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Firecracker Meatballs Coconut Rice

Juicy Firecracker Meatballs over Creamy Coconut Rice Delight

A delicious recipe of Firecracker Meatballs served over creamy coconut rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lean ground turkey for lighter option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil if necessary
  • 2 tablespoon Sriracha/Buffalo Sauce adjust for spice level
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Aminos/Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati rice for a different flavor
  • 1 can Coconut Milk or chicken broth for lighter option
  • 1 cup Green Beans or snap peas/broccoli as alternatives
For the Firecracker Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayo or vegan mayo for plant-based
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar or apple cider vinegar for different flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  4. Soak panko breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes; mix with ground beef, scallion whites, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Roll meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet; toss green beans with olive oil and salt.
  6. Bake meatballs for 14-16 minutes until golden and internal temperature is 74°C (165°F).
  7. In a bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, sriracha, coconut aminos, honey, and vinegar to make the sauce.
  8. Serve the rice topped with meatballs, green beans, and drizzle with sauce; garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallion greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure the meat mixture isn’t overworked for juicy meatballs. Adjust sauce ingredients to your preferred spice level and sweetness.

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