Tod Mun Pla

ทอดมันปลา Also: Thai Fish Cakes, Tod Man Pla
Shellfish: Likely contains restriction
Fish: Likely contains restriction
Egg: Likely contains restriction

Thai fried fish cakes made from ground fish paste mixed with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, green beans, and egg.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • ground fish paste (Fish)
  • red curry paste
  • kaffir lime leaves
  • long beans
  • egg (Egg)
  • fish sauce (Fish)

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • shrimp paste inside the red curry paste
  • egg as binder in the fish cake mixture

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in traditional tod mun pla.

Gluten-Free

Check with staff

The curry paste and fish sauce are typically gluten-free, but commercial preparations may vary.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

Peanuts are served in the cucumber relish alongside, not in the cakes themselves. Ask for relish without peanuts.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

Tree nuts are not in the fish cakes.

Shellfish-Free

Likely contains restriction

The red curry paste used in tod mun pla contains shrimp paste.

Egg-Free

Likely contains restriction

Egg is used as a binder throughout the fish cake mixture.

Fish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Ground fish is the primary ingredient.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

Soy sauce is not traditionally used in tod mun pla.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

Sesame is not used in tod mun pla.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains fish and fish-derived products.

Key risk: Tod mun pla contains fish as the primary ingredient, plus shrimp paste from the curry paste and egg as a binder. This dish is unsafe for fish, shellfish, and egg allergies simultaneously. The fish cake texture makes it easy to overlook that egg is mixed throughout.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.