Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

I found these very bland, and because the fish was raw I didn't taste the seasoning before I made them. I used a combination of fresh crab meat, shrimp and tilapia fillets. I also added fresh lime juice and a bit of grated lemon grass. If I were to make these again, I would puree less so there was more texture and add ginger, garlic, salt, lemon grass and more cilantro.

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ROSALIE P

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chinook, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

I made this recipe with Basa, which is a great fish that comes from Vietnam or Thailand. It's good eating and usually a bit cheaper. I used about 1.5 pounds because that's what I had. I upped some of the other ingredients as recommended by a previous review but I could have still jazzed it up even further. I might also add some salt to the mix but that's just me, I'm a salty guy. However, the fish cakes came out great. I added more flour to the mixture but as I think my fish was a tad "wet" I should have added more. They were a task to get into patties and I had to keep rolling them in flour to make them solid enough to form. I guess you live and learn so when I make them again (which I will) I will know better. When I did get them in the pan they totally behaved themselves and turn a lovely golden brown. I also mixed some of the oyster, fish, and sweet chili sauce for dipping and that worked out good as well.

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del690

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

Good, but the "dough" was sticky and required a lot of extra flour.

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BRG

Reviewed: May 29, 2010

Loved it! I used leftover salmon; subbed quarter of a white onion (chopped) for the green onion. Needed a dipping sauce, so I made a lemon-paprika aioli: 2 T mayonnaise thinned with fresh lemon juice, one garlic clove minced, minced, 1 t tomato paste (for color), 1/2 teaspoons paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper.

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toni

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

I didn't use the green onion or cilantro cause I didn't have any, but added garlic. Was not "bland" but needed some aditional flavor or sauce. Very good none the less, but could be improved with an extra spice or two

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SugarMama

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

Absolutely fantastic when made with dughr's suggestions!! In addition, I add a couple cloves of garlic and coat the cakes with italian bread crumbs, rather than flour. I make a dipping sauce with mayonnaise, red pepper and a touch of lime juice.

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Amy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2009

Instant family favourite! We only blend 3/4 of the fish though, and chop the last 1/4 into chunks to add a bit of texture to the cakes. We also cover in breadcrumbs (freshly made) because we like them crunchy!

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Family Chef

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2008

Turned out really bland.

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Wishmouse

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008

This recipe was very tasty, even without the cilantro. I also added some sweet corn to the second half of the mix which added a nice dimension, though not very thai.

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Kaileemar

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

These were ok, nice and quick as an appetizer for a party. I would put more fish or not pulverize the fish so much in the processor so you feel like you are eating and tasting fish.

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