Otak-Otak Bao Buns

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A Singapore hawker mash-up: Peranakan-Malay otak-otak tucked inside a soft, pillowy Cantonese-style lotus-leaf bao.The filling is the proper otak rempah — galangal, lemongrass, can dlenut, dried and fresh chilli, ginger, garlic, shallot, belacan — folded through fish paste and santan. Encased in a lightly sweet steamed bun that catches the spice without dulling it.Steam for 6–8 minutes and eat hot, the bun pulled open so the otak shows through. Show more