Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Herby Pork Meatballs

Name: Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Herby Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Herby Meatballs; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon basil leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 teaspoon sriracha; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; juice from a wedge of lime; Pumpkin Curry; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne; 1/2 can pumpkin puree; 1 can light coconut milk; 1 cup chicken stock; florets from a small head of broccoli; handful of cilantro, chopped for garnish; handful of cashews, toasted for garnish; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Herby Meatballs
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
juice from a wedge of lime
Pumpkin Curry
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 can pumpkin puree
1 can light coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
florets from a small head of broccoli
handful of cilantro, chopped for garnish
handful of cashews, toasted for garnish
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl until well-combined. Form into ping pong ball-sized spheres. Should yield about eight. Fry in a few tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably in a cast-iron skillet, until browned, but not cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat a generous glug of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and ginger, and cook until very soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the tomato and all the spices. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about two minutes.
4
Add pumpkin puree and let some water evaporate to condense the flavor, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the coconut milk, stock, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let cook until broccoli is tender and flavors are melded, about 30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
6
Plop in meatballs and continue to cook until pork is cooked through, another 10 minutes. Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro and cashews.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Herby Meatballs, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon basil leaves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Herby Pork Meatballs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!