RECIPES

Thai fish cakes

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1lb (450g) boneless white fish fillets (cod or halibut is preferable)

½bunch cilantro

2 eggs

¼ cup well cooked rice

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce

1 tablespoon (15ml) sweet Thai chili sauce (Sriracha)

1 - 2 limes

METHOD

1.Dice the fish and finely chop the cilantro.

2.Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend the ingredients using the pulse button, until the mixture is pureed.

3.To shape the fish cakes can be a little difficult; to make it easier place a little oil onto the palm of your hands before molding. Shape the fish cakes onto a flat round shape 1–1¼ inch (3-4cm) wide and place onto a greased tray.

4.Set the Wok temperature to Heat Setting 8. Add 4 cups (1 L) of vegetable oil and heat for 4 minutes.

5.Place 6-8 fishcakes into the oil and shallow fry until golden brown in color, repeat with the remaining fish cakes.

Serve with sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.

NOTE

Remove each batch when cooked and allow the Wok to reheat before shallow frying the next batch. By cooking in small batches, the heat of the oil remains constant.

Plum glazed chicken wings

Makes 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

2¼ lbs (1kg) chicken wings or drumettes

½cup (125ml) prepared plum sauce 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

2 tablespoon (30ml) sweet Thai Chili sauce (Sriracha)

2 tablespoons (30ml) dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 cup (250ml) chicken stock

METHOD

1.Place prepared chicken into a large mixing bowl.

2.Combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3.Marinate and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

4.Set the Wok temperature to Heat Settings 8. Add the chicken wings and stir for 5 minutes, add 1 cup of chicken stock and place the lid onto the Wok for 10 minutes to complete the cooking.

Serve with mixed salad leaves.

NOTE

Remove each batch when cooked and allow the Wok to reheat before shallow frying the next batch. By cooking in small batches, the heat of the oil remains constant.

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Breville BEW600XL manual Thai fish cakes, Plum glazed chicken wings
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