After living in Southeast Asia for nearly seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it. “Pandan is cake flavor in plant form!” says Kelly Jacques, co-owner and chef at ...

With innovative agricultural practices, the cultivation of pandan, a tropical fragrant plant, has transformed a village in Hainan province, contributing to local economic growth and tourism. Jiachang ...

Nigella Lawson has proclaimed that pandan leaves are the new matcha – except that’s like saying cocoa shell tea is the new coffee. She made her comment because she noticed ‘more and more people in ...

The shrub pictured is botanically known as Phaleria macrocarpa. Its common names include Mahkota Dewa and God's Crown. It can grow as a shrub or a small tree, and thrives under filtered sunlight ...

Did you know that aside from being a flavoring agent for Asian dishes and desserts, the common pandan (screwpine) also has medicinal uses? Thanks to a Filipino chemist’s 25-year study of this aromatic ...

Some time last month, Nigella Lawson (of the fairy-lit kitchens and the come-hither voice), declared pandan leaves the new matcha of the culinary what’s-what. Something she has previously done with ...

Discover the aromatic magic of pandan and lemongrass, two easy-to-grow plants that elevate everyday rice. These fragrant ...

Why are the leaves of my potted pandan plant turning brown and pale green? I water it daily and fertilise monthly. Based on the small speckled spots on the leaves, it appears that your pandan plant ...

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Pandan is a staple herb and spice in Thailand, Malaysia, and across the whole of Southeast Asia. The unique scent and taste it gives to food makes it a popular choice for cultivation, but it has many ...