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Thai fish cakes

From the video “Thai Fish Cakes Recipe (Tod Mun Pla) ทอดมันปลา - Hot Thai Kitchen!” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

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Medium
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$4.01*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$22.99* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain peanuts, egg, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$8.03*for the batch in the video
~$4.01*per serving

You save about ~$22.99* per serving (85% less*) than ordering it out — ~$45.97* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 10 predicted from typical costs · not priced: spur chili, cane vinegar, red curry paste, long beans, thai basil, kaffir lime leaves

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 4 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving416 kcal · 21% of 2,000
Fat18 g22%
Saturated fat2.2 g11%
Sodium580 mg25%
Carbohydrate43 g16%
Fiber1.6 g6%
Total sugars38 gno daily value
Added sugars35 g71%
Protein24 g49%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−12 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−20 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 16 ingredient lines (68% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (2: 350 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Typical amounts assumed for oil, cucumber, shallots, roasted peanuts, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: Thai chili. Not matched to nutrient data: spur chili, cane vinegar, red curry paste, long beans, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • blender
  • pot
  • food processor
  • bowl
  • wok
  • spoon
  • tongs
  • spatula
  • plate

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total minutes not stated
  • exact oil amount not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Thai fish cakes

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Thai fish cakes recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Thai fish cakes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil too hot or cold burns or undercooks patties. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Thai fish cakes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Thai fish cakes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Thai fish cakes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Thai fish cakes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Thai fish cakes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Thai fish cakes?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.