Banana Leaf-wrapped Fish and Prawn Otah

[Ingredients]

• 150g prawns - peeled, diced

• 200g mackerel fish paste

• 120g shallots - peeled

• 10 garlic cloves - peeled

• 1 lemongrass - outer layers removed, sliced

• 5 chilli - deseeded, sliced

• 10 lime leaves - sliced

• 3 galangal slices

• 4-5 ginger slices

• 4tbsp coconut milk

• 2tbsp water

• 1tsp sambal chilli paste

• 1 1/2tbsp sugar

• 1 1/2tbsp cornstarch

• 1tsp curry powder

• 1 egg white

• 1tsp salt

• Banana leaves - cut into 20cm squares

• Some cooking oil to brush leaves

• Toothpicks

[Steps]

1. Blanch leaves, wipe dry and set aside. This helps to soften the leaves, so they don’t tear up while wrapping. Also, act as a form of sterilisation.

2. Blend prawns and fish together into a smooth paste, set aside.

3. Blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chilli, lime leaves, galangal and ginger together, then add in coconut milk and water, and blend into a smooth paste.

4. Add in prawn-and-fish paste and the remaining ingredients, blend into a smooth paste.

5. Grab a piece of leaf, brush some oil and add 2tbsp of fish paste in the middle.

6. Fold up the sides and secure with toothpicks.

7. Preheat oven 180degC. Grill them for 15mins, flip them over halfway through. Leave a tray underneath the rack to catch any residue.

Adapted from: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPX29dlnKn-/?utm_medium=copy_link