Tod Man (Thai Fish Cake)

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Course : Fish
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

-----fish-----
2 pounds minced fish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red curry paste
1 large egg
1 tablespoon nam pla
1 cup finely chopped green bean
2 bunch basil leaves
2 Cup vegetable oil
-----cucumber salad-----
1 cup English cucumber -- cut in and sliced
3 small shallots -- sliced thinly
1 medium red hot chile pepper -- sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
 

Preparation:

Fish: in food processor mix to a past the fish, salt, curry paste, egg and nam pla. Form paste into balls with hand. Fold in green bean and basil. Flatten each piece into 2 inch circles. Heat oil over medium heat. Fry fish until light golden in color. Dry on paper towel. Serve with cucumber salad. Salad: in a serving bowl, arrange cucumber, shallot and chile in layers. Mix sugar, vinegar and salt. Add hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber mixture.