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19. Otak-otak

Perhaps named by someone with an offbeat sense of humor, otak-otak translates as "brains" in Malay -- but it gets this graphic moniker from its appearance, not its taste or ingredients.

This fish paste mixture of spices and diced onions is loosely wrapped in a banana leaf and barbecued over charcoal until the pinkish contents become warm and the leaves are slightly charred.

No fuss or frills when it comes to eating -- picking at it straight from the leaf is the only way to do it.

12/2/179:52 PM

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19. Otak-otak

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