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Add egg whites, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the paste becomes slightly sticky.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the ground fish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually fold in the tapioca starch until the mixture is well incorporated and thick.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually fold in the tapioca starch","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place about 2 tablespoons of the fish mixture in the center of a banana leaf. Roll the leaf into a cylinder and secure both ends with toothpicks or staples.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place about 2 tablespoons of the fish mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Grill the parcels on a charcoal grill or a dry pan over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the leaves are charred and the fish inside is firm.","group":"Cooking","title":"Grill the parcels","timerMinutes":14,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using fresh mackerel (tenggiri) provides the best texture. If banana leaves are unavailable, you can use parchment paper, though you will lose the signature smoky aroma.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian","Malaysian","Singaporean"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["food processor","charcoal grill or grill pan","toothpicks"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":16,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 16 small parcels"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The fish paste can be made and kept in the fridge. Wrapped but uncooked parcels can also be refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover grilled Otak-otak in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 5 minutes or microwave for 1 minute until warm."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fotak_otak_529fb4083c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=11a6e42c-be00-45c8-8fa2-7aa25f8215c9","imageAlt":"Otak-otak — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["otak-otak","fish cake","grilled fish","street food","spicy snack","low carb","gluten free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Otak-otak","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:03:36.639Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:03:36.639Z","related":[{"id":"banh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89","slug":"banh-trang-tron-vietnamese-mixed-rice-paper","title":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)","description":"A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=294e130b-c295-4b32-89de-a9db875c890f","imageAlt":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper) — recipe cover","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","chewy","vietnamese snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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