Title: Tod Man (Fish Cake)
Categories: Thai Fish
Yield: 6 Servings
| FISH |
| 2 | lb | Minced fish |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Red curry paste |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1 | tb | Nam pla |
| 1 | c | Finely chopped green bean |
| 2 | | Basil leaves, finely chopped |
| | | Vegetable oil |
| CUCUMBER SALAD |
| 1 | c | English cucumber, cut in fourths & sliced |
| 3 | | Shallots, sliced thinly |
| 1 | | Red hot chile pepper, sliced |
| 2 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | tb | Vinegar |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Hot water |
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.