Ingredients

500 g white fish fillets , finely diced
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon cornflour ( cornstarch )
1 egg
1/2 cup green beans , finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion , finely chopped
vegetable oil , for deep-frying
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1/2 cup spicy cucumber relish
Thai Fishcakes With Sweet Chilli Sauce and Cucumber Relish is a popular street food in Thailand. These fishcakes are made with white fish fillets that are finely diced and mixed with red curry paste, fish sauce, cornflour, egg, green beans, and green onions. The mixture is then shaped into small patties and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. To balance the spice and heat of the fishcakes, they are served with a side of sweet chili sauce and cucumber relish. This dish is a perfect combination of savory, spicy, and refreshing flavors, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the diced fish, red curry paste, fish sauce, cornflour, and egg. Mix well.
2.Add in the chopped green beans and green onions, and mix again.
3.Shape the mixture into small patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
4.Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
5.Fry the fishcakes in the oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6.Serve hot with the sweet chili sauce and cucumber relish on the side.

PROS

These Thai Fishcakes are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course.

The combination of red curry paste and fish sauce gives the fishcakes a spicy and savory flavor, while the sweet chili sauce and cucumber relish provide a refreshing balance.

The green beans and green onions add texture and nutrients to the dish.

CONS

Deep-frying the fishcakes can make them high in calories and fat if not cooked properly.

This recipe requires several ingredients that may not be commonly found in every kitchen, such as red curry paste and fish sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

White fish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health and brain function.
The green beans and green onions provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The sweet chili sauce and cucumber relish may contain added sugars and sodium, so it’s important to use them in moderation.

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