Thai-Style Fishcakes

Roast fresh white fish, mix with mashed potatoes and aromatic Thai herbs, then pan-fry until golden and crispy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 353.1 kcals 1412.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.2 grams 84.6 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Flour
For dredging
CondimentsSauces
10
ml
Fish Sauce
To taste
50
ml
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Ready-made, for dipping
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Juiced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
3
piece
Lime Leaves
Finely chopped
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled and finely chopped
2
stalk
Lemongrass
Bruised, root and outer leaves removed, finely chopped
1
handful
Fresh Coriander
Root included, finely chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling
60
ml
Vegetable Oil
For frying
Seafood
300
g
Fish
Salmon, haddock, cod, gurnard or whiting; skinned and deboned
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
Seeds removed, finely chopped
4
cm
Fresh Root Ginger
Peeled and finely chopped
200
g
Potatoes
Cooked, mashed and cooled

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Skin the fish and remove any bones.
  • Place fish in a roasting tray, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Roast fish for 8 minutes then remove to cool.
  • Finely chop lime leaves, deseeded chilli, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass.
  • Place aromatic ingredients in a bowl with mashed potato and fish sauce.
  • Break up the cooled fish and mix into the bowl.
  • Add chopped coriander and lime juice to the mixture and combine.
  • Form the mixture into cakes 6cm to 8cm wide.
  • Dredge cakes in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry cakes for 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.