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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

I was in the departure area in Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi Airport recently and was looking for things to buy as gifts for friends in Malaysia. I headed towards the famous Singapore bakery Bengawan ...

A fluorescent green cake has become a daily staple in Singapore. Locals grab a slice of the ring-shaped pandan chiffon cake on their way to work or pick up an entire one for friends’ birthday ...