Thai Fish Cakes

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Ingredients :

450 gr firm white fish fillets
3 tbsp cornflour or rice flour
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 egg, beaten
half cup of fresh coriander leaves
3 tsp red curry paste or commercial paste
1-2 tsp chopped red chilies, optional
100 gr green beans, very finely sliced
2 spring onions, finely chopped
Basic Dipping Sauce or commercial sauce



How To Make :

1. Place the fish in a food processor and process for 20 seconds or until smooth. Add the cornflour, fish sauce, beaten egg, coriander leaves, curry paste and chilies. Process for 10 seconds or until well combined.

2. Transfer the fish mixture to a large bowl. Add the sliced green beans and chopped spring onions and mix well. Using wet hands, form two rounded tablespoons of the mixture at a time into a flattish patties.

3. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook 4 fish cakes at a time until they are dark golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, with a dipping sauce.

(source : Asian Book)