The Pahut Fish recipe is one of Cambodia's most beloved dishes.
Servings 8People
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian
Ingredients
1lbwhite fish fillet, such as cod or haddock
1/2cupgreen beans, trimmed and chopped
1/2cupcarrots, peeled and grated
1/2cuponion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1/4cupfresh cilantro, chopped
1tbspfish sauce
1tbspsugar
1tbspcornstarch
1egg
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying
Equipment
Food Processor
Large mixing bowl
Skillet or frying pan
Spatula
Spoon
Paper towels for draining
Method
In a food processor, pulse the fish fillet until it becomes a paste-like consistency.
Transfer the fish to a large mixing bowl and add in the green beans, carrots, onion, garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the bottom.
Use a spoon to scoop out the fish mixture and form it into small patties about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
To make the fish cakes more crispy, coat them in breadcrumbs before frying.Make sure the oil is hot before adding the fish cakes to the skillet to ensure a golden brown crust.Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized fish cakes.Chill the fish cake mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before forming them into patties to help them hold their shape better.