Description
Keto Otak-Otak is a delicious low-carb grilled fish cake wrapped in banana leaves, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10-12 banana leaves, cut into squares (or parchment paper as an alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 375°F). If using a grill, prepare it for indirect heat.
- In a food processor, combine the fish fillets, coconut milk, almond flour, fish sauce, lime juice, red curry paste, garlic powder, ginger paste, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Lay out the banana leaves or parchment paper squares on a clean surface. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the fish mixture onto the center of each square.
- Fold the banana leaves or parchment paper over the fish mixture to create a packet, securing it tightly with kitchen twine or toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the packets on the grill or in the oven. Grill for about 15-20 minutes, or bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully unwrap the packets and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red curry paste or a chopped chili pepper to the fish mixture.
- You can substitute the white fish with shrimp or a combination of seafood for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg