Alternative:Tod Mun

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Tod Mun (Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and shrimp; this is the basic fish recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (120 mL) vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 mL) salt
• 120 grams green beans
• 360 grams ground fish or fish paste (pla kuud)
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) red curry paste
• 1 egg
• 3 Kaffir lime leaves

Procedure

1. Stack the lime leaves and roll them together into a tube shape. Slice them into thin strips.
2. Slice the green beans into small (½ inch) pieces.
3. Mince the fish.
4. Mix all the ingredients except the green beans and lime leaves in a bowl.
5. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
6. Add the green beans and lime leaves to the mixture and stir again.
7. Add the oil to a frying pan and heat to a medium temperature.
8. Drop a tablespoon of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly. When the bottom is cooked, turn over.
9. When cooked on both sides, place on a paper towel to drain any extra oil. Continue with the rest of the mixture.

Notes

• If fresh Kaffir lime leaves are not available, do not substitute dried leaves as this will not work, and it is better to leave them out altogether.
• You may substitute the fish with chicken.