring onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 516.5, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.8

THAI MEATBALLS



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Categories     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, ground or chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 Thai chiles, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• Olive oil
• Carrot shavings, for garnish
• Chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
• Peanut Dipping Sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the pork, shrimp, lemongrass, sesame seeds, lime juice, chiles, ginger, garlic, basil, cilantro, mint, soy sauce, fish sauce, breadcrumbs and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated. Drizzle the olive oil into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish, making sure to evenly coat the entire surface. Roll the mixture into round, golf ball size meatballs, making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls into the oiled baking dish such that all the meatballs are lined up evenly in rows and are touching each of their 4 neighbors in a grid. Roast until firm and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Allow the meatballs to cool about 5 minutes before removing from the baking dish. Garnish with shaved carrots and chopped roasted peanuts. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of meat: Ground pork or chicken are the most common choices for Thai meatballs, but you can also use beef, turkey, or a combination of meats.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and cilantro are essential ingredients in Thai meatballs. Be sure to use fresh herbs and spices for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing the meat will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a light hand when shaping the meatballs: Don't pack the meat too tightly into the meatballs, or they will be dense and dry.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Cook the meatballs until they are cooked through and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce: Sweet chili sauce, plum sauce, or a peanut sauce are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Thai meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to cook, give Thai meatballs a try!

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