Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

wrapped in leaf

110 dishes.

JapraciJapracicollard-leaf rolls stuffed with minced meat, riceJaprakJaprakvine or sour cabbage leaves rolled around rice and minced meatJuaneJuaneRice, chicken and olives steamed in bijao leaf, jungle festival dishKatupaKatupaRice steamed in woven palm-leaf pouchesKelupisKelupisGlutinous rice steamed in nyirik leaves, eaten with rendangKetupatKetupatRice cakes woven in palm leaves, served with rendang at RayaKhao Tom MatKhao Tom MatSticky rice with banana and mung bean, wrapped in leaf and steamedKikandaKikandaBambara groundnuts and peanuts ground, wrapped in leaves and steamed into a cakeKobaKobabanana, peanut and rice-flour cake steamed in banana leavesKokiKokiSteamed cowpea and palm-oil pudding wrapped in banana leavesKoupepiaKoupepiavine leaves stuffed with minced pork and riceKuih CelorotKuih CelorotCoconut and palm sugar batter steamed inside a rolled palm-leaf coneKwacocoKwacocoGrated cocoyam steamed in banana leaves, coastal partner to banga soupKwacoco bibleKwacoco bibleGrated cocoyam and smoked fish parcelled in banana leaves and steamed firmLampraisLampraisDutch Burgher packet of rice, curries and frikkadel baked in banana leafLaplapLaplapNational dish of grated root-crop pudding with coconut cream, baked in leavesLemangLemangGlutinous rice and coconut milk roasted in bamboo lined with banana leafLibokeLibokeFish or meat in chili-spiced banana-leaf parcels, grilled or steamedLontongLontongRice steamed in banana leaf into firm cakes, sliced for saté and soupsLū PuluLū PuluCorned beef and coconut cream baked in taro-leaf parcels undergroundLu SipiLu SipiFatty mutton flap baked with onion and coconut cream inside taro leavesLuwomboLuwombochicken, beef or groundnuts steamed in banana leaves; royal Buganda dishMabokéMabokéRiver fish seasoned and steamed in folded leaf parcels over embersMaitoMaitoRiver fish or grubs wrapped in bijao leaves and grilled over embersMatookeMatookegreen bananas steamed in leaves and mashed, served with groundnut sauceMbala pindaMbala pindaCassava paste worked with roasted groundnuts, wrapped and steamed into a chewy barMbikaMbikaGround squash-seed patties with fish, steamed in leavesMets de pistacheMets de pistacheGround squash seeds steamed in leaf parcels into a dense savoury loafMintumbaMintumbaSteamed cake of grated cassava and palm oil, sliced from a leaf parcelMok PaMok PaFish steamed in banana leaf with dill, lemongrass and chiliMontucasMontucasSweet-corn tamales with pork, wrapped in corn husksMotu-Cooked PorkMotu-Cooked PorkPork steamed with hot stones in a leaf-covered earth ovenNacatamalNacatamalLarge banana-leaf tamale with pork, rice, potato; Sunday breakfastNaemNaemRaw pork soured with rice and garlic in banana leaf, eaten within daysNdombaNdombaFish or meat steamed in banana leaves with chili and country spicesNem ChuaNem ChuaRaw pork cured with garlic, chilli and rice, soured in banana leaf in days

  • Banh Chung

    Square Tet cake of sticky rice, mung bean and pork in leaves. Ready in 1 hr 30 min prep and…

  • Banh Bot Loc

    Translucent tapioca dumplings holding shrimp and pork belly, steamed in leaf. Ready in 1 hr prep and 25 min cooking.…

  • Barbacoa

    Pit-steamed lamb in maguey leaves, weekend taco tradition. Ready in 45 min prep and 6 hr cooking. 10 servings. A…

  • Blue drawers

    Sweet cornmeal and coconut pudding tied in banana leaf and boiled. Ready in 30 min prep and 1 hr cooking.…

  • Bobolo

    Fermented cassava sticks wrapped in leaves. Ready in 1 hr prep and 2 hr cooking. 6 batons. A salad &…

  • Bo La Lot

    Minced beef rolled in wild betel leaf and grilled until the leaf blackens. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 15…

  • Bollos

    Boiled corn-dough rolls wrapped in husks. Ready in 30 min prep and 2 hr cooking. 12 bollos. A snack recipe…

  • Boxbol

    Masa rolled in chayote leaves, boiled and eaten with pumpkin-seed sauce. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking.…

  • Capuns

    Spätzle dough with dried meat wrapped in chard leaves, simmered in milk. Ready in 45 min prep and 30 min…

  • Cha Lua

    Pork pounded to a paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed into a springy roll. Ready in 40 min prep…