# Thai fish cakes (from Pailin's Kitchen)

Video: [Thai Fish Cakes Recipe (Tod Mun Pla) ทอดมันปลา - Hot Thai Kitchen!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38) by [Pailin's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PailinsKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.01 per serving, ~$8.03 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$22.99* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$27.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 1 spur chili spur chili
- to taste Thai chili
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/3 cup cane vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 350 g basa fish
- 2-3 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup long beans
- 1/3 cup Thai basil
- 4-5 kaffir lime leaves
- some oil _(amount estimated)_
- some cucumber
- some shallots
- some roasted peanuts

## Steps

1. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=33s) Cut the large red chili into smaller pieces and place into a blender.
2. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=79s) Add Thai chilies to the blender.
3. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=84s) Add garlic cloves to the blender.
4. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=85s) Pour water into the blender.
5. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=92s) Add vinegar into the blender.
6. [2:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=124s) Add salt to the blender.
7. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=127s) Add sugar to the blender and blend the ingredients until smooth.
8. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=140s) Pour the blended sauce into a pot and bring to a simmer, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
9. [3:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=219s) Place cut fish into a food processor.
10. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=249s) Add red curry paste to the food processor.
11. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=259s) Add egg yolk, sugar, and process until thick and cohesive.
12. [5:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=312s) Finely chop long beans, Thai basil, and kaffir lime leaves in a bowl.
13. [5:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=323s) Add the processed fish paste into the bowl with herbs and mix well.
14. [6:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=375s) Heat oil in a wok.
15. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=384s) Wet hands and spoons, then shape the fish paste into patties.
16. [6:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=393s) Fry the patties in the hot oil on both sides until cooked.
17. [7:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=429s) Plate the cooked fish patties.
18. [7:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=448s) Assemble the dipping sauce with sliced cucumber, shallots, and roasted peanuts.
19. [7:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMD3MLJRV38&t=464s) Serve the fish cakes with the dipping sauce.

## 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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