Thai Meatball Poppers With Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce

• 1 pound of ground beef. I used grass fed, organic, 85% lean. You can swap it for ground turkey or ground chicken (see notes)
• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
• All or part of one tiny Thai bird's eye pepper or jalapeno pepper, minced
• 4 scallions, diced very finely
• 2-3 limes, zest half of one and use the zest in the meatballs. Slice the limes into wedges for serving.
• Handful of Thai basil and fresh mint. Regular basil will work too.
• 3 tablespoons of coconut milk from one full fat can. I like Thai kitchen brand. Try to take some of the coconut cream from the top of the can. You can also use light coconut milk.
• Tiny drizzle of honey or pinch of sugar (optional)
• Sea salt to taste
• Neutral tasting oil or coconut oil for cooking
• For Serving: Thai basil, lime wedges, cucumber salad or Persian salad, rice, peanut dipping sauce

1. For the Peanut Sauce You'll Need:rn1/2 cup creamy peanut butter. I use an all natural brand without salt.rn1 limern1 cup of coconut milk, lite or regular. I use full fat Thai Kitchen brand.rnSea salt to tasternrnPrepare the peanut dipping sauce by putting the peanut butter in a large bowl and vigorously stirring it with the coconut milk. The large bowl ensures there won't be any spattering. At first, it will look lumpy and watery. Eventually, the 2 ingredients combine into a smooth sauce. Add a few squeezes of lime juice from one lime. Stir in a good pinch or two of salt if you're using a no salt peanut butter. Set aside.
2. Preheat the broiler on high. Line a large baking pan with tinfoil. Spray the tin foil with cooking spray or coat with a drizzle of neutral tasting oil.rnrnIn another large bowl, add all the meatball ingredients up to and including the salt. Combine the ingredients without overmixing. Wet or oil your hands and form the meatballs into round balls the size of large marbles or walnuts. Place on the prepared baking tray and broil them for about 8-10 minutes. The inside should be cooked through but still very juicy. Serve with the peanut satay sauce, fresh lime wedges and other suggestions. Enjoy!

ground beef, ginger, pepper, scallions, handful of thai basil, coconut milk, drizzle of honey, salt, oil, basil

Taken from food52.com/recipes/24523-thai-meatball-poppers-with-creamy-peanut-dipping-sauce (may not work)