This tiny parcel stores some very yummy, spicy experience. It is wrapped with banana leaves and steamed. One packet costs RM1.80 (depending on location).
It is called the otak-otak. I am not sure why it is called such because otak-otak is translated as brains? in English. Probably because of the mushy mess?
When you open it up, it reveals a parcel of very fragrant paste of coconut milk, spices, chillies, kaffir lime leaves, daun kadok (will post pic next time), fish and some egg.
I have never made otak-otak before. However, my mother would normally steam a whole dish of it which can last as an accompaniment to our rice for days.
Some coffeeshops will sell these otak-otak packets which can be eaten on its own. Just look out for the otak-otak signs. The above otak-otak is bought from the night hawker stalls at the Pulau Tikus market.
Related : Muar otak-otak
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on Aug 10th, 2005 at 3:27 pm
can get frozen ones these days too :p
on Aug 11th, 2005 at 3:28 am
Yum! I prefer this kind to the Muar type.
on Aug 12th, 2005 at 2:17 pm
There’s an easy recipe for otak otak over at Star Online’s Kuali. Here’s the url. http://kuali.com/recipes/viewrecipe.asp?r=767