Otak-otak calories
Fish paste mixed with coconut milk, chilli, lemongrass and spices, wrapped in coconut or banana leaves, then grilled or steamed. Muar is known for its thin grilled sticks.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Otak-otak (5 grilled sticks, Muar style) has about 200 kcal. Most servings fall between 140 and 320 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 10 g
- Fat
- 12 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 5 grilled sticks, Muar style, about 125 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 14 g | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 20% |
| Fat | 12 g | 53% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| 1 stick | 40 kcal |
| Nyonya steamed otak-otak in banana leaf, 1 large piece | 170 kcal |
| 10 sticks | 400 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Coconut milk in the fish paste gives most of the fat.
- The fish gives protein, so otak-otak has more protein than most kuih.
- A little starch and sugar in the paste add the carbs.
How to make it lighter
- Eat otak-otak as a side with rice and vegetables, not as a whole bag.
- Count the sticks as you eat them, because they are small.
- Have it with plain bread or rice instead of fried sides.
How to log Otak-otak in Nibbs
Type the number of sticks, for example 5 otak-otak Muar, because each stick is small. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Otak-otak calorie questions
How many calories are in otak-otak?
Five grilled Muar-style otak-otak sticks have about 200 kcal, or about 40 kcal per stick. Most servings fall between 140 and 320 kcal. A large Nyonya steamed piece has about 170 kcal.
Is otak-otak healthy?
Otak-otak is grilled or steamed, and it gives a fair amount of protein from the fish. The coconut milk adds fat, so the number of sticks you eat changes the total the most.
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