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crispy cilantro MAKES Ingredients 1 3 tbsp. 26 FISH CAKES large egg chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tsp. thai red curry paste 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 3/4 lb. haddock fillets, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup panko crumbs 1/2 cup panko crumbs 1 cup cooking oil 1. Process first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until just combined. 2. Add fish and process until coarsely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl, add panko crumbs and mix well. Form into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls and flatten into patties. fish cakes 3. Press patties into panko crumbs until coated. Heat cooking oil in a large frying pan on medium-high. Shallow-fry patties in 2 batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain. A squeeze of lime brightens the curry and garlic flavour in these delicate cakes. Golden-crisp on the outside, soft and moist on the inside.