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 5 cm 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.