Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPad Krapow Platter by Chef NumThai Fish Cakes Recipe

Thai Fish Cakes Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Spicy fish cakes served with sweet chili sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Fish Cakes

For the Sweet Chili Sauce

Method

Preparing the Fish Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Place the white fish fillets into a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the finely chopped green beans, red curry paste, fish sauce, lime leaves, and fresh coriander to the minced fish. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Binding Ingredients

    Stir in the lightly beaten egg and cornflour until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky consistency.

  4. 4

    Shape the Fish Cakes

    With damp hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter.

Cooking the Fish Cakes

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fish Cakes

    Carefully add the fish cakes to the pan, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  3. 7

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once cooked, transfer the fish cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Preparing the Sweet Chili Sauce

  1. 8

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce with lime juice. If desired, add finely chopped fresh chili for extra heat.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the fish cakes hot with the sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.

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