Thai Red Curry Pork Meatballs with Noodles
Prep time
25 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
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•500g pork mince
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•½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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•1 egg, lightly beaten
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•2 green onions (shallots), trimmed and thinly sliced
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•2 garlic cloves, crushed
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•1 ½ tablespoons store-bought red curry paste
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•½ cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped + extra leaves, to serve
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•1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
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•1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
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•200g dried pad Thai rice noodles
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•350g packet Asian or Thai-style Salad Kit (includes dressing)
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•Lime wedges, to serve
Method
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1.To make meatballs, combine pork mince, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, red curry paste and coriander in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Roll mince mixture into 20 small balls. Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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2.Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning often, for 5 minutes until evenly browned. Place meatballs onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle meatballs with sweet chilli sauce. Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
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3.Meanwhile, cook noodles following packet directions. Drain and set aside. Prepare salad following packet directions.
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4.Serve meatballs with noodles, Asian or Thai-style salad, extra coriander leaves and lime wedges.