
Tod Man Pla
Tod Man Pla is a traditional Thai fish cake made with fresh fish, red curry paste, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- Cucumber slices (for serving)
- Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Cornstarch (2 tablespoons)
- Egg (1)
- Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Green beans (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Kaffir lime leaves (4 leaves, finely chopped)
- Red curry paste (2 tablespoons)
- White fish fillets (500g)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the fish fillets until smooth.
- Transfer the fish paste to a mixing bowl and add the red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, green beans, fish sauce, egg, and cornstarch. Mix well to combine.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Take a spoonful of the fish mixture and shape it into a small patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Carefully place the fish cakes into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fish cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Tod Man Pla with sweet chili sauce and cucumber slices.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 200 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 2g