Tod man pla are fried fish cakes, a classic Thai appetizer served with sweet and sour cucumber sauce. Their chewy texture and curry flavor make them ideal as a starter or snack. They are sold in markets and seafood restaurants along the Thai coast.
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Tod man pla thai fish cakes
Tod man pla thai fish cakes — Main course de Thailand. Con boneless white fish fillet, red curry paste, egg · dificultad medium · 35 min.
- Thailand
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- medium
35 min
Tiempo total
20 min
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
4
Servings
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 720 mg
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Preparation
Tod man pla Thai fish cakes is a preparation from Thailand with medium difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g boneless white fish fillet.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of rice flour.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of palm sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
Grind the fish in a processor until smooth
Mix with red curry
egg, rice flour, sugar and fish sauce
Add kaffir lime and chopped green beans
Form 6 cm discs and fry in hot oil until golden brown…
Form 6 cm discs and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Drain on paper and let rest for 2 minutes
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Serve with cucumber sauce
lettuce and cilantro
Variations
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
- Mild version by reducing chilies and hot spices by half.
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