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Thai Beef Koftas with Coconut Sauce

Name: Thai Beef Koftas with Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut milk ((well shaken)) (Source: 1/2 cup coconut milk ((well shaken))); 1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoons Thai red curry paste (Source: 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste; Source: 1 teaspoons Thai red curry paste); 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon lime juice (Source: 2 teaspoons lime juice; Source: 1 tablespoon lime juice); 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon fish sauce (Source: 2 teaspoons fish sauce; Source: 1 tablespoon fish sauce); 3 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon brown sugar (Source: 3 teaspoons brown sugar; Source: 1 tablespoon brown sugar); 1 teaspoon soy sauce (Source: 1 teaspoon soy sauce); 1 teaspoon sesame oil (Source: 1 teaspoon sesame oil); 2 cloves garlic ((minced)) (Source: 2 cloves garlic ((minced))); 1 tablespoon ginger ((minced)) (Source: 1 tablespoon ginger ((minced))); 1/4 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt); 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (Source: 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce); 1 lb lean ground beef ((450 g)) (Source: 1 lb lean ground beef ((450 g)))

Thai Beef Koftas with Coconut Sauce is made with fish sauce, lean ground beef, and coconut milk.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerThaiBeefAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Beef
Cuisine: Thai · Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the grill

Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.

2. Follow the shaping step

Use the portions and shaping instructions in the method.

3. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

coconut milk (well shaken)

In the method: Shake together all coconut sauce ingredients.

Thai red curry paste

In the method: You may need to shake for a few min to get the curry paste completely dissolved.

lime juice

In the method: Soak 15 or so wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before preparing the recipe.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve with coconut sauce.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the grill. Start with this step: Soak 15 or so wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before preparing the recipe.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Grill over medium heat, turning every 2 or so minutes for 8-10 minutes, until they are cooked through completely.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Storage After cooking, koftas may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the grill or in a covered frying pan. Other types of ground meat This recipe should work with any type of ground meat. Ground turkey- avoid a lean ground turkey. Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F Ground pork- cook to an internal temperature of 165°F Ground lamb- cook to an internal temperature of 160°F Ground chicken- avoid as is lean and may dry out on the grill Tips do not exceed 2 tablespoons per kofta, as they will be too heavy for a wooden skewer the koftas are delicate when raw, but after searing, they firm up nicely

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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