PANDAN - CUT LEAVES

Pandan leaf (sometimes called pandanus or pandan) is an aromatic leaf from the Pandanus amaryllifolius plant, widely used in cooking in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines).

✨ Characteristics:

It resembles a long, thin, ribbon-like green leaf.

It is not really eaten as is (its texture is fibrous), but is mainly used to flavor dishes.

Its aroma is mild, slightly sweet, with notes of vanilla, almond, and coconut.

🍴 Culinary uses:

Desserts: To flavor sticky rice, cakes, creams, or drinks.

Savory dishes: The leaves are sometimes used to wrap chicken or fish before cooking (pandan chicken).

Infusion: It can be added to coconut milk, water, or curries to add its flavor. 🌿 Other uses:

Natural fragrance in the home (they are also said to repel certain insects).

Natural green coloring (when the leaves are blended and their juice extracted).