What is tom yum sauce made of?

Tom Yum sauce or paste is made from fragrant Thai herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallot, garlic, dried chilis, tamarind paste, and shrimp paste. The paste is either pounded together.

What are Thai meatballs made of?

There are many recipes for Thai meatballs, depending on what flavor profile you want to create. I used homemade Tom Yum paste for this original recipe to season ground meat and fresh aromatics, panko,fish sauce, and lime juice.

What is the difference between Tom Kha and Tom Yum?

The difference between Tom Kha and Tom Yum is the use of coconut milk to make Tom Kha more creamy and less spicy. However, variations of Tom Yum soups use coconut and evaporated milk to add richness and creaminess to Thai soups.

What is tom yum similar to?

Tom Yum has similar ingredients to Thai red curry pastes like Prik Khing and Gaeng Kua (basic red curry paste). The spices and herbs used are very similar except for Tom Yum paste being more sour and tangy than all the other Thai pastes.

What I can substitute Tom Yum paste with?

If necessary, use Thai red curry paste and add 1 tablespoon of tamarind concentrate (tamarind juice, sauce, or pulp). Lime or lemon juice works great and is the sour agent to create the tangy Tom Yum flavor.

Can I freeze Thai Tom Yum meatballs for later use?

Yes, you can! You can make these Tom Yum meatballs in large quantities and freeze them raw for cooking later. They are perfect as make-ahead dishes for dinner parties, backyard BBQs, game-day appetizers, and meal prepping! Store them in a freezer bag or an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Thai Tom Yum Meatballs

Name: Thai Tom Yum Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat. Use chicken, pork or turkey meat.; 2 tablespoon oil. Or as needed; 2 1/2 tablespoon tom yum paste; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup shallot, chopped small; 1/4 cup cilantro stems, chopped small; 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely minced; 1 teaspoon galangal, finely minced; 1 tablespoon kaffir lime leaves, finely minced; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup panko; 2 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons tamarind or lime juice

Description

These Thai Tom Yum meatballs with ground chicken have all the Thai flavors rolled up into one herbaceous bite. The famous flavors come through with Tom Yum paste and fresh aromatics in this delicious appetizer. Healthy, flavorful, and extra addictive!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground meat. Use chicken, pork or turkey meat.
2 tablespoon oil. Or as needed
2 1/2 tablespoon tom yum paste
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup shallot, chopped small
1/4 cup cilantro stems, chopped small
1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely minced
1 teaspoon galangal, finely minced
1 tablespoon kaffir lime leaves, finely minced
1 large egg
3/4 cup panko
2 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind or lime juice

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Instructions

Chop ingredients well into small pieces—especially the aromatics.
Add all the ingredients to the ground meat in a large bowl.
Mix well, using a spatula or your hands. Kitchen gloves are handy here.
Rolls the Tom Yum meatballs into golf ball-sized pieces.
Over medium heat, add oil, then fry the meatballs. Cook until done, 5-6 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary.
Garnish with chopped green onions (spring onions), red chilis, or cilantro or julienned kaffir lime leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

Have a plate lined with paper towels ready to place the cooked meatballs and absorb extra oil for less fat.
Ice cream or Cookie scoop works well to use for even-sized meatballs
Kitchen gloves are handy when rolling the meatballs. They don’t stick together
Rub a small amount of oil on your hands if you don’t have Kitchen gloves.
If the meat sticks to your fingers, Rinse your hands with water before rolling more.
Use medium to low heat if the meatballs start to brown too quickly.
The smaller pieces will take less time, especially in the air fryer or oven. See notes below on Variations on how to cook these chicken meatballs.

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Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Thai