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Large banana leaf

Bada Kela Patta

80 g1 large leaf (about 100 x 30 cm)

Approx. weight from typical large-leaf area and areal density.

Nothing truly matches the edible leaf and its aroma; parchment or foil only do the wrapping job.

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  Banana leaf

  Use two smaller banana leaves overlapped to the same size; soften briefly over a flame. Same aroma and edible wrap, but watch the seam.

• Parchment paper

  Cut to the same size and use as a wrap; no banana aroma, so add a banana leaf underneath if you have one.

• Aluminium foil

  Use the same size as a steamer wrap; it holds shape but gives no aroma and is not eaten.

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