Ginger Turkey Meatballs with Coconut Broth and Noodles
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This flavorful turkey meatball and noodle dish offers three options for plating. Option One serves the gingery meatballs, vegetables, and noodles "plain" (without broth)—perfect for picky kids. Option Two transforms the dish into a savory noodle soup with a rich and aromatic coconut broth. And for Option Three, simply whisk in Thai red curry paste and finish the dish with a ton of fresh toppings. Feel free to customize to everyone's taste by mixing and matching the options for everyone at your dinner table.
To make this meal gluten-free, opt for low-sodium tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Editor’s note: This recipe has been updated as a part of our archive repair project.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
For the meatballs and noodles:
For the broth:
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" glass or metal baking dish with parchment.
Step 2
Beat egg in a large bowl with a fork. Add turkey, panko, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and 1/2 tsp. salt and stir well to combine. Using your hands, roll mixture into 1" balls, packing firmly (you should have about 30). Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
Roast meatballs, turning once halfway through, until firm and cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 165°F, 15–20 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook snap peas and bell pepper in a medium pot of boiling well-salted water 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander with a spider, slotted spoon, or tongs, reserving water in pot. Transfer to a medium bowl. Return water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil.
Option 1: For turkey meatballs, plain noodles, and vegetables:
Step 5
To make plain noodles with no broth, divide noodles among bowls and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell pepper, or separate into different sections on a plate.
Option 2: For a mild coconut broth noodle bowl:
Step 6
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30–60 seconds. Add coconut milk, broth, lime juice, soy sauce, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 7
Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle broth over and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell pepper.
Option 3: For a spicy red curry noodle bowl (optional):
Step 8
Whisk curry paste into coconut broth mixture (or keep half of broth “plain” to make 2 mild bowls, and whisk 2 Tbsp. curry paste into remaining half to make 2 spicy bowls).
Step 9
Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle broth over and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell peppers. Garnish with lime wedges, basil, scallions, chiles, peanuts, if using.
Do Ahead
Step 10
Meatballs and broth can be made 3 days ahead. Store separately and chill.
Recipe notes
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