Coconut Fennel Cocktail Meatballs
Elevate your next gathering with these Coconut Fennel Cocktail Meatballs, a bold and flavorful twist on a party favorite. These tender, bite-sized delights combine ground pork and beef with aromatic fennel seeds, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic for an irresistible base. Simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with turmeric, ginger, and a hint of lime, these meatballs strike the perfect balance between savory and subtly sweet. With just 20 minutes of prep and infused with the exotic warmth of coconut and spices, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve them with cocktail picks for easy snacking or spooned over rice for a hearty appetizer turned entrée. Perfect for anyone seeking unique party food ideas or globally inspired recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tsp Fennel seeds
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, fennel seeds, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place them on a tray or plate.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the meatballs and set aside. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage.
In the same skillet, pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in turmeric, grated ginger, honey, and lime juice. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are nestled in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if necessary.
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with cocktail picks or over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 642 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 659 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
