panang meatballs

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Avon International Cookbook.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For panang meatballs

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    curry powder, red
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    nam pla (fish sauce)
  • 2/3 c
    grated unsweetened coconut (for sauce, see below)
  • 1 1/3 c
    boiling water (for sauce, see below)

How To Make panang meatballs

  • 1
    Shape ground beef into 24 1-inch balls; coat lightly with flour.
  • 2
    In skillet cook meatballs in hot oil 10 to 15 minutes or till brown, shaking pan frequently to keep meatballs round. Drain meatballs, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
  • 3
    Add curry paste to reserved drippings; cook and stir over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, sugar, and fish sauce; mix well.
  • 4
    Add coconut milk (see below).
  • 5
    Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add meatballs to coconut milk mixture. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes till meatballs are heated through.
  • 6
    Serve with hot cooked rice.
  • 7
    COCONUT MILK: Stir together 2/3 cup unsweetened grated coconut and 1 1/3 cups boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Place mixture in blender container. Cover; blend 1 minute. Makes 1 1/3 cups.

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