In certain areas of Thailand, most notably the southern regions, Banana Leaf features high on the list of staple ingredients used in the preparation of local dishes. One distinct difference between Banana Leaves and other ingredients, is that the Banana Leaf is most often used as a wrapping or container for the completed item of food. For example, they may be used to wrap fish before it is barbequed or to hold rice which is being steamed or baked. Using Banana Leaf in this way also adds a flavour and aroma to the food during the cooking stage.
The most distinctive way in which Banana Leaves are used in Thai cooking, is the way they are used to make Haw Mok dishes, which is a way of preparing a Thai curry, inside a small cup which is made from Banana Leaves. Usually, this will be a fish curry (Haw Mok Plaa), but it can be made of pork, chicken, or even just vegetables. Most Haw Mok type curies will contain coconut, making them rich and creamy they are particularly popular in the South of Thailand.
Another popular use of Banana Leaves in Thai cuisine is to wrap whole leaves around a fresh fish, which has been gutted and stuffed with a mixture of herbs and garlic and spices. The fish is then baked in a hot oven for around 20 minutes, the moisture from the Banana Leaf keeps the fish from becoming too dry, and the result is a succulent, aromatic and tasty dish, which could not be prepared in any other way.
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