Melaka is not only well known for its historical and heritage trail, but it is also famous for its diversity in food too. As of today, you will be exposed to the meaning of otak-otak and where to locate it. During the early days, all ingredients were blend together to produce otak-otak, and it looked alike like a human brain. Thus, the reason behind why it is known as otak-otak. More often than not, otak-otak is made with fish paste, and it is prepared by grilling or steaming. A grilled otak-otak is reddish in colour and is more fragrant, whereas a steamed otak-otak appears as a pale-reddish orangey colour, tender to eat and is somewhat squashy. To get some delicious otak-otak in town, delve into the best otak otak in Melaka.
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Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant
Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant welcomes its visitors with a fair range of original Nyonya delicacies prepared by the owner itself. For the love of chilli and fish, try some of its featured dishes here, including asam pedas fish and curry fish head crafted with at least 10 distinctive spices. Otherwise, skip the hassle of deboning when you dine, by getting the fish paste otak-otak instead. It is just so tender, tasty and rich with spices.
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244, Jalan Melaka Raya 1, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia, 75000, Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka
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