Otak Otak

Main dishes - fish

Preparation time

2h 0min

Total time

2h 0min

Portion

10 portion(s)

Level

medium

TM 6
TM 5
TM 31
TM 21

by TinaChua

published: 2023/10/19

changed: 2023/10/23

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Ingredients

Otak Otak

150 g french eschallot, peeled, around 10pcs
25 g garlic, peeled, around 5pcs
10 pieces long red chillies, deseeded
5 pieces dried chillies, deseeded, soaked half hour
25 g turmeric, fresh, peeled
3 stalks Fresh Lemongrass, use root up to 5cm length
25 g galangal, fresh root, peeled
6 pieces candlenuts
20 g roasted shrimp paste
5 piece eggs, approx 240g
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp sugar
0.5 litres coconut cream
2 tablespoons rice flour
500 g Firm White Fish Fillets, cut to 5cm chunks
15 pieces fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded 1mm

Assembling Parcels

1000 g water
10 pieces banana leaf, 18 x 20cm rectangles, scald to soften
10 pieces daun kaduk, optional
10 pieces Toothpicks, or stapler

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Recipe's preparation

Prepare Otak Otak

Place turmeric, lemongrass roots, galangal, candlenuts into bowl and Turbo 2 seconds, twice

Add chillies, eschallots, garlic, eggs, salt, white pepper, sugar, rice flour, shrimp paste, coconut cream, fish and Blend "Blend" 60 seconds speed 10.

Place fish in a sealable container and pour otak marinade in. Add shredded kaffir lime leaves and let it marinade for at least half hour.

Wash bowl and fill with tap water 1 liter and boil to 100 degrees

Cut banana leaves to rectangle 10 x 19cm. Wipe clean and make sure there's no cracks in the leaves. Cut another strip of 5cm x 15cm. Make 10 of each and scald or burn to soften leaves. Daun Kaduk Leaves Wash and drain dry. Have toothpicks OR stapler to secure otak otak packs on standby.

You can do this after preparing otak otak marinade (as it requires 30 minutes marination)

Folding Parcels

Place banana leaf strip on the table and place 10 x 19 cm rectangle banana leaf on top.
Place on daun kaduk, then 4 tablespoons of otak mixture.

Lift top and bottom banana leave to meet, then crease sides to fold and create a sitting triangle. Banana leaf strip still remains on the table and as parcel is gathered, bring the leaf strip to the top and use a toothpick or stapler to secure parcel.

Cut excess leaves and place on Varoma.

Steaming Otak Otak

Boil 1 liter water in Thermomix and place varoma tray with parcels.

Steam for 15-20 min Varoma Speed 4

Tip

Other important accessories : Scissors, Staplers, or toothpicks.

No banana leaf? replace with baking paper.

No daun kaduk? Leave it out.

Seafood of choice - firm white fish, mackerel cutlets, shelled prawns

Thermomix Model

Recipe is created for
TM 6

For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
Recipe is created for
TM 5

If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.

Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!
Recipe is created for
TM 31
Recipe is created for
TM 21

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