Cambodian Fish Cakes or Patties, in Khmer known as Prohet Trei Kroeung, is a delectable delicacy that is easy to prepare. The main ingredients for this fish cake are fish paste, eggs, long beans, kaffir lime leaf, and lemongrass or curry paste. It is so addictive and goes well with rice or a side of green papaya salad.
INGREDIENTS:
STEPS:
First, let’s prepare the curry paste by combining all the ingredients in the blender: lemongrass, turmeric, dried red bell pepper (soaked in water), galangal, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and water. Then blend until it becomes a fine paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fish paste, curry paste, diced long green beans, sliced kaffir lime leaves, cracked one large egg, tapioca starch, sugar, fish sauce, chicken powder, and salt. Then, stir everything well until everything is well-combined.
Brush some oil on a plate and your hand to prevent sticking. After that, form the mixed fish paste into a ball, and flatten it with a spoon. Keep going until all of the fish paste is used up.
On the stove, place a nonstick pan, turn the burner to medium, add the oil, and wait for the oil to get hot. Then, add the fish cakes and pan-fry until golden brown or fully cooked.
Cambodian Fish Cakes
- January 18, 2023
- 5
- 30 min
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Ingredients
- Fish Patties:
- 400g Tilapia Fillets
- 50 ml Cool Water
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Tablespoon Curry Paste
- 7 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Powder
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tapioca Starch
- Curry Paste:
- 50g Lemongrass
- 30g Garlic
- 20g Galangal
- 10g Turmeric
- 3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 30g Dried Red Bell Pepper ( Soaked in water )
- 150ml Water
- 20g Shallot ( Optional )
Directions
- Step 1
- Let’s start by preparing the curry paste in the blender. Combine the following ingredients: lemongrass, turmeric, dried red bell pepper (soaked in water), galangal, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and water. Then blend until it becomes a fine paste and set aside.
- Step 2
- Dice the long beans into small pieces, and thinly slice the kaffir lime leaves.
- Step 3
- Cut the tilapia fillet into small cubes, place it in the food processor and blend until it becomes a fine paste. To ensure a smooth mixing process, add cool water.
- Step 4
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fish paste, curry paste, diced long green beans, sliced kaffir lime leaves, cracked one large egg, tapioca starch, sugar, fish sauce, chicken powder, and salt. Then, stir everything well until everything is well-combined.
- Step 5
- Brush some oil on a plate and your hand to prevent sticking. After that, form the mixed fish paste into a ball, and flatten it with a spoon. Keep going until all of the fish paste is used up.
- Step 6
- On the stove, place a nonstick pan, turn the burner to medium, add the oil, and wait for the oil to get hot. Then, add the fish cakes and pan-fry until golden brown or fully cooked. This fish patty goes well with rice or serves as a side dish with pickled green papaya. Delicious! Enjoy!
