Thod Man Goong (Prawn Cakes)
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A preparation related to tod man pla but made from ground prawns — the prawn paste seasoned with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce, formed into small patties, and deep-fried until golden. Prawn cakes have a different texture from fish cakes: the prawn's higher moisture content and different protein structure produce a more delicate result — still bouncy, but with a slightly more open interior and a sweeter, more oceanic flavour. The curry paste's aromatics are the same; the prawn's sweetness provides a different counterpoint than the fish's more neutral flavour.
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