Enjoy a delicious and healthy Asian-inspired meal! These flavorful fish & rice patties are packed with fresh herbs, a zesty Thai curry kick, and a simple cucumber salad. Easy to make and gluten-free, they're perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Try with salmon or another firm fish, and adjust Thai curry paste to your taste for more heat. Serve with sweet chili dipping sauce for an extra flavor boost!
500gboneless skinless firm white fish fillets, chopped
1cupcold cooked jasmine rice
2Tbspchopped coriander plus extra leaves to serve
1TbspThai red curry paste
Salt and pepper
1tspsugar plus 1 Tbsp extra
Cooking oil spray
1cucumber, peeled into ribbons
1carrot, peeled into ribbons
½cupbean sprouts
¼cupmint leaves
1Tbsprice vinegar
2tspfish sauce
2tsplemon or lime juice
Instructions
Using a food processor on pulse mode, process fish, half the rice, coriander, paste, salt and pepper, and sugar until just combined (don’t mince the fish though; aim for small chunky pieces). Stir in remaining rice. Using damp hands, shape mixture into 8 patties. Place on a plate, cover with plastic food wrap, and chill for 14 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place patties on prepared tray. Spray with oil. Bake, turning half way through cooking, for 15 minutes or until cooked. If you want the patties to have that lovely golden-brown look, fry them briefly in a little oil before or after cooking.
Combine cucumber, carrot, sprouts and mint in a bowl. In a small jug, combine vinegar, sauce and juice. Stir in extra sugar until dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Divide among serving plates. Top with fish patties and serve sprinkled with coriander leaves.