How I Make Pork Meat Loaf In Banana Leaves + BONUS Recipe 😁

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat content, while ground beef is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute, while salt is a basic seasoning.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can provide a vegetarian option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: none

Dried cranberries offer a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, diced bell pepper, and breadcrumbs.

Add egg, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and salt to the mixture; mix until well combined.

Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, raisins, and green peas gently.

Lay banana leaves flat and cut into large squares.

Spoon the meat mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square.

Fold the banana leaves over the meat mixture to form a package, securing with kitchen twine if necessary.

Place the wrapped meatloaf in a baking dish; add water to the dish to create steam.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until cooked through and firm.

Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before unwrapping.

Slice and serve warm, garnished with additional vegetables if desired.

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