How to Make Otak Otak Iwak

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Chop the kucai leaves.

   Chop them into small pieces These leaves are added as the herbs as well as the garnish.
   
   If it is difficult to find these leaves, you can substitute them with scallions.
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   Step 2: Put the blended/milled fish into the bowl.

   ,,, This will ensure that the flavors spread evenly throughout the dish. ,,,, The spicy fish filling is ready to cook. , The size of the leaves should be around 20 centimeter (7.9 in) x 20 centimeter (7.9 in).
   
   Clean the leaves before use. ,,,, Do this for each roll. ,,,,,, It's ready. , You should find that you get around 15 pieces to share around. , The otak-otak iwak is ready to serve.
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   Step 3: Add the ground garlic and onion.

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   Step 4: Add the salt and the turmeric powder.

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   Step 5: Mix the ingredients together.

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   Step 6: Place the chopped kucai leaves into the bowl.

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   Step 7: Pour in the coconut milk.

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   Step 8: Add the starch flour little by little.

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   Step 9: Mix the flour.

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    Step 10: Prepare the banana leaves.

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    Step 11: Place two large spoonfuls of the spicy fish filling on the banana leaf.

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    Step 12: Roll up the leaf.

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    Step 13: Roll up the opposite side.

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    Step 14: Secure the leaf together at the final open edge by using a toothpick.

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    Step 15: The otak-otak iwak packages are ready to steam.

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    Step 16: Steam the packages in the medium heat for 30 minutes.

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    Step 17: Remove the packages from the steamer when done.

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    Step 18: Put the packages into the pan.

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    Step 19: Grill the packages on low heat for 40 minutes.

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    Step 20: If the leaves have dried and are turning brown

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    Step 21: take the packages from the pan.

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    Step 22: Plate up.

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    Step 23: Serve.

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