Meatballs With Satay Dipping Sauce
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: Approximately 30 meatballs
Description:
These meatballs with satay dipping sauce are absolutely scrumptious! They’re incredibly easy to make, and the sauce is just as simple. Whether you’re serving them up at a party, BBQ, or as an appetizer, they’re always a hit – versatile and delicious!
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
Meat, Spicy, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Minced beef | 500g |
| Onion | 1 |
| Garlic cloves | 2 |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ground nutmeg | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Fresh mint | 1 bunch |
| Parsley | 1/2 bunch |
| Flour | 2 tbsp |
| Unsalted dry roasted peanuts | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 tbsp |
| Light soy sauce | 3/4 cup |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Coconut cream | 1 cup |
| Fresh lemongrass | 1 stalk |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 187.7
- Fat Content: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 36.8mg
- Sodium Content: 181.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 9.8g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, egg, ground nutmeg, finely chopped fresh mint, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Shape the Meatballs:
- Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, ensuring they are evenly shaped for consistent cooking.
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Coat the Meatballs:
- Roll each meatball in a little flour, ensuring they’re lightly coated all around.
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Cook the Meatballs:
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, gently fry the meatballs in batches, ensuring they’re evenly spaced to allow for even browning.
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Brown the Meatballs:
- Roll the meatballs around in the frying pan occasionally to ensure they brown evenly on all sides. Cook until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
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Drain and Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
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Prepare the Satay Sauce:
- In a food processor, pulse the unsalted dry roasted peanuts until finely chopped. Transfer them to a saucepan.
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Combine Ingredients:
- To the saucepan with the peanuts, add the brown sugar, light soy sauce, water, coconut cream, and finely sliced fresh lemongrass.
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Heat the Sauce:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the sauce ingredients together. Heat the sauce through, being careful not to boil it.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once heated through, remove the satay sauce from the heat. Serve the delicious satay sauce alongside the freshly cooked meatballs.
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Bon Appétit!
- Your meatballs with satay dipping sauce are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them up as an appetizer, at a party, or as a tasty snack. Enjoy!
Chef’s Tips:
- For added flavor, consider adding a dash of chili sauce or chopped chili peppers to the satay sauce for an extra kick.
- These meatballs can also be served with rice or noodles as a main dish for a hearty meal.
- Store any leftover meatballs and satay sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
🎉 Voila! You’ve just whipped up a batch of irresistible meatballs with a delectable satay dipping sauce that’s sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings! Enjoy the burst of flavors and the satisfaction of creating a crowd-pleasing dish from scratch. Happy cooking! 🍽️🥢
