------------------------------------FISH------------------------------------
      2 lb Minced fish

      1 t  Salt

    1/2 c  Red curry paste

      1 ea Egg

      1 T  Nam pla

      1 c  Finely chopped green bean

      2 ea Basil leaves, finely

           -chopped
           Vegetable oil
-------------------------------CUCUMBER SALAD-------------------------------
      1 c  English cucumber, cut in

           -fourths & sliced
      3 ea Shallots, sliced thinly

      1 ea Red hot chile pepper, sliced

      2 T  Sugar

      1 T  Vinegar

      1 t  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.