How to store banana leaves. You can store fresh banana leaves in the refrigerator for up to one week. Be sure they are tightly wrapped with plastic wrap or a zip-top bag with the air removed. You can safely store properly wrapped frozen leaves in the freezer for up to six months.
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Banana leaves have many uses. They are used as plates, adds a certain aroma to your food that just makes it taste so much better. They are very flexible, waterproof and large.
If you are getting your Banana leaves fresh, here are some tips to help you store them
It is commonly used in countries like India, Indonesia, Africa and also in the Caribbeans. Hindus use them as decorations in places like weddings, parties and housewarmings. They are also good replacement options for parchment papers, foil and waxed papers. When you grill your food with the leaves, they add a smoky flavour to your dish
Besides the additional flavour it adds to your food, banana leaves are rich in antioxidants and even though you can’t eat the leaf, the antioxidants are absorbed into the food during cooking.
The easiest way to preserve banana leaves (pt 1)
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