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Take a stroll through the orchard to discover the giant ancient banana, the "Elephant Ivory Banana," in Yang Nam Klat Nuea Subdistrict, Nong Ya Plong District, Phetchaburi Province. Join us in the kitchen to prepare the signature dishes: "Homegrown Chicken Curry with Elephant Ivory Banana" and "Snow Elephant Ivory Banana." Trivia: "Elephant Ivory Banana" is an ancient Thai banana, dating back to the reign of King Narai the Great. It's a large banana with fruit resembling an elephant's tusk. A bunch contains 2-3 bunches, and each fruit can weigh up to 1 kilogram. A unique characteristic is that when the female flower forms a fruit, there is no inflorescence, and the base of the tree often has numerous shoots. Raw and mature Elephant Ivory Bananas are commonly used in cooking, resulting in a rich, potato-like texture. Due to their high starch content and chewy texture, they are often fried and used in banana chips, or in dishes like curries and jungle curry. Watch the episode "Baan Thung Restaurant" ("Elephant Ivory Banana") on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 4:05 PM to 4:30 PM on Thai PBS. --------------------------------- 👉 Follow news and past episodes of #ThaiPBS at https://www.thaipbs.or.th and    / thaipbs