Betel Leaf (Paan)

[ttekris]

Can anyone point me towards a grocers (Indian, Asian) in London or South Herts where I can buy fresh Betel Leaves for this recipe.

http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2007/06/beef-in-wild-be.html

many thanks

[Buenchico]

Supplies might be reduced at the moment, as betel leaves can't be imported from one of the main growing areas, Bangladesh:
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/imports/banned_restricted/import-betel-leaves

However you should still be able to find betel leaves in some Asian grocers. The easiest way to check would be make a few phone calls around your area. (Yellow Pages to the rescue!).

Of course, Southall is the best place in London to find Asian foods:
https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/i-tried-to-get-my-buzz-on-at-londons-betel-stands

Once you've got hold of your betel leaves, they're said to have certain interesting properties . . .
http://tinyurl.com/j99geg2
;-)