Paleo Otak-Otak (Spiced Fish Cakes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb White Fish Fillets (e.g., Mackerel)
• 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1/4 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 3 leaves Lime Leaves
• 2 tbsp Coconut Flour
• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 6 pieces Banana Leaves

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 1 lb of white fish fillets into small pieces. Place these pieces into a food processor along with the 1/4 cup of onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp of ginger, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of chili powder, 3 leaves of lime leaves, 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 2 tbsp of coconut flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper. Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth.
2. 2Prepare the banana leaves by cutting them into 6 equal pieces. Lightly grease each piece of banana leaf with 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
3. 3Spoon an equal amount of the fish mixture onto the center of each prepared banana leaf piece.
4. 4Carefully fold the banana leaves over the fish mixture to create a sealed packet. Secure the packets with toothpicks to prevent them from opening during cooking.
5. 5Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is approximately 350-400°F (175-200°C).
6. 6Place the folded banana leaf packets onto the preheated grill. Grill for 8-10 minutes on each side. The fish is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the mixture is firm to the touch.
7. 7Remove the Otak-Otak packets from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving immediately.

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