Ginger-Scallion Meatballs With Green Curry Sauce

Juicy pork meatballs infused with ginger and scallions, served in a creamy Thai green curry sauce with wilted spinach. This fusion dish combines Asian flavors with a coconut curry base, perfect served over rice or noodles.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 6 whole scallions
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • ¼ cup Thai green curry paste
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 4 servings noodles or rice
  • 2 Tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1 whole lime

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. oil. Vigorously mix pork, scallions, egg, ginger, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until mixture is shaggy and lightens slightly in color, about 1 minute.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Working one at a time, scoop out heaping 1-tablespoonful portions and roll into balls; arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake meatballs until cooked through and browned on top, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, heat coconut cream and curry paste in a large skillet over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in spinach and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Add lime juice and blend to combine.

    7 min

  4. 4.

    Divide noodles or rice among plates and arrange meatballs on top. Pour sauce over and top with coconut. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

    3 min

  5. 5.

    DO AHEAD: Meatballs can be formed 1 day ahead. Arrange on baking sheet; cover and chill.