50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú snake beans, sliced thinly (alternatively use French beans)
2 birds’-eye chillies, seeds removed (if liked), sliced thinly
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú carrot, finely diced
1 coriander root and leaves, chopped
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú cucumber, skinned, cored and diced
1 thumb-sized piece galangal, chopped finely
1 stick lemongrass (the soft bit only), finely sliced
½ lime, juice only
1 shallot, finely diced
1 dessertspoon Thai red curry paste
plain flour, for dusting
1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
2 tbsp clear honey
3 tbsp groundnut oil, for shallow frying
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 free-range egg
500g/1lb 2oz skinned and pin-boned halibut fillet, chopped
1 lime leaf, finely sliced
1 tsp grated palm sugar