Thai meatball coconut curry

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the ingredients for the meatballs. Season and, with wet hands, form into about 40 walnut-size balls. Put on a large plate and chill for 15 minutes or until needed.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep frying pan, add the meatballs, in 2 batches, and fry for 10 minutes until cooked through and browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil, add the peppers and fry for 2 minutes until softened, then add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the coconut milk, chillies, spring onions, lemongrass and lime juice. Gently simmer for a few minutes, then add the almonds and cook for a few minutes to warm through (add a little water if the curry sauce seems too thick).

Step 4

Add the meatballs to the curry sauce and heat through. Divide half the curry among 4 serving bowls, sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve with rice and lime wedges.

Step 5

Cool the remaining curry and spoon into a freezerproof container. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then transfer to a saucepan and heat until the sauce and meatballs are piping hot. Serve as in step 4.