Otak-otak is Malaysian barbequed fish paste (or fish mousse as some may call it). The word otak means brain in Malay. This is due to the soft, mousse-like texture of the fish paste resembling..err the brain. I hope you are not grossed out...hahha. This delicious fish paste of mackerel is mixed with spices such as garlic, chillies, lemon grass, shallots, coconut milk and tumeric, wrapped in banana leaves and then placed over the grill. It has been said that the best otak-otak is from the town of Muar in the state of Johor, where they are made from a combination of fish head, cuttlefish and chicken. Modern varieties of the otak-otak are also made with crab and prawn meat. Otak-otak is usually eaten with rice or on its own as a snack.
Wanna try delicious edible brains? Try otak-otak.
Otak-otak was photographed at a night market (pasar malam).
.jpg)
13 comments:
Oh..yums!! Any recipe for Otak Otak!!! I love it!!
I like otak otak too. When I eat otak otak, the 'bumbu kacang' has to be a lot. :)
Oh yum!! I love otak-otak, especially the ones from Muar, those are the best! :D
It doesn't gross me out. I have eaten cow brain quesadillas in Mexico and they are delicious! LOL
interesting ... otak also means brain here in my country (Philippines). :)
I am not a big fan of otak-otak unfortunately. The last time I ate one was when I was pregnant with Raimie. :-(
Thanks everyone for your comments..I love otak from Muar too. The best!
Hahha..Lina, was that a craving during your pregnancy?
It's the first time I know otak-otak,
I am drooling by your vivid describe!
This brain is much nicer and palatable than the pig brain (Chinese delicacy) :p
I agree, nowhere else has better brains (oops! I mean "otak-otak") than Muar's. Have you been to Muar? You must try their o-chian (oyster omelette) too. Yum!
Muar is a coastal fishing town which explains the abundance of fresh seafood available. Here are two posts on my Muar visit - Part 1 and Part 2. Hope you will enjoy the virtual visits.
Hey thanks Happysurfer for the info links. I have not been to Muar....but won't mind going all the way there for some good brains and o-chian..I love oysters!
Wow. the title is great! I have never heard about Otak Otak before but it seem to be adorable!
Hugs from Angel.
I've tried Muar otak otak, quite different from Singapore's.
We have quite a variety of otaks in Singapore too.
Post a Comment