Tod mun pla, or fried fish cakes, is a popular dish from Thailand. The best I’ve eaten were in Bangkok, where a street food vendor was frying them as fast as she could for a line of eager customers.

I love Thai fish cakes but often those served in New Zealand are rubbery and tasteless and nothing like those that can be enjoyed in Thailand. I’m sure many travellers would agree with me.

3. Stir-fry over high heat till rice is heated through. Add fish sauce, coriander and omelette strips and mix well. Thai fried rice is usually served with a slice of lime along with a dipping sauce of ...