Otak Otak (Fish Mousse Grilled on a Banana Leaf)

Yield: 24 Servings
Categories: Appetizers, Singapore
Rempah (see below)
1 1/2lbWhite fish filets
2tsSalt
1tbSugar
1/2tsWhite pepper
1lgEgg, lightly beaten
4Fresh or frozen Kaffir lime leaves (daun limau perut) *
246-inch squares of fresh or frozen banana leaf or aluminum foil
24mdShrimp (about 1/2 pound), peeled and deveined
REMPAH (SPICE PASTE
8Dried red chiles
2Stalks fresh lemongrass or
1tbLemongrass powder or
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2qtSlices fresh galangal or
1qtSlice dried galangal, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
6cnNuts (buah kera) or macadamia nuts
2Shallots
4Cloves garlic
1/2tsTurmeric
3/4tsGround coriander seeds
1/2tsShrimp paste or anchovy paste
1cThick coconut milk
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