Timorese Meatballs (肉丸 / Ngiuk Yen) - Meatballs You've Probably Never Knew Existed!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and evaporated milk is more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and vinegar is often cheaper.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and frozen veggies are economical.

Marinate beef with garlic, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the beef and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add carrots, potatoes, and green beans to the pot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and sugar, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

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