Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
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Nov 4 2009, 12:45 pmThe Secrets of a Family Recipe
Long after her grandmother, a legendary cook, died, the author learns to make her signature dish: otah.read moreRecipes
Nov 4 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Otah
The paste--also known as otak or otak-otak--is a spicy mousse, usually made with mackerel, that is wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed or grilled. It can be eaten on its own, mashed into rice or slathered onto bread for a savory lunch or breakfast.read more
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Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan is a New York-based food and fashion writer who is researching and writing a food memoir about learning about her family in Singapore by cooking with them. "A Tiger In The Kitchen" is scheduled to be published by Hyperion's Voice imprint in January 2011. You can read the blog that's accompanying her travels and research at her Web site. full bio
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