This leaf adds a heady fragrance and vibrant green hue to dishes from cakes to curries. Londoner Lara Lee is an Indonesian-Australian chef, food writer, and co-founder of the events catering company ...

Properties: Thaw and rinse frozen leaves before use; refreeze. Refrigerate fresh leaves for a week, then freeze. Or, use bottled pandan essence. Uses: Flavoring for sweet and savory dishes. Flavors: ...

Pandan (Pandanus) is an aromatic plant prized for its sweet floral fragrance and versatility. Its spiky leaves grow in fan-shaped bunches and thrive in tropical climates. Certain varieties also bear ...

Walk through a Southeast Asian market and you’ll smell pandan before you spot it. The aroma is soft and buttery, a little grassy, faintly floral, and often described as vanilla with a tropical accent.