Spicy Deep-Fish Cakes

Fish being so readily available, only the imagination of the chef limits the variety of fish and seafood that may be enjoyed by Thais at home, in restaurants, and at the street stalls all over the country. And the Thais are very imaginative, as in this recipe: puréed fish is shaped into balls, patties and cakes, and make a popular offering at the ubiquitous street stalls.

I find that the Chinese chilli bean sauce works nicely in the purée, giving it a spicy kick. Freshly made, and b