What is Binalot?

The term "binalot" is not so much a reference to the food itself, but rather how food is packed or packed. The Philippine term usually concerns the use of banana leaves as a cover, especially for food that combines rice and Viand. Many provinces and rural regions in the Philippines use this method to pack their food, but many restaurants throughout the country have also dared to use the "binalot" to create a clear eating experience for their customers.

In the Philippine language means "wrapped" and is derived from the root word "balot", which means "pack". The use of leaves as a packaging and food container is likely to go to primitive times, because bananas plants are abundant in many Asian tropical countries such as Philippines. The use of banana leaves probably became more necessary for workers who would travel far from their homes and need the means to store food.

Binalot method is very practical and ideal in many ways: for one they have a banThe leaves of a wide and elongated look, which makes them a perfect container for a huge amount of food. The flexibility of the holiday also facilitates the composition and wrapped over the food contained inside, although the leaves are usually heated over a small fire or soaked in water to make them more flexible and less resistant to tearing. Heating of the banana leaf also releases natural oils that prevents gluing food, which makes eating with fingers easier, as is traditionally done. The oils also help to maintain wet and warm, while passing the aroma increasing appetite. Once the leaf is folded through the food, the cord is usually bound to be sealed.

After opening, the banana sheet can immediately serve as a plate that can be disposed of after use. It can be used as a fertilizer component or as cattle feed. The Košno method is very environmentally friendly because it uses sustainable resources, leaves no carbon footprint and even helps enrich the soil when it is thrown away. Also helps alleviate the use of plasticand polystyrene containers that do not easily decompose in the soil. Binalot is also economical, especially for restaurants, as bananas leaves are easily and cheap compared to the purchase of glass plates.

Typical rice food and Viand in Binalot restaurant usually consists of a portion of rice and meat that is grilled or fried, such as chicken leg or pork grill. Sometimes a side dish such as salt of salted eggs and tomatoes or "Achara", a salad of pickled vegetables can be included. Many Asian countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand