Fresh Pandan Leaves 班蘭葉 200g

Description

Fresh pandan leaves 班蘭葉 are one of Southeast Asia's most loved aromatics, sometimes called the vanilla of the East. The long, blade-like leaves have a sweet, grassy fragrance with notes of vanilla, coconut and rose, and they release it into whatever they are cooked with. Yes, you can get pandan in the UK — we deliver these leaves fresh, so there is no need to rely on bottled essence for wrapping and infusing.

Use the leaves whole or tied in a knot to perfume rice, curries and soups, wrap them around marinated chicken for pandan chicken (gai hor bai toey), or blend with water and strain for pandan juice, the base for chiffon cakes, kuih and cendol. A 200g bunch goes a long way, as a few leaves are usually enough.

How to Use Fresh Pandan Leaves the Tuk Tuk Way

• Rinse the leaves and pat dry, then use whole, cut into strips, or blend with water and strain for pandan juice.

• Tie a knot and simmer in coconut rice, chicken curry or syrup, then lift out before serving.

• Wrap pieces of marinated chicken and fry or steam for pandan chicken, or infuse the leaves in hot water for a fragrant tea.

Storage Information

To keep your fresh pandan leaves fragrant for as long as possible, store them in an airtight bag in the refrigerator.