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Otak-Otak
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of Otak-Otak, a delightful plant-based twist on the traditional dish. This recipe combines fragrant spices, creamy coconut, and zesty makrut lime leaves to create a rich and savory flavor without the seafood. Perfect for anyone craving a unique, vegan-friendly version of this classic delicacy!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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500 gvegan mock meat or vegetarian fish or tofu
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banana leaves
Paste
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1 tspvegetarian belacan powder or paste
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4 cmfresh turmeric
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4 clovesgarlic
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75 gshallots
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1 pcbig red onion
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1 tspsalt
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1 tbspsugar
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2 tbsprice flour
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2 tbsptapioca flour or 1 portion vegan egg
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5 pcsdried red chilies
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5 pcskashmiri chilies otherwise double the dried red chillies
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8 pcsmakrut lime leaves
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2 pcslemongrass
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200 mlcoconut cream
Garnish
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turmeric leaves
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red chilies
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calamansi lime
Instructions
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Blend all the ingredients for the paste with as little water as possible to form a thick paste.
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Mix the paste with crumbled vegan mock meat, vegetarian fish, or tofu.
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Scoop approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Otak-otak paste onto banana leaves that have been roasted on a fire for easy folding. Seal with a toothpick if necessary.
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Steam or oven-bake it for about 15 minutes, then they are ready to serve. Garnish with turmeric leaves, red chilies, and calamansi.
