Sarawakian Local Delights : Simpor Leaf- Wrapped Food

The simpor leaves are plentiful around our homes for the tree grows well every where.

It is also the national flower of Brunei.

From the ancient times, simpor leaves have been used to wrap different kinds of food, from rice to meat and fish. That was the time when people did not have plastic containers or glass jars. Food was always kept fresh and aromatic because the leaves protects the food from rotting. Besides the simpor leaves also give rice a special fragrance. These leaves keep the food warm over a certain period. In fact meat, fish or vegetables wrapped in simpor leaves can be put over fire for reheating.

In Sibu and other places, Chinese butchers used simpor leaves to wrap up pork for their customers.