Tod Man (Thai Fish Cake)

------------------------------------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.