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Tod Mun Pla Thai Fish Cakes

Bouncy, herb-fragrant Thai fish cakes pan-fried until golden, made with red curry paste and fresh kaffir lime leaves. Served with a tangy cucumber relish for an authentic street-food experience.

50 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

ThaiAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or catfish), roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 5 fresh kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest), very finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup green beans or long beans, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup Thai cucumber relish (ajad) or sliced cucumber with vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1 lb roughly chopped white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or catfish) in a food processor with 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 large egg, and 2 tsp granulated sugar. Pulse until a smooth, slightly sticky paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.

  2. 2

    Transfer the paste to a bowl and fold in 5 very finely sliced fresh kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest) and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green beans or long beans by hand until evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Wet your hands lightly and form the mixture into round patties about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 12 patties for the standard batch.

  4. 4

    Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying) in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels and serve hot with 1/2 cup Thai cucumber relish (ajad) or sliced cucumber with vinegar and garnished with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Tod Mun Pla Thai Fish Cakes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tod Mun Pla Thai Fish Cakes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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