Step 1

Chili Paste.Blend all ingredients in the chili blend to a smooth texture. Add some oil if mixture is too dry during blending.Pan fry chili with oil until it becomes a thick sambal sauce, add coriander powder, sugar and salt. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Turning Fish Blend into Otah paste.Add 2 eggs, 100ml coconut milk to fish blend mix and blend until smooth.If you like some texture to it, leave a small portion and pulse blend slightlyMix the 2 together, then add the cooled chili paste and mix to a light even orange paste.

Step 3

Wrap.Clean banana leaves and wipe dry with a clean cloth.Brush the dull side of banana leaf with oil. Each otak should use about 2 tablespoons of Otak paste.Fasten the 2 ends with tooth picks, making sure they do not leak.| You can also make otak omelettes by breaking the cooked otak into smaller pieces and add to 2 –3 beaten eggs and pan fry. Then you can enjoy the egg goodness with otak chunks.

Step 4

Grill.Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, the otak should feel firm like tau gua, then it’s ready.| You can also steam the otakis a shallow dish and eat it as a dish with rice.