FISH
2 lb Minced fish
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Red curry paste
1 Egg
1 tb Nam pla
1 c Finely chopped green bean
2 Basil leaves, finely
-chopped
Vegetable oil
CUCUMBER SALAD
1 c English cucumber, cut in
-fourths & sliced
3 Shallots, sliced thinly
1 Red hot chile pepper, sliced
2 tb Sugar
1 tb Vinegar
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Hot water
Fish: in food processor mix to a past the fish, salt, curry paste,
egg and nam pla. Form paste into balls with hand. Fold in green bean
and basil. Flatten each piece into 2 inch circles. Heat oil over
medium heat. Fry fish until light golden in color. Dry on paper
towel. Serve with cucumber salad. Salad: in a serving bowl, arrange
cucumber, shallot and chile in layers. Mix sugar, vinegar and salt.
Add hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber
mixture.
Yields
6 Servings