Otak-Otak
HalalA grilled fish cake made from ground fish mixed with spices, coconut milk, and chili paste, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over charcoal. Smoky, spicy, and fragrant.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
- mackerel
- coconut milk
- chili paste
- turmeric
- lemongrass
- galangal
- kaffir lime leaves
- banana leaves
Variations
- otak-otak bakar
- otak-otak goreng
- otak-otak Muar
- otak-otak Nyonya
Did You Know
The name 'otak-otak' means 'brain-brain' in Malay, referring to the soft, brain-like texture of the fish paste. Muar in Johor is considered the otak-otak capital of Malaysia.
Nutrition Facts
3 pieces (150g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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