Pork & Apple Meatballs in Thai Red Curry

By SA PORK

A fragrant Thai red curry with pork meatballs infused with the sweetness of Pink LadyⓇ

Apples.

Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Pork & Pink LadyⓇ Apples Thai Meatballs

• 500g pork mince
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Pink LadyⓇ Apples, grated
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons meat seasoning of choice

Thai Red Curry Sauce

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 250ml vegetable stock
• 2 x 400ml tins coconut milk

To Serve

• 400g flat rice noodles, cooked according to the packaging instructions
• 2 radishes, finely sliced
• 80g fresh sprouts
• 1 Pink LadyⓇ Apple, diced
• 4 red Thai chillies, charred
• small handful of fresh coriander, washed
• 2 limes, halved
• 2 tablespoons mixed white and black sesame seeds, toasted

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven or air fryer to 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pork mince, onion powder, ginger, grated apples, garlic, curry paste, salt, pepper, lime zest and juice, and meat seasoning. Mix until well combined, without overworking the meat.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, weighing about 60-65grams each. (Note: it’s easier to shape the meatballs if your hands are moistened with oil or water.)
4. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on an oven tray. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Add the olive oil and chopped onion to a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté until translucent. Add the grated ginger, garlic and curry paste, stirring until well combined.
6. Pour in the vegetable stock and coconut milk, whisking to combine. Keep on high heat for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
7. Just before serving, add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
8. Cook the rice noodles according to the packaging instructions. Portion into bowls and add meatballs and curry sauce to each.
9. Add radish slices, a pinch of sprouts, diced apples, and a charred chilli to each.
10. Add a few coriander leaves to each bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
11. Serve immediately.