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Can I make tamales with banana leaf?
I was getting ready to make tamales. Had everything ready the meat and mass however my husband brought home banana leaf instead. Can I just use thebanana leaf as a substitute and make it the usual way ? Will it still taste the same or will the leaf give it different flavor?
4 Answers
- Nikki PLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
You can use the banana leaf.
The taste will be a bit different.
If you really don't want to use the banana leaf or use it on only some...wrap some in parchment paper that will work and impart no flavor.
- The Unknown ChefLv 75 years ago
Outside of Mexico, they use Banana or Plantain leaves, even Bamboo, Banana leaves do not taste like bananas, they do have an earthier flavour over corn husks, as chef I did steamed fish, chicken and duck in banana leaves both steamed and roasted in an oven or BBQ
- 5 years ago
Yes although they do have a stronger flavour that's why they're better saved for Puerco Pibil and Kahlua Pork
- Nana LambLv 75 years ago
well since you don't actually eat the corn husks yes, you can use the banana leaves instead.