Thai Basil Meatballs with Peanut-Basil Sauce

Savor the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with these Thai Basil Meatballs featuring a mouthwatering Peanut-Basil Sauce. Perfect for both stir-fry and appetizer occasions

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Put coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped fresh basil, and ground pork in a large bowl

Combine the ingredients and mix them well

Then, use your hands to form the mixture into meatballs

In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat

Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through and browned on all sides

Make the sauce with peanuts and basil see below

Put the Thai basil meatballs on a platter and drizzle with the Peanut-Basil Sauce

Top with fresh basil leaves and chopped peanuts

For the sauce with peanuts and basil: 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 cup of peanut butter should all be mixed together in a small saucepan

Stir the ingredients together over low heat until they are well mixed and just a little warm

Spread the Peanut-Basil Sauce on top of the meatballs

You can eat these Thai Basil Meatballs with Peanut-Basil Sauce as an appetizer or as a tasty stir-fry