Can you boil banana leaves?

Chef's answer
Banana leaves are not eaten, but commonly used to wrap foods which are then steamed, boiled, grilled or even baked. The leaves impart a wonderful aroma and lovely color to foods they are wrapped in..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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The large leaves may look intimidating, but they're easy to harvest and work with in the kitchen. You can eat broccoli leaves raw or you can cook them a number of ways.
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Directions
  • Cook the glutinous rice in a rice cooker and let cool slightly. ...
  • Lay large rectangular sections of the banana leaves on a cutting board. ...
  • Arrange the packets in a steamer and steam over medium heat for 1 hour, replenishing with more water as needed.
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    How To Make Bamboo Leaf Tea
  • Bring 8 oz of pure water to boil.
  • Pour over 1 bag of bamboo leaf tea or about 1 teaspoon of dried bamboo leaves in a cup.
  • Cover with a clean cloth.
  • Steep for at least 4-5 minutes. ...
  • Add a little honey or stevia to sweeten, and a little lemon juice for flavor.
  • Enjoy!
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    Preparing the leaves
  • Soak bamboo leaves in warm water for 5 minutes.
  • Scrub leaves thoroughly in cold water.
  • Boil the leaves for 15 minutes until soft.
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    Banana leaves are not eaten, but commonly used to wrap foods which are then steamed, boiled, grilled or even baked. The leaves impart a wonderful aroma and lovely color to foods they are wrapped in..
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    Banana leaves are used to wrap marinated fish or meat, for grilling or sticky (glutinous) rice for boiling.
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    You need heat, direct or indirect, to prep the banana leaves. ... Microwave - Yes, I've done this a lot of times - I set it to one to two minutes, depending on the how many plies of leaves I need to heat. Try using 30 seconds at a time..
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