Malaysian Otak-Otak
This traditional Malaysian grilled fish cake features a fragrant blend of spices, herbs, and coconut milk mixed with fish. It's steamed or grilled in banana leaf parcels, offering a delightful aroma and spicy, savory flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 50 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 249 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 300 gmackerel fillet, skinless, boneless, minced
- 60 mlcoconut milk, thick
- 1 lyžicatapioca flour
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
- 0,5 lyžičkasugar
- 4 ksbanana leaf, cut into 15x15cm squares
spice paste
- 3 ksshallot, roughly chopped
- 3 ksred chili, deseeded, roughly chopped
- 2 strúčikgarlic clove, peeled
- 10 gginger, peeled, roughly chopped
- 15 glemongrass, white part only, sliced
- 0,5 lyžičkaturmeric powder
- 5 ggalangal, peeled, roughly chopped
- 0,5 lyžičkashrimp paste
Vybavenie
food processor · grill · steamer · mixing bowl
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Prepare the spice paste by blending the shallots, red chilies, garlic cloves, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric powder, galangal, and shrimp paste in a food processor until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to help it blend.
Približne 5 min
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the minced mackerel fillet with the prepared spice paste, coconut milk, tapioca flour, salt, and sugar.
Približne 3 min
- 3
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a thick paste. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: Marinating allows the flavors to meld together.
- 4
Briefly wilt the banana leaf pieces over a low flame or by dipping them in hot water; this makes them pliable and easier to fold without tearing.
Približne 2 min
- 5
Place a spoonful of the fish mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square.
Približne 3 min
- 6
Fold the banana leaf into a neat parcel, securing the ends with toothpicks.
Približne 5 min
- 7
Preheat a grill or prepare a steamer. If grilling, cook the parcels over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, until the fish is cooked through and the banana leaves are slightly charred.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: If steaming, steam for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- 8
Serve the Otak-Otak hot, directly from the banana leaf parcels.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 248,6kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 11,8g
- Sacharidy
- 15,4g
- Tuky
- 16,3g
- Vláknina
- 1,5g
- Cukry
- 2,8g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Otak-Otak in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or by grilling/steaming until warmed through.