Fish Cakes
These authentic Thai fish cakes offer a vibrant blend of aromatic spices and tender white fish, fried until golden and crisp. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are the perfect appetiser, showcasing a delightful balance of fresh coriander, fragrant kaffir lime, and spicy red curry paste that captures the true essence of Thai street food in every delicious, bite-sized piece.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 10 minutes
Notes:
You can substitute white fish with other firm-fleshed white fish fillets according to availability.
Green beans add a classic crunch, but be sure to slice them very finely for uniform incorporation into the cakes.
Ensure your hands are wet when shaping the fish cakes to prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms.
Fried coriander leaves make an excellent, crispy garnish to serve alongside the finished fish cakes.
Prepare Fish
Cut the white fish fillets into chunks and add them to a food processor bowl.
Combine Aromatics
Add the red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, egg, fish sauce, cornflour, and fresh coriander to the fish in the food processor.
Blitz Mixture
Blitz the ingredients in the food processor for a few seconds until the mixture is combined but still retains some texture.
Prepare Vegetables
Snap the tops and tails off the green beans and slice them very finely.
Incorporate Vegetables
Add the sliced green beans to the fish mixture and stir them in thoroughly using a spatula.
Shape Cakes
Scoop a portion of the mixture with a tablespoon and, with wet hands, shape it into a flat disc.
Fry Cakes
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish cakes over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Serve
Drain the cooked cakes on paper towels and serve hot, garnished with crispy fried coriander leaves and fresh lime wedges with a side of sweet chilli sauce.
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Ingredients
| White Fish Fillets | 500 g |
| Red Curry Paste | 2 tbsp |
| Kaffir Lime Leaves | 3 |
| Egg | 1 |
| Fish Sauce | 1 tbsp |
| Cornflour | 1 tbsp |
| Coriander | 1 small bunch |
| Green Beans | 100 g |
| Vegetable Oil | As needed |
