SUPER EASY Otah (Otak Otak) 乌达 Singapore Hawker Street Food & Nyonya Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade blends can be healthier and more customizable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

banana leaves

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Aluminum foil can be used for wrapping if banana leaves are unavailable.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and filleting it.

Blend the fish with coconut milk, red curry paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, sugar, salt, shallots, garlic, ginger, and chili until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Cut banana leaves into squares and soften them by briefly passing over a flame.

Spoon the fish mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square.

Fold the banana leaves over the mixture to create packets, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.

Preheat a grill or steamer to medium heat.

Place the packets on the grill or in the steamer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.

Remove the packets from the heat and let cool slightly before unwrapping.

Serve the otah-otah warm with rice or as a snack.

Cooking Techniques

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