Tod Man (Thai Fish Cake) FISH: 2 lb minced fish 1 ts salt 1/2 c red curry paste 1 egg 1 tb nam pla 1 c finely chopped green bean 2 basil leaves finely chopped vegetable oil CUCUMBER SALAD: 1 c English cucumber sliced 3 ea shallots sliced thinly 1 ea red hot chile pepper sliced 2 tb sugar 1 tb vinegar 1 ts 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. Yield: 6