on Dec 03, 2018, Updated Aug 24, 2020 (This recipe was originally published in January, 2016 and has been revamped with new pictures, introduction and an improved recipe) There’s something about Thai food that makes me weak in the knees. The earthy flavors, the sharp spices and lemon-y flavors that add that perfect twang to any meal. And these sticky Thai meatballs are an absolute favorite. Featuring the juiciest meatballs with layers of thai flavors, these make for the perfect appetizer. But I also sometimes sneak it in as a main with noodles or a bowl of fragrant sticky rice.
Shape of the meatballs
Okay before I tell you all the reasons why I love these sticky Thai meatballs, I need to tell you DON’T stress about the shape of the meatballs. Mine aren’t perfect either and besides once the flavors soak in, it’s all you’ll see and savor. Trust me.
Reasons you’ll love these sticky Thai meatballs
They are juicy with hints of basil, ginger, garlic, spicy and sticky soy, honey and vinegar, all in one bite. It takes all of 30 minutes from prep to plate. Doesn’t require too many too many ingredients
Flavoring the meatballs
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to nail the flavors of this meatballs. The main flavor in these Thai meatballs comes from Thai green curry paste, which you can easily buy. Just get a brand that you already love or have in your fridge and go with it. I tried adding flavors to the meatballs from scratch but quickly realized that store bought paste is the way to go. Because the proportions are already perfect and it’s a concentrated flavor bomb!
How to mix meatball mixture just right
The trick to making sure everything is well combined when you mix your meatballs mixture, is to add all your condiments and seasoning first, mix it up and then add the ground meat. This way, you won’t have pockets of flavor. I’ve demonstrated this in the recipe below. These meatballs can be baked or pan fried. I prefer baking them as they can crumble or lose their shape while cooking on the pan. That’s because these are really soft and juicy and that’s what makes them so perfect really! I serve it just as is or with a bowl of sticky rice topped with scraped spoonfuls of sauce. I’m warning you that these are really hard to stay away from. But meatballs usually are. So go on, indulge that Thai craving with a magnificent bowl of sticky Thai meatballs, you’ll be a fan forever. I know I am!
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