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Otak-Otak Recipe (Nyonya Grilled Fish Paste in Banana Leaves)

A traditional Nyonya dish made from fish paste, spices, and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Nyonya
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Fish Paste
  • 200 ml Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Chili Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 10 pieces Banana Leaves for wrapping

Instructions 

  1. 1. Mix fish paste, coconut milk, chili paste, salt, and sugar in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2. Cut banana leaves into 20cm x 20cm pieces and soften them by steaming or passing them over a flame.
  3. 3. Place a spoonful of the fish mixture onto each banana leaf piece and fold to enclose the filling.
  4. 4. Grill the wrapped fish paste on medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side or until the banana leaves are charred and the fish paste is cooked through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Banana Leaves, Grilled Fish, Nyonya Cuisine
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