Tod Mun Pla Gra-ai(Fried Fish Cakes)
Prepare:
2 cups feather-back fish (meat)
1 egg
1/2 cup string bean (slice)
1/4 chili paste (see how to make below)
1/4 tsp. salt
Chili paste:
7 dried red chili peppers
1/2 tsp. Thai pepper
3 tbsp. sliced lemongrass
1 tsp. sliced galingale
3 tbsp. sliced red onion
3 tbsp. sliced garlic
1 tsp. kaffir lime skin
1 tbsp. coriander root
1 tsp. shrimp paste
Cooking Instruction:
1. Finely ground the chili paste ingredients altogether.
2. Knead the fish mean with salt and 2 tbsp. water until the mix get sticky.
3. Add the chili paste from number 1, string bean and beat egg. Mix well.
4. Deep fry 1 tbsp. of the mixed meat each time for 2 minutes or when it turns gold.
Preparing Sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tsp. salt
3 red chili peppers
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup crushed roasted peanut (optional)
1 cup sliced cucumber (more or less as you like)
1 tbsp. coriander leaves
Cooking Instruction:
1. Boil sugar, vinegar, water, and salt. As it get sticky, turn off the fire.
2. Add chili pepper, garlic, sliced cucumber, peanut and dress with coriander leaves.
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