Thai Lion's Head Meatballs Recipe

Name: Thai Lion's Head Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste; 1 tablespoon curry powder or to taste; 1 pound pork lean or beef, ground; ⅓ cup onions chopped; ⅓ cup leeks minced, white and pale green part only; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon ginger freshly and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons hot chili peppers freshly seeded and minced; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or any vegetable oil; 1 medium boston lettuce; ⅓ cup basil freshly chopped or thai basil; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder or to taste
1 pound pork lean or beef, ground
⅓ cup onions chopped
⅓ cup leeks minced, white and pale green part only
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ginger freshly and finely chopped
2 teaspoons hot chili peppers freshly seeded and minced
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
1 medium boston lettuce
⅓ cup basil freshly chopped or thai basil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated

1
Mix together coconut milk, soy sauce and curry powder until well blend in a large saucepan.
2
Set aside.
3
Add pork (or beef), scallions, leek, cornstarch, flour, sesame oil, ginger, chili pepper, salt and pepper to taste in a large mixing bowl.
4
Knead by hand until almost combined and the mixture becomes sticky.
5
(Or you can use a blender to knead)
6
Divide into 10 portions, about 1/4 cup each.
7
Shape each portion into a ball.
8
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the sides.
9
Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 9 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
11
Bring the coconut milk mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
12
Add the meatballs, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 to 9 minutes.
13
Line lettuce leaves in a serving bowl.
14
Place the meatballs on top.
15
Sprinkle basil and lemon zest over the meatballs.
16
Drizzle coconut milk sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
17
Serve hot with rice or noodles if needed.

429

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste, 1 tablespoon curry powder or to taste, 1 pound pork lean or beef, ground, and more.

Yes, Thai Lion's Head 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!

Thai Lion's Head Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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