Tod Mun Pla
Crispy, golden Thai fish cakes made from minced fish blended with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, and snake beans — pan-fried and served with sweet chilli and cucumber relish.
Cuisines
Thai
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Fish Fillet |
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1 tablespoon | Red curry paste |
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1 tablespoon | Fish sauce |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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2 tablespoons | Cornstarch |
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1 | Egg |
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3 tablespoons | Long Bean , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Kaffir Lime Leaf , finely chopped |
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1 cup | Vegetable oil , for frying |
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— | Chili Sauce , for serving |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor.
- 2 Add the red curry paste, fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and egg to the food processor.
- 3 Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- 4 Transfer the fish mixture to a bowl and mix in the chopped long beans and kaffir lime leaves.
- 5 Using your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- 6 Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 7 Fry the fish cakes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8 Remove the fish cakes from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 9 Serve the Tod Mun Pla hot with sweet chili sauce on the side.
Tips
For a spicier version, add more red curry paste to the mixture.