Cooking in banana leaves

In our banana leaf-grilled fish recipe, banana leaves impart a sweet and grassy aroma to fish while also keeping the fillets from sticking to the grill.

Adapted from the Queer Eye TV show; stored here for me to try later. You can substitute scallions for the onion if you prefer.

Paturi ~ Fish paturi is a popular Bengali dish, especially enjoyed in West Bengal and Bangladesh. It’s typically made with fish fillets marinated in a mixture of mustard paste, green chilies, and spices. The marinated fish is then wrapped in mostly banana leaves, but pumpkin, bottle gourd leaves are also used and steamed or cooked on a griddle. . This cooking method infuses the fish with a unique flavor and makes it tender and aromatic. The banana or other leaf also imparts a subtle earthy…

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Bánh tét is a Vietnamese sticky rice cake which is rolled in banana leaf. This version includes pork and mung beans for a savory Lunar New Year treat.

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Let your guests unwrap their own fish “package” at the table so that the spicy aroma wafts up from the plates and enlivens their appetites. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Many supermarkets and greengrocers sell bundles of trimmed banana-leaf squares; they can also be used as placemats for an Asian meal. […]

In #Uganda, Barbara wraps bananas in #banana leaves to prepare them for cooking "matooke," the main component of meals in World Vision's Kasangombe community. (Photo: 2010 Jon Warren/World Vision)

Thai is becoming more and more popular as a takeaway option as it has more fragrant flavours and lighter dishes. Pad Thai is a classic spicy noodle dish and is very popular street food in Thailand. Recreate your own at home with our easy 15 minute recipe.

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