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Ginger Turkey Meatballs with Coconut Broth and Noodles

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One of our favorite coconut milk recipes is this one for Thai meatballs.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini

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.

Cooks' Note

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.

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