Fish cakes with Thai flavors
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Making authentic Thai fish cakes requires first making fish paste, which I am too impatient to do. This recipes captures the Thai flavors but with a simpler base.
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 oz flaked whitefish
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 c bread crumbs
- 1 heaping teaspoon red curry paste
- 1 t fish sauce
- 1 T lime juice
- 1 egg
- vegetable oil for frying
- to serve: sweet chili sauce and a wedge of lime
Instructions
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Blend whitefish, shallot, bread crumbs, curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and egg in a small food processor to a smooth puree.
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Form into 6-8 small patties.
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Heat vegetable oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a small frying pan over medium heat.
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Fry the fish cakes 2-3 minutes each side, until golden brown.
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Serve with sweet chili dipping sauce and a wedge of lime.