Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

wrapped in leaf

110 dishes.

AbalaAbalaSteamed pudding of ground beans or rice wrapped and cooked in banana leavesAigirAigirFish and greens baked in coconut cream with hot stones inside banana leaves.AkassaAkassaTangy fermented corn dough wrapped in leaves, base for saucesAyam BetutuAyam BetutuWhole chicken packed with spice paste, wrapped in leaves and steamed for hoursBahoBahoBeef, plantains, and yuca steamed in banana leavesBanh Bot LocBanh Bot LocTranslucent tapioca dumplings holding shrimp and pork belly, steamed in leafBanh ChungBanh ChungSquare Tet cake of sticky rice, mung bean and pork in leavesBanh GioBanh GioPyramid of rice flour paste with pork and wood-ear mushroom, steamed in leafBarbacoaBarbacoaPit-steamed lamb in maguey leaves, weekend taco traditionBlue drawersBlue drawersSweet cornmeal and coconut pudding tied in banana leaf and boiledBo La LotBo La LotMinced beef rolled in wild betel leaf and grilled until the leaf blackensBoboloBoboloFermented cassava sticks wrapped in leavesBollosBollosBoiled corn-dough rolls wrapped in husksBoxbolBoxbolMasa rolled in chayote leaves, boiled and eaten with pumpkin-seed sauceCapunsCapunsSpätzle dough with dried meat wrapped in chard leaves, simmered in milkCassava PuddingCassava PuddingGrated cassava and coconut cream wrapped in leaves and stone-bakedCha LuaCha LuaPork pounded to a paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed into a springy rollChuchitosChuchitosSmall firm corn tamales with tomato sauce and cheeseCochinita pibilCochinita pibilYucatecan achiote pork slow-roasted in banana leavesConkiesConkiesSteamed cornmeal-coconut-pumpkin parcels in banana leaf, Independence treatCurantoCurantoChiloé pit-cooked shellfish, meats and potato breads over hot stonesDarasaDarasaGrated green banana wrapped in banana leaf and boiled, eaten with fishDokounouDokounouFermented maize dough steamed in leaf parcels, unwrapped hot and eaten with sauceDolmadesDolmadesvine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, lemonDucanaDucanaGrated sweet potato-coconut dumpling steamed in banana leafDucunuDucunuSweet fresh-corn pudding steamed in a corn huskEgusi puddingEgusi puddingGround melon seeds steamed in banana leaves into a firm savoury cakeEkwangEkwangGrated cocoyam parcels in leaves, simmered with palm oil and smoked fishFish AmokFish AmokFish in coconut-kroeung custard steamed in a banana-leaf cupGonréGonréSteamed cowpea cakes in leaves, eaten with oil and chiliHallacaHallacaChristmas corn-dough parcels of beef, pork, olives, raisins in banana leavesHolubtsiHolubtsicabbage rolls of rice and meat in tomato sauceHumintasHumintasFresh corn dough with cheese steamed in husksHumitaHumitaCreamy spiced corn wrapped in husks, northwestern traditionHumitasHumitasSeasoned fresh-corn paste tied in husks and steamedIkan BakarIkan BakarBanana-leaf grilled fish slathered with sambal

  • Yoltamal

    Fresh young corn tamal steamed in its own husk, eaten with cream. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 1 hour…

  • Hallaca

    Christmas corn-dough parcels of beef, pork, olives, raisins in banana leaves. Ready in 3 hr prep and 1 day resting…

  • Fish Amok

    Fish in coconut-kroeung custard steamed in a banana-leaf cup. Ready in 40 min prep and 25 min cooking. 4 servings.…

  • Luwombo

    Chicken, beef or groundnuts steamed in banana leaves; royal Buganda dish. Ready in 40 min prep and 2 hr 30…

  • Abala

    Steamed pudding of ground beans or rice wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. Ready in 30 min prep and 45…

  • Aigir

    Fish and greens baked in coconut cream with hot stones inside banana leaves. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 30…

  • Akassa

    Tangy fermented corn dough wrapped in leaves, base for sauces. Ready in 30 min prep and 40 min cooking. Makes…

  • Ayam Betutu

    Whole chicken packed with spice paste, wrapped in leaves and steamed for hours. Ready in 1 hr prep and 3…

  • Baho

    Beef, plantains, and yuca steamed in banana leaves. Ready in 40 min prep and 4 hr cooking. 8 servings. A…

  • Banh Gio

    Pyramid of rice flour paste with pork and wood-ear mushroom, steamed in leaf. Ready in 45 min prep and 45…