pandan

Malay:

pandan

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noun

  1. any plant of the genus Pandanus, though usually referring to P. amaryllifolius
  2. Think strips of tender, succulent chicken on a bed of fragrant rice that's redolent of ginger and pandan leaves ... what's not to love, really?

    — 2017 January 6, Delle Chan. Today, "Counting our chickens". p.14

    We're looking for a good source of local pandan to repalce the organic Thai pandan leaves in our upcoming Katong flavour ...

    — 2015 August 3, Serene Lim. Today, "DOWN TO A TEA". p.44

  3. the flavour derived from the leaves of P. amaryllifolius, used widely in regional cuisine from desserts to savoury dishes
  4. ... desserts like ice cream in pandan, teh tarik or lemongrass flavours ...

    — 2014 July 31. Today, "CRAB AH!". p.47