Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce
Crispy, aromatic fish cakes loaded with Thai aromatics and served with tangy-sweet chili sauce. Pan-fried until golden, they're restaurant-quality yet achievable in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut fish into 1-inch chunks and place in a food processor with curry paste and fish sauce.
Step 2
Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs but retains some texture.
Step 3
Transfer to a bowl and fold in panko, egg, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice.
Step 4
Form into 12 patties about 2 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick, pressing gently.
Step 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 6
Working in two batches, pan-fry cakes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 7
Transfer cooked cakes to a paper towel–lined plate to drain briefly.
Step 8
Serve warm with sweet chili sauce for dipping on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- spatula
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