Sardine Otah
Craving something spicy and deeply comforting? This sardine otah comes together in one blender and one dish, ready to wrap, bake or steam as the day…
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- blender
- ovenproof dish
- Oven
- Steamer
- grill
Ingredients
- 2 cm ginger , peeled
- 2 cm fresh turmeric , peeled
- 6 chilli padi
- 100 g shallots , peeled
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 150 ml coconut cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsps salt
- 1 ½ tbsps rice flour
- 2 medium eggs , beaten
- 6 kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely
- 3 cans sardines, 425 g , drained and flaked
- Banana leaves , scalded (optional)
Instructions
- Place ginger, turmeric, chillies, shallots, coriander and coconut cream in a blender. Blend till smooth.
- Mix blended ingredients with remaining ingredients, except banana leaves.
- Line a small ovenproof dish with banana leaf and pour in fish mixture.
- Bake at 180 C for 25 mins or until firm.
- Cool slightly and cut into squares to serve.
- Or, using scalded banana leaves, wrap into packages and steam or grill for 20 mins.