Thai fish cakes with cucumber relish
Springy, spicy fish cakes with lime leaf and green beans, with a sharp cucumber and chilli relish.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.10 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the relish: stir the cucumber, chilli, vinegar and sugar together and leave to sit.
10 min - 2
Blitz the fish, curry paste, egg and cornflour in a food processor until just combined and sticky.
- 3
Tip into a bowl and mix in the beans, lime leaves and coriander.
- 4
Wet your hands and shape into 12 small patties.
- 5
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the cakes for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
8 min - 6
Serve hot with the relish and steamed rice or salad.
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