Bamboo leaves are sold dried and require pre-soaking to make them pliable before use. The broad leaves which impart a unique aroma are used to wrap sticky rice stuffed with an assortment of fillings.
Foil or lotus leaf
Asian stores
Sticky rice parcels
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