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The green leaf that grows on a banana tree, which can be dried, cleaned, cut to size, and then used as a wrap for steaming or heating food. Spanish cultures use banana leaves to steam and cook tamales while Asian cultures similarly use banana leaves for wrapping cooked rice, fish and poultry. The leaf serves to enhance the food with a fresh fruit flavor similar to adding an herb for seasoning, while also keeping it moist and pleasantly presented.
Banana leaves are large and may be dark green in color or dried to a dull appearing greenish tan when used as a food wrap. If banana leaves are to be used over an open flame, keep the leaf moving approximately an inch or so above the flame until the leaf becomes somewhat shiny and flexible. Caution is advised to keep the leaf or leaves from burning or igniting in a flame when held over the heat. To assist with keeping the leaf from burning, soak it in hot water for approximately 30 to 60 minutes, remove the leaf and pat it dry before completely or partially wrapping it around the food to be cooked. Corn husks are also used in a similar manner as a food wrapper for cooking. A variety of foods such as fish, turkey, pork tenderloin, and beef are often wrapped or placed in a husk that serves as a means to steam and flavor the food while also becoming a decorative way to present the prepared dish. Banana leaves can typically be found in Hispanic or Asian food stores.
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| 1) An Asian condiment that has the same appearance and flavor as tomato ketchup. Made with bananas, water, sugar, vinegar and seasonings such as garlic, onions, salt, and spices, ... |
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| A quick bread made from mashed bananas mixed with eggs, flour, sugar, lemon juice, shortening, and baking powder. Banana bread is also considered to be a sweet bread with nuts or ... |
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| Disease of the vine caused by a virus. |
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| The flower, which may also be called banana blossom, grows on the end of the stem holding a cluster of bananas. Considered an Asian or tropical vegetable, it has a deep crimson ... |
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| A long oblong-shaped squash with a tan or cream-colored thick outer skin and a golden fine textured inner flesh. Size may range from 2 to 3 feet in length, so the squash is most ... |
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Preparing bananas for cooking and to use in recipes is a simple process. For complete instructions, follow the steps below.
Peel and Slice Bananas
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Baked Bananas | Baked Plantains | Fried Bananas | Deep-Fried PlantainsDried Bananas | Reconstituting Dried Bananas
Bananas are most often eaten raw on their own, except ... |
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Bread Making Demonstration:Quick Bread
Banana Bread
Banana bread is a popular quick bread that is usually flavored with bananas that have been mashed. Most often, the ... |
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Bananas
Native to tropical regions, a banana has a tough outer peel that may be yellow, red, green, or black when ripe. All varieties have a sweet fragrance ... |
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| Very moist banana bars! This recipe is doubled because I like my bars more like cake! |
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| Tropical flavors highlight this tasty beverage recipe featuring mashed bananas, orange juice, lemonade, and ginger ale—a cold refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. |
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| A new banana bread recipe for you to try and enjoy...and there's yogurt in the batter! |
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| If you want banana bread that is a bit more distinctive, try this flavorful version made with sour cream. One bite and you’ll agree that it’s one of the best banana bread recipes you’ve ever tasted. |
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| Luscious dessert that will feed a crowd. |
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