Banana leaves are leaves produced by banana plants. Banana leaves in Indonesian cuisine have a major role as a support for decoration, complement, and food packaging, besides that they are also used in various religious activities. Traditions like this are also known in many places in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Banana leaves contain the same large amount of polyphenols as tea leaves, in the form of EGCG, so that they produce a distinctive aroma when used as food additives.
As a food packer, there are various techniques for folding banana leaves for different functions. In culinary treasures in Indonesia, the following techniques are known: