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Muğla Taratorlu Kabak Mücveri
Medium 40 min~224 kcal 3/10
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Otak-Otak
Spiced fish paste is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled into fragrant Southeast Asian fish cakes.
Medium⏱️ 51 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 16 min cook
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Timeline
Total 51 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the fish filling
- 500 gr White fish fillet
- 1 adet Egg
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Coconut milk
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Tapioca starch
- 3 adet Kaffir lime leaves
For the spice paste
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 dal Lemongrass
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 adet Hot red pepper
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For wrapping
- 8 parça Banana leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Pass the banana leaves through hot water to make them flexible.
- 2
Briefly process the fish fillet with the egg, coconut milk, starch, and salt.
- 3
Make a paste from the onion, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, and hot pepper, then mix it into the fish mixture.
- 4
Finely shred the kaffir lime leaves and add them to the mixture.
- 5
Divide the mixture among the banana leaves and close them into thin packets.
- 6
Steam the packets for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
If desired, scent both sides in a pan for 3 minutes and serve with lime.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Briefly passing the banana leaves through hot water keeps them from cracking; without leaves, small parchment packets work the same way.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Open the packets and arrange them on an appetizer plate with lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
18
g protein
14
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 26%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Otak-Otak make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Otak-Otak take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 51 minutes in total.Is Otak-Otak difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Otak-Otak have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 14g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Otak-Otak contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Otak-Otak belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Otak-Otak need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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