Curried Guinea Meatballs with Escarole and Basmati

Name: Curried Guinea Meatballs with Escarole and Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp curry salt; 12 oz ground guinea hen; 2 cup water, divided; 1 Kosher salt, to taste; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 Olive oil, as needed; 3/4 cup onion, thinly sliced; 1 small head escarole, torn into bite sized pieces; 2 cup coconut milk; 3 tbsp sweet curry spice; 1 each red pear, diced; 1 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

2 tsp curry salt
12 oz ground guinea hen
2 cup water, divided
1 Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup basmati rice
1 Olive oil, as needed
3/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
1 small head escarole, torn into bite sized pieces
2 cup coconut milk
3 tbsp sweet curry spice
1 each red pear, diced
1 tbsp butter

1
Add curry salt to the ground guinea hen meat and mix thoroughly.
2
Divide into 12 equal portions, and press each portion into a flattened meatball.
3
Place 1 3/4 cups of water into a small saucepan.
4
Bring to a boil, add kosher salt, and stir in rice.
5
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is fully absorbed.
6
Cover, and let stand for about ten minutes.
7
While rice is cooking, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
8
Add enough oil to lightly coat the pan.
9
Add the meatballs, and brown well on each side.
10
Transfer meatballs to a plate or rimmed container.
11
Add onions, and cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
12
Add escarole and 1/4 cup of water.
13
Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
14
Stir in coconut milk and sweet curry spice, add in meatballs and any juices.
15
Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
16
Adjust seasoning as desired.
17
Fluff butter into rice with a fork.
18
Divide rice in two bowls, ladle curried guinea meatballs over rice and top with diced red pear.
19
Enjoy!

505

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp curry salt, 12 oz ground guinea hen, 2 cup water, divided, 1 Kosher salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Curried Guinea Meatballs with Escarole and Basmati Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Guinea Meatballs with Escarole and Basmati Rice

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