Question

Let's start easy, the leaves from this plant are a popular addition to South East Asian dishes. Do you know what they are called

Answer 1

Pandan leaves are a popular addition to South East Asian dishes.

Pandan is an herbaceous tropical plant which grows in Southeast Asia and its leaves are used to create a unique taste and aroma to the dishes.

These have a naturally sweet taste and are also desired for making Thai dishes.

Answer 2

Pandanus amaryllifolius is used widely in Southeast Asian cooking for flavor.

They are pandan leaves and are found in abundance in the south east Asian countries and is a major ingredient in cooking.

• They are grown in two different plants and they are medium sized leaves.
• They are available all around the year.
• They are rich in oils, alkaloids and tannin.
• They are also used as a pest repellent.
• They are used as air fresheners

Hence, pandan leaves are the leaves from this plant are a popular addition to South East Asian dishes.