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Thai Fishcakes

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling street food culture of Thailand, Thai fishcakes, or Tod Mun Pla, are a beloved snack made from fresh fish and aromatic herbs. Traditionally served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, these fishcakes reflect the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine. They have gained popularity worldwide, often found in Thai restaurants and food markets, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
half a liter vegetable oil
flour
black cod fish
white sugar
homemade red curry paste
fish sauce
cooking oil
1 egg
lime leaves
long beans
Thai holy basil
raw chili
fresh mint
salt
palm sugar
tamarind juice
peanuts

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is more affordable.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: yellow curry paste

Homemade paste can reduce preservatives, while yellow curry paste is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic flavor enhancer.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is a low-calorie substitute, while carrots are often cheaper.

1

Heat half a liter of vegetable oil over medium heat.

2

Add flour to the oil and stir to create a crispy texture.

3

Wait for the oil to heat up before placing the fish in it.

4

Cook the fish for about 10 minutes, flipping it halfway through.

5

Use two spatulas to flip the fish and hold it in shape while cooking.

6

Remove the fish and set it aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7

Prepare the sauce by slicing lemongrass, red chilies, and garlic.

8

Pound the cilantro root and garlic together, then add palm sugar, fish sauce, and warm water, stirring until dissolved.

9

Add lime juice to the sauce and adjust the taste as desired.

10

Transfer the sauce to a bowl and pour it over the fried fish.

11

For the fish cakes, mix black cod fish with white sugar, homemade red curry paste, fish sauce, cooking oil, and an egg until well combined.

12

Fold in sliced lime leaves and long beans into the fish mixture.

13

Shape the mixture into patties and pan-fry on low heat until cooked through, about a few minutes on each side.

14

Prepare a dipping sauce with peanuts, raw chili, mint, salt, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind juice, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

spatulamortarsmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

fishegg

Also Known As

Tod Mun PlaThai Fish Cakes

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