Tod Man Pla (Thai Fish Cakes)

Ingredients

White fish fillets

1 pound, skinless and boneless

Red curry paste

2 tablespoons

Kaffir lime leaves

2, finely chopped

Green beans

1/2 cup, finely chopped

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Egg

1, beaten

Cornstarch

1/4 cup

Vegetable oil

for frying

Cucumber slices

for serving

Sweet chili sauce

for serving

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend the fish fillets until smooth, creating a fine fish paste.
2. Transfer the fish paste to a mixing bowl and add the red curry paste, chopped kaffir lime leaves, chopped green beans, fish sauce, beaten egg, and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
4. Take a spoonful of the fish mixture and shape it into a small patty, about 2 inches wide. Repeat with the remaining mixture, ensuring they are evenly shaped.
5. Carefully place the fish cakes into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Once cooked, remove the fish cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve the Tod Man Pla with sweet chili sauce drizzled over the top and a side of fresh cucumber slices for a refreshing crunch.
8. Enjoy your homemade Thai fish cakes!