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Jerk Meatballs In Coconut Curry Sauce

Jerk Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce for a Flavorful Escape

These Jerk Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce bring a taste of the Caribbean with savory warmth and bold spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Pork or ground chicken/turkey for a lighter option
  • 3 units Scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning
For the Curry Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk high-quality canned, e.g., AROY-D
  • 2 tbsp Curry Powder Jamaican-style recommended
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or coconut sugar/honey
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and jerk seasoning. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Brown Meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, pour in coconut milk, add curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Finish Cooking: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet and cook in the coconut curry sauce for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness.
  5. Serve: Ladle the meatballs and sauce over rice or cauliflower rice, garnish with scallions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the meatball mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Shake coconut milk well before use.

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