Otak – Otak

Otak – Otak (serves 10)

Ingredients:

White Fish Meat, washed 400 gm

Shrimp Meat, washed 400 gm

Shallots, peeled, finely chopped 5 nos

Eggs, slightly beaten 3 nos

Coconut Milk 1 litre

Sugar 2 tbsp

Turmeric Leaves, thinly sliced 5 inches

Lime Leaves, thinly sliced 5 pcs

Water 150 ml

Banana Leaves 10 pieces

Salt

Spice Blend:

Turmeric 2 tbsp

Chilli Powder 3 tbsp

Red Chilli, deseeded 4 nos

Galangal 2 inches

Candlenuts 8 nos

Lemongrass, sliced 5 stalks

Garlic cloves, peeled 5 nos

Shallots, peeled, finely chopped 12 nos

Shrimp Paste 12 tbsp

Method:

1. Cut the fish and shrimp into thin small slices, then minced them in a food processor till smooth.

2. Add in water and a little salt into the mixture to mix well.

3. Add in the spice blend and eggs into the mixture and mix till everything is well combined.

4. Then pour in coconut milk, sugar, salt, turmeric and lime leaves, mix well.

5. Spread the mixture on the banana leaves, wrap it up well and fix both ends with toothpicks.

6. Grill it over with medium fire for 10 minutes or till it is cooked. Flip it on and off to make sure it is cooked at all sides.

7. Serve immediately.