Mushrooms Steamed in Banana Leaf Packets

• 2 soupbowlfuls (i.e. individual Chinese soupbowls, holding one pint each) of hed kaen (a kind of mushroom)—cut off their roots, then put

Mix thoroughly the minced and pounded ingredients in a small bowl. Then add the mushrooms, salt and fish sauce and mix thoroughly together. Taste and check the saltiness.

Put the prepared mixture in a wrapping of pieces of banana leaf and secure the packages with bamboo or coconut-stem pins. Steam in a steamer. When cooked, tran