Bamboo Leaf, La' Tre ( 16-18"), Dried

Dried Bamboo leaves are usually used to wrap flavored glutinous / sticky rice dumplings to lend their herbaceous aromas to the food and help keep the food moist. Also used to line the pan for cooking rice cakes, meat patties and other dishes.

To prepare bamboo leaves: Boil briefly in water and soak overnight. Drain and weigh down with a heavy object to keep the leaves from curling.