Fish Cakes Recipe
Thailand Recipes

Ingredients:

2
1
3
1 tbsp
1
1
1
350 g
1
1 1/2 tbsp
8

 

dried kaffir lime leaves, soaked
small onion
thick slices ginger
chopped coriander leaves, roots and stems
large clove garlic
2 cm piece lemon grass root
green chili, seeded
white fish fillets, skinned
egg
fish sauce
green beans, very thinly sliced
vegetable oil for shallow frying
 

Method:

1. Drain kaffir lime leaves and shred them very finely.

2. Process the onion, ginger, coriander, garlic, lemon grass and chili to a paste. Add in fish cubes and chop until the mixture is quite smooth. Add 4 tbsp cold water, egg, fish sauce, beans and shredded lime leaves, mixing well.

3. Heat oil in wok, Add tbsp of the mixture and fry on both sides until golden and cooked through.

4. Remove and drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot on a plate garnished with lemon wedges and parsley, and accompanied by a dish of cucumber sauce.

Makes 24