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Old 06-02-2005   #30 (permalink)
Sol
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Originally Posted by katishka
hi, Alicia. I am brand new to this forum. I am from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Banana leaves may be frozen. I do this all the time.. Before using, you should clean them (regular hot water will do) and then you can microwave them instead of flaming them. It is easier to microwave. Also be sure to cut off the tough ends - these ends make it hard to work with the banana leaves.

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katishka
Welcome to the forum Katishka! Thank you for the tip on the banana leaves! I didn't know that you can microwave them! I didn't make it to Las Vegas, but I am tempted to have my brother Fed-ex me some banana leaves. Besides the cochinita, I want to make some tamales.

un saludo afectuoso,
Alicia
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