Banana Leaves

Vietnam

National Dish Vietnam: Banh Gio Chay (Recipe)

Meet Banh Gio Chay, the gentle, plant-based cousin of one of Vietnam’s most comforting steamed snacks. These soft rice cakes …

Vietnam

Discover Banh Com, one of Vietnam’s most cherished sweet treats! This delicate rice-flour dessert is filled with a soft, …

Vietnam

Discover Banh Bot Loc, a captivating little dish from Vietnam! These delicate, translucent tapioca dumplings are filled with …

Uruguay

Say hello to Chicken Tamales, a heartwarming speciality that brings a real taste of Uruguay to the table. Tender chicken, fragrant …

Uruguay

Meet Chicken Tamal, a comforting Uruguayan classic that wraps tender chicken and a savoury corn dough inside fragrant banana …

Philippines

Say hello to Tamales Pampanga, a soulful steamed parcel that captures the heart of Filipino home cooking. Built on a smooth rice …

Philippines

Meet Suman sa Lihiya, a beloved Filipino sweet that turns humble glutinous rice into something quietly special. Wrapped snugly in …

Philippines

Meet Suman, one of the Philippines’ best-loved sweet treats! These tender little parcels of sticky rice are simmered with …

Philippines

Meet Pinangat na Isda, a fragrant taste of the Philippine coast where tender fish is steamed inside parcels of banana leaf. The …

Philippines

Meet Pinais na Tilapia, a beautifully simple Filipino dish that lets fresh fish take centre stage. Tender tilapia is seasoned with …

Philippines

Say hello to Pinais na Hipon, a fragrant Filipino dish that wraps plump prawns in banana leaves and bathes them in creamy coconut …

Philippines

Meet Kakanin Bilog, a charming little sweet from the heart of Filipino kitchens. These soft, chewy rice dumplings are made from …