————————————FISH———————————— 2 lb Minced fish
1 t Salt
1/2 c Red curry paste
1 ea Egg
1 T Nam pla
1 c Finely chopped green bean
2 ea Basil leaves, finely
-chopped Vegetable oil ——————————-CUCUMBER SALAD——————————- 1 c English cucumber, cut in
-fourths & sliced 3 ea Shallots, sliced thinly
1 ea Red hot chile pepper, sliced
2 T Sugar
1 T Vinegar
1 t Salt
1/2 c Hot water
Fish: in food processor mix to a past the fish, salt, curry paste, egg and nam pla. Form paste into balls with hand. Fold in green bean and basil. Flatten each piece into 2 inch circles. Heat oil over medium heat. Fry fish until light golden in color. Dry on paper towel. Serve with cucumber salad. Salad: in a serving bowl, arrange cucumber, shallot and chile in layers. Mix sugar, vinegar and salt. Add hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber mixture.