Banana Leaves are used as a kind of wrap in Thai cooking (instead of tin foil). Banana leaves not only look beautiful, but also lend a subtle aroma and taste when foods are cooked inside them.

Banana leaves can be used for barbecuing, baking, or steaming foods, and make very attractive plates.. While functioning as a wrapping material, they also lend a hint of flavour to your food that is very pleasant (unlike tin foil).