Sometimes called the vanilla of Southeast Asia, pandan leaves offer a sweet grassy note and faint nuttiness to both desserts and savory dishes. I’ve tasted their unique flavor in steamed rice at ...

A decade ago, it was dusky green matcha. Then came masala chai, yuzu and ube. Now another distinct Asian ingredient is wending its way through New York City’s dining scene. Pandan is a staple ...

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: ...

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 ...

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

A decade ago, it was dusky green matcha. Then came masala chai, yuzu and ube. Now another distinct Asian ingredient is wending its way through New York City’s dining scene. Pandan is a staple ...