For the Marinade:

• 500g chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in for extra flavor)
• 2 tbsp fresh turmeric (grated) or 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 lemongrass stalk (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce as a substitute)
• 1 tbsp honey or palm sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For Wrapping and Grilling:

• 4–6 banana leaves (fresh or frozen, cleaned and cut into 8x8 inch squares)
• Kitchen twine or toothpicks (for securing the wraps)

Substitutions:

• If fresh turmeric isn’t available, turmeric powder works just as well.
• No banana leaves? Use aluminum foil, though it won’t impart the same aroma.