Tod Mun Pla (Thai Fish Cakes)泰式魚餅
Tod Mun Pla, or Thai Fish Cakes, are a popular appetizer or snack made from fresh fish paste, red curry paste, long beans, and kaffir lime leaves. They are deep-fried until golden brown and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
01Ingredients
- 400g white fish fillet (e.g., basa, snapper), skinless and boneless
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 50g long beans, finely sliced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 500ml vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 100ml sweet chili sauce (for serving)
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed (optional garnish)
- 1 fresh cucumber, finely diced (optional garnish)
Nutrition (per serving)485kcal
- Protein24.8g
- Carbs8.2g
- Fat38.5g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 1158 mg
02Steps
- Pat dry the fish fillet. Cut into smaller chunks. In a food processor, blend the fish fillet until a smooth paste forms.
- Transfer the fish paste to a large bowl. Add red curry paste, egg, fish sauce, sugar, long beans, kaffir lime leaves, and all-purpose flour. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture is slightly sticky.
- Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Take a spoonful of the fish mixture and flatten it into a small, round patty, about 0.5 inches thick and 2-3 inches in diameter. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches about 170-180°C (340-350°F).
- Carefully place the fish cakes into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fried fish cakes with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Tod Mun Pla hot with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and diced cucumber if desired.
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