Classic Thai Fish Cakes

Name: Classic Thai Fish Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb. fish fillets (white-fleshed, such as cod); 3 tbsp. coconut milk; 2 1/2 tbsp. fish sauce; 1/2 tbsp. chili powder; 1/3 tsp. cumin (ground); 1/4 tsp. coriander (ground); 1/2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 6 makrut lime leaves (cut into thin strips, or 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest ); 2 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 inch-sized knob galangal (or ginger, grated); 3 garlic cloves; 1 red chili (minced, or 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. dried crushed chili); 1 to 2 tbsp. oil for high-temperature frying (such as peanut oil )