pandan
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pandan
Detailed etymology
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noun
- any plant of the genus Pandanus, though usually referring to P. amaryllifolius
- the flavour derived from the leaves of P. amaryllifolius, used widely in regional cuisine from desserts to savoury dishes
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
... desserts like ice cream in pandan, teh tarik or lemongrass flavours ...
— 2014 July 31. Today, "CRAB AH!". p.47