Juicy roast meats? Try wrapping them in banana leaves.

In Brazil, it is common to find prepared foods wrapped in banana leaves. There is a wide variety of dishes made in this way, ranging from sweets typical of the Northeast, such as cocadas, to grilled fish, commonly found on the beaches. Below you will find that roast beef can also be prepared in banana leaves, which gives the dish an exceptional flavor.

Why make meat in banana leaf?

Banana leaves make excellent packaging for meats and other ingredients due to their water resistance and ability to withstand high temperatures. These characteristics have made them widely used by people from Brazil and other South American countries for centuries. However, this tradition has withstood time for several reasons.

In general, banana leaf is an eco-friendly alternative to aluminum foil, which contributes significantly to environmental pollution. Unlike this one, the banana leaf is natural and biodegradable, contributing to the preservation of our planet. In addition, this technique gives a unique flavor to food, especially meat.

This is due to the banana aroma and texture, which are transferred to the meat when exposed to heat. Thus, we realized that the grilled food prepared in this way has a different flavor. In addition, this type of packaging can be taken both to the oven and to the cooking water, demonstrating the versatility of dishes that can be prepared with the banana leaf.

Higher nutritional value

Few people are aware, but banana leaves are edible and have a high nutritional value. Several studies have shown that, when preparing a dish on a banana leaf, the meal comes into contact with flavonoids and polyphenols present in the leaf.

Therefore, it can be stated that the nutritional value of foods prepared in banana leaf is actually richer than those prepared in aluminum foil. In addition, the presentation becomes much more attractive when the roast beef is prepared in this type of wrapping, don't you agree?