Keto Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs

These Keto Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs are full of rich flavor and are a perfect option for a weeknight low-carb dinner. This recipe only includes ingredients that are paleo-compliant, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. The best part? These meatballs can be made and ready to serve in just 30 minutes!

These Thai curry meatballs are delicious, filling, easy to make, and they’ll send your tastebuds for a whirl with their tangy, juicy, flavors! Keto Thai food has never tasted better!

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Be sure to read through this post for answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe before moving on to the recipe card and making this meatball recipe. You will also find step-by-step photos within the blog post (above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make these.

This recipe is very easy to put together and consists of two main parts:

1. Meatballs
2. Sauce

Both the meatballs and the sauce contain delicious and nutrient-dense ingredients that are flavorful and low in carbs.

In just 30 minutes, you can prepare and have both aspects of this recipe ready to serve.

Ingredients included in this recipe

To ensure ultimate flavor in each bite of the meatballs in this Thai coconut curry recipe, we’ll be using:

• Ground turkey,
• Egg,
• Coconut flour,
• Garlic cloves,
• Fresh parsley or fresh basil
• Green onions,
• Coconut aminos,
• Curry powder,
• Salt,
• Pepper, and
• Red pepper flakes

For the sauce, you will need:

• Coconut oil or olive oil,
• Onion,
• Garlic clove,
• Freshly grated ginger,
• Red curry paste,
• Full-fat coconut milk,
• Coconut aminos,
• Toasted sesame oil,
• Fish sauce,
• Chicken broth,
• Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener (optionally)

Recipe FAQs

Before making these meatballs, be sure to read through these answers to commonly asked questions:

Are there any substitution options for the ingredients in this recipe?

A few of the ingredients in this recipe can be easily substituted for different items that may be preferable to you. Feel free to swap out any of the following ingredients.

• Ground Turkey: Ground beef or ground chicken can be substituted in for ground turkey at a 1:1 ratio. Note that this substitution will change the final nutrition information of the recipe.
• Egg: To make this an egg-free recipe, omit the egg and, instead, make a flax egg. To make a flax egg, simply combine 1 tbsp ground flax seeds with 2 tbsp + 2 tsp water. Stir together and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Note that I have not tested this substitution, but this replacement typically works and I wanted to offer it as an option. Additionally, note that this substitution will change the final nutrition information of the recipe.
• Coconut Aminos: Liquid aminos or gluten-free soy sauce can be substituted in at a 1:1 ratio; note, though, that both of these products contain soy, which will render the recipe no longer being paleo- or primal-friendly.
• Fish Sauce: Additional coconut aminos can be substituted in for fish sauce. Alternatively, liquid aminos or gluten-free soy sauce can be used, but note, as mentioned above, both of those contain soy.
• Chicken Broth: Beef broth or vegetable broth will work perfectly in place of chicken broth in this recipe.
• Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Swerve, or erythritol can be substituted in for Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener at a 1:1 ratio.

How many net carbs per serving?

There are 4.9 grams of net carbs per serving and one serving is 3 meatballs. This recipe yields 18 meatballs for a total of 6 servings.

For additional information on the nutrition per serving, including fat, protein, and fiber content, see the nutrition label below the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Materials needed to make keto Thai coconut curry meatballs

To make this Thai dish, you will need the following items:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowl
• Saucepan
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Is Thai red curry keto-friendly?

If you’ve been wondering to yourself “is Thai keto-friendly,” the answer isn’t completely straightforward as each Thai dish is different! This recipe absolutely is though! Each serving of this meal contains just 4.9 grams of net carbs.

Can I omit the eggs in this recipe?

I personally would not recommend skipping the egg, simply because the egg provides moisture and avoids dry meatballs; however, this recipe will absolutely work if you want to make it egg-free. To make this egg-free, make a flax egg by combining 1 tbsp ground flax seeds with 2 tbsp + 2 tsp water. Stir together and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Note that I have not tested this substitution, but this replacement typically works and I wanted to offer it as an option. Additionally, note that this substitution will change the final nutrition information of the recipe.

How to store leftovers in the refrigerator?

Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Eat within 3-4 days.

How to freeze leftovers?

If you’d like, you can freeze these meatballs to enjoy at a later date. Store the meatballs in an airtight container and place it in the freezer and eat within 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the meatballs in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Be sure to then eat the cooked meatballs within 3-4 days of thawing and reheating.

How to make this recipe vegetarian?

First, you can always use a quick and easy pre-made meat swap. There are a variety of meat substitute brands that make ready-to-eat meatballs (after heating). You can typically find these in your local grocery store. Note, though, that the ingredients in these meatballs may not comply with your personal diet choices, so just keep that in mind.

You could likely use extra-firm tofu, but note that I have not tested this substitution; I just wanted to offer it as a possible option.

How to make Thai coconut curry meatballs keto

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

To a mixing bowl, add all meatball ingredients.

Using an electric mixer, mix together all meatball ingredients until fully incorporated.

Roll meatball mixture into 18 equal-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake meatballs until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large pan over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Sauté onion until soft, about 2 minutes, before adding garlic and ginger and cooking for an additional 30 seconds.

To pan, add remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce until thickened, about 10-12 minutes.

Once finished baking, transfer cooked meatballs from baking sheet to prepared sauce. Coat meatballs in sauce before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and fresh cilantro.

Serve meatballs on their own or atop cooked riced cauliflower or sautéed zucchini noodles.

Diets that comply with paleo coconut curry meatballs

This recipe for Thai coconut curry is fantastic for serving to guests because it complies with a variety of popular diet lifestyles:

• Keto and Low-Carb: Coconut curry meatballs contain 4.9 grams of net carbs per serving, making them an easy keto option.
• Paleo, Primal, and Whole30: This Thai food recipe is paleo-approved and primal-friendly. To make this recipe Whole30-compliant, simply omit the monk fruit sweetener.
• Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: Gluten or grain products are not included in this keto Thai red curry recipe.
• Egg-Free: To make this recipe egg-free, review the Notes section in the recipe card below (you will need to make a flax egg).
• Nut-Free: This recipe does not include nuts or tree nuts.
• Dairy-Free: These paleo meatballs are dairy-free.
• Refined Sugar-Free: Granulated sugar is not used in this recipe, nor are any artificial sweeteners.

Try these other easy keto dinner options

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