{"id":"recipe_44fe658bc4","slug":"thai-grilled-meatballs-look-chin-ping","title":"Thai Grilled Meatballs (Look Chin Ping)","description":"A classic Southeast Asian street food snack featuring bouncy meatballs grilled until charred and glazed with a signature spicy, sweet, and tangy tamarind sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g meatballs (pork or beef)","name":"Meatballs","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"pre-cooked/bouncy style","notes":"Pork, beef, or chicken variety","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"120ml tamarind paste","name":"Tamarind Paste","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"concentrate","notes":"Seedless","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped or crushed","notes":"Brown sugar can be used as a substitute","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tablespoon dried chili flakes","name":"Chili Flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dried","notes":"Adjust to desired spice level","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 coriander roots","name":"Coriander root","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cleaned and smashed","notes":"Substitute with cilantro stems if unavailable","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"60ml water","name":"Water","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and coriander roots together until a fine paste is formed.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and coriander roots together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the garlic-coriander paste, tamarind paste, palm sugar, salt, chili flakes, and water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Combine the garlic-coriander paste, tamarind paste, palm sugar, salt","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Thread 3-4 meatballs onto each bamboo skewer. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.","group":"Grilling","title":"Thread 3-4 meatballs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Grilling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the meatballs for 5-8 minutes, turning frequently, until they are heated through and have developed a nice charred exterior.","group":"Grilling","title":"Preheat your grill","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Grilling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Brush the meatballs generously with the tamarind sauce during the last minute of grilling, or serve the sauce on the side as a dip.","group":"Serving","title":"Brush the meatballs generously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use a mix of pork and beef meatballs. The sauce is the star—it should be a perfect balance of sweet from the palm sugar, sour from the tamarind, and spicy from the dried chilies.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill","bamboo skewers","mortar and pestle","saucepan"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","wheat"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"skewer","note":"Approximately 3-4 meatballs per skewer"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tamarind sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover meatballs and sauce separately in airtight containers.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat meatballs on a grill or in an air fryer to maintain texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_44fe658bc4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=df249a90-89f7-47e1-a771-4acae85086bf","imageAlt":"Thai Grilled Meatballs (Look Chin Ping) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["street food","skewers","tamarind","spicy sauce","thai snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Thai Grilled Meatballs (Look Chin Ping)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:57:42.453Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:57:42.453Z","related":[{"id":"banh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89","slug":"banh-trang-tron-vietnamese-mixed-rice-paper","title":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)","description":"A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=294e130b-c295-4b32-89de-a9db875c890f","imageAlt":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper) — recipe cover","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","chewy","vietnamese snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Sweet, warm, and satisfyingly crispy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian","Malaysian","Thai"]},"course":["dessert","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","vegan","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e18f0eec-af4b-48a3-9c4e-701cdc3951b0","imageAlt":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas) — recipe cover","tags":["banana","fried fruit","crispy","sweet snack","street food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_6f5d74cf0e","slug":"roselle-juice-nam-krachiap","title":"Roselle Juice (Nam Krachiap)","description":"A refreshing, vibrant red Southeast Asian herbal drink made from dried hibiscus calyces, offering a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_6f5d74cf0e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=138b24d1-cf83-4c19-84fc-c341bec6f90d","imageAlt":"Roselle Juice (Nam Krachiap) — recipe cover","tags":["hibiscus","refreshing","thai drink","herbal tea","cold drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5}]}