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Jerk Meatballs In Coconut Curry Sauce

Jerk Meatballs In Coconut Curry Sauce: A Tropical Flavor Escape

Jerk Meatballs In Coconut Curry Sauce offers a vibrant explosion of Caribbean tastes in a quick, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Can substitute with ground chicken or turkey.
  • 2 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning Make sure it’s well-blended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; always use fresh for best results.
  • 2 Scallions Chopped; can substitute with regular onions.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated for best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Use high-quality, shake well before use.
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Jamaican-style preferred for authenticity.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with jerk seasoning, minced garlic, chopped scallions, and freshly grated ginger. Mix well and form into approximately 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and brown the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
  3. Remove meatballs, pour in coconut milk, add curry powder and a pinch of salt, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve the meatballs over rice or vegetables, garnished with additional scallions or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored to save prep time. Adjust the spiciness to your preference by modifying the amount of jerk seasoning.

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