Healthy Thai Fish Cakes With Crunchy Salad Recipe

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Prep: 25 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 4

Ingredients

400 g firm white boneless fish fillet, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
4 stems fresh coriander, roots discarded
1 tbs red curry paste
1 tbs lemon or lime juice
1 egg
150 g green beans, trimmed, cut into 1cm rounds
1/2 small red capsicum, seeded and diced
olive or canola oil spray, to serve
lemon or lime wedges
1/2 small red capsicum, seeded and sliced into strips
1 continental or 2 large Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup coriander stalks and leaves, chopped, extra
1/2 cup mint leaves, torn
1 red chilli, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
1 tbs lemon or lime juice, extra
1 1/2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp fish sauce

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Method

Place fish, garlic, coriander, curry paste, juice and egg into a blender or food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and is a smooth paste consistency.
Transfer to a large bowl with diced red capsicum and the green beans. Mix until well combined.
With damp hands, using 2 tablespoons of mixture at a time, shape mixture into 12 balls. Flatten into 1cm thick patties.
Spray a large non-stick frypan with oil and place over medium heat. Place 6 fish cakes evenly around the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and brown on reverse side for a further 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining mixture.
Begin to prepare salad by adding remaining ½ red capsicum, thinly sliced, to a large bowl. Using a teaspoon, discard seeds from cucumber. Slice thinly on the diagonal and add to capsicum along with bean sprouts, extra coriander, mint and chilli.
To make the dressing, combine extra juice, sweet chilli and fish sauce in a cup and pour over salad just before serving.
Divide fish cakes and salad among serving plates.
Serve with lemon or lime wedges, if desired.

Hint

Fish cakes can be steamed in the microwave rather than browned in a pan. Place fish cakes around the outer edge of a large microwave-safe plate lined with non-stick baking paper. Cook, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 12-15 minutes or until firm and cooked through.

Variation: Reduce red curry paste to ½ tablespoon for a less spicy, child-friendly version. Include other salad ingredients such as sliced red or spring onion, snow pea sprouts, halved cherry tomatoes, baby spinach leaves or mixed salad greens.

Healthy tip!

Chilli, lemon and herbs add flavour - great alternatives to butter and salt!

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Nutrition Information


	per serving	per 100g
Energy	942 kJ	312 kJ
	225 Cal	75 Cal
Protein	29 g	10 g
Fat, total	8 g	3 g
— saturated	2 g	0.6 g
Carbohydrate	7 g	2 g
— sugars	5 g	2 g
Sodium	442 mg	146 mg
Fibre	5 g	2 g

Member comments & rating

Comments (6)

Was looking for a cheap/tasty way to incorprate more fish in my families diet....we all enjoyed it.
Anonymous
Posted on: 09 Jan 17
Another absolutely delicious recipe. I have had Thai fish cakes in Thailand and these are definitely a good match - possibly a lot more healthy!!
Jane Hill
Posted on: 03 Dec 16
Delicious, eaten enthusiastically by family and friends.
Peta Nutt
Posted on: 07 Feb 16
Deliciously light and tasty dish for summer. A hit with the family!
Anonymous
Posted on: 02 Jan 16
Haven't you ever had Thai fish cakes before Glenda? They always have green beans in them.
Anonymous
Posted on: 17 Sep 14