Tod Man (Thai Fish Cake)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Fish
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----fish-----
   2      pounds        minced fish
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           red curry paste
   1                    egg
   1      tablespoon    nam pla
   1      cup           finely chopped green bean
   2                    basil leaves -- finely
                        vegetable oil
                        -----cucumber salad-----
   1      cup           English cucumber -- cut in
                        and sliced
   3                    shallots -- sliced thinly
   1                    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.