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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 50 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
- Per portion
- 249 kcal
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla kräftdjur och fisk. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 300 gmackerel fillet, skinless, boneless, minced
- 60 mlcoconut milk, thick
- 1 msktapioca flour
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 0,5 tsksugar
- 4 stbanana leaf, cut into 15x15cm squares
spice paste
- 3 stshallot, roughly chopped
- 3 stred chili, deseeded, roughly chopped
- 2 klyftagarlic clove, peeled
- 10 gginger, peeled, roughly chopped
- 15 glemongrass, white part only, sliced
- 0,5 tskturmeric powder
- 5 ggalangal, peeled, roughly chopped
- 0,5 tskshrimp paste
Utrustning
food processor · grill · steamer · mixing bowl
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 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.
Cirka 5 min
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the minced mackerel fillet with the prepared spice paste, coconut milk, tapioca flour, salt, and sugar.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 15 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 2 min
- 5
Place a spoonful of the fish mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square.
Cirka 3 min
- 6
Fold the banana leaf into a neat parcel, securing the ends with toothpicks.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 15 min
Kockens tips: If steaming, steam for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- 8
Serve the Otak-Otak hot, directly from the banana leaf parcels.
Per portion
Näringsvärden
- Kalorier
- 248,6kcal
- Protein
- 11,8g
- Kolhydrater
- 15,4g
- Fett
- 16,3g
- Fiber
- 1,5g
- Socker
- 2,8g
Beräknat utifrån mängderna i receptet. Värdena kan variera beroende på varumärken och byten.
Håll det gott
Store leftover Otak-Otak in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or by grilling/steaming until warmed through.