Thai Style Fish Cakes And Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Style Fish Cakes And Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DIPPING SAUCE; 1 lime; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; FISH CAKES; 500 g haddock or 500 g white fish fillets; 50 g desiccated coconut; 3 spring onions; 1 teaspoon lemongrass, in oil, chopped; 1 cm ginger; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped; 1 large red chili; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 4 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

DIPPING SAUCE
1 lime
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
FISH CAKES
500 g haddock or 500 g white fish fillets
50 g desiccated coconut
3 spring onions
1 teaspoon lemongrass, in oil, chopped
1 cm ginger
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 large red chili
3 tablespoons plain flour
4 tablespoons oil

1
Zest and juice the lime.
2
Peel and grate ginger.
3
Chop spring onions.
4
Deseed and chop red chili.
5
DIPPING SAUCE:
6
Mix juice of lime, thai fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce.
7
This is the dipping sauce for fish cakes.
8
FISH CAKES:
9
Whiz fish and coconut in a processor. Place this mixture into a bowl.
10
Mix the lime zest, chopped onion, lemongrass, ginger, coriander, chili, salt and pepper into the fish mixture.
11
With damp hands make 16 small cakes or 8 large cakes.
12
Coat both sides in the flour.
13
Heat the oil until very hot; fry on each side for 1 minute.
14
Enjoy your fish cakes and sauce.

235

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DIPPING SAUCE, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Style Fish Cakes And Dipping Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Style Fish Cakes And Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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