Tod Man Pla (Thai Fish Cakes) With Dipping Sauce

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3
Authentic Tod Man Pla recipe with a delicious dipping sauce
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

450 g firm white fish fillets
3 tablespoons rice flour or 3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 egg , beaten
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
3 teaspoons red curry paste
1 -2 teaspoon chopped red chile ( optional )
100 g green beans , very finely sliced
2 spring onions , very finely chopped
1/2 cup oil , for frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
Tod Man Pla, also known as Thai Fish Cakes, are a popular street food in Thailand. These savory cakes are made from fish, spices, vegetables, and rice flour, creating a crispy and flavorful texture. Known for their unique balance of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors, this dish is a Thai favorite that is often served as an appetizer. The dipping sauce made of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar adds that perfect tangy kick to the dish. Serve this at your next gathering for a crowd-pleasing snack that will leave everyone feeling satisfied.

Instructions

1.Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and place them into a food processor. Pulse until they are broken down, but not turned into a paste.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, fish sauce, beaten egg, coriander, red curry paste and optional chopped red chilies until fully incorporated.
3.Add the fish to the mixture and fold until evenly distributed.
4.Add the green beans and spring onions to the bowl and mix until combined.
5.Add oil to a pan and heat.
6.Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning halfway through the cooking process.
7.Remove from the oil and let cool on a plate lined with paper towels.
8.For the dipping sauce, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until well combined.

PROS

Tod Man Pla is a flavorful, crispy Thai dish that is easy to make and perfect for appetizers or a light main dish.

It is packed with protein and healthy herbs and vegetables like coriander and green beans.

CONS

This dish can be oily depending on how much oil is used while frying.

It is also high in sodium due to the inclusion of fish sauce and soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tod Man Pla is rich in protein, making it an excellent dish for building and repairing muscles.
It is also rich in omega-3’s, which are essential for heart health and brain function.
The coriander in the dish has anti-inflammatory properties and the green beans are a great source of vitamins and dietary fiber, which is excellent for digestion.

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