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Thai Fish Cakes

Thai Fish Cakes are a delicious and flavorful treat made with fresh fish and vibrant curry paste, perfect for sharing as a snack, appetizer, or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (skinless and pin boned, cut into chunks) Approximately 500g.
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp cilantro/coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce Can substitute with soy sauce.
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup rice flour (or cornstarch/corn flour) (About 40g)
  • 6 pieces green beans (finely sliced, optional)
  • 4-6 tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, sunflower) For frying.

Serving Accompaniments

  • to taste sweet chilli sauce For dipping.
  • to taste cilantro/coriander leaves For garnish.
  • to taste lime wedges For serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place fish, red curry paste, cilantro/coriander, fish sauce, lime juice, and egg in a food processor. Whizz until the fish is minced and it looks like a paste.
  • Transfer the fish mixture to a bowl. Stir in the rice flour and green beans until the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Measure 1/4 cup of the mixture (an ice cream scoop works well) and form it into patties about 1cm thick.

Cooking

  • Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to cover the base (about 4 tbsp).
  • Place the patties in the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes until they are deep golden brown. Flip them and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Serving

  • Serve the fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce, garnished with cilantro/coriander leaves and lime wedges. Pair them with Thai Fried Rice or jasmine rice for a complete meal!

Notes

Ensure the fish is fresh for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the amount of red curry paste depending on your spice preference. To make it easier to form the patties, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Fish Cakes, Seafood, Thai Cuisine
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