And, of course, it's still very much in use today! So, curious to know about the use of banana leaf in cuisine? Check out this gallery to learn more.

Steamed banh nam and banh bot loc dumplings arrive wrapped in banana leaves like tiny presents. Doused in sweet nuoc cham fish sauce dressing, their sticky-chewy softness is strangely addictive.

Something beautiful happens when protein is smeared with citrusy achiote paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and roasted. The famous Mexican pork dish cochinita pibil is prepared this way ...

Come along with me to a restaurant serving all you can eat Indian vegetarian food in Kerala, including a banana leaf sadhya for only $2.78 in Trivandrum, India! This once-peaceful island is ...

The researchers gathered leaf litter samples from banana fields in two distinct bioclimatic zones in Martinique, “the South of Martinique” (South zone) and “central Martinique” (Central zone). The ...

But contrary to what many people believe, banana peels are not only safe to eat, they also offer a number of health benefits. In addition to the nutritional benefits of eating banana peels ...

Placing food on a banana leaf is an age-old custom that has scientific backing and deep cultural meaning beyond mere aesthetics and nostalgia. Banana leaves contain polyphenols, which give meals a ...

Suprise your family with this white fish on toasted banana leaf! A very typical Mexican dish that is simply irresistable! Federal funding cuts ripple through the heart of Trump country Every ...