1. A tropical plant with long, narrow, fragrant leaves, native to Southeast Asia and used in cooking and perfumery.
Usage: Also called pandanus or screw pine.; Common in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Thai, Malaysian, and Filipino cooking.
2. The aromatic leaves of the pandan plant, used as a flavoring and coloring agent in food and beverages.
Usage: Often used to flavor rice, desserts, and drinks.; Imparts a sweet, vanilla-like flavor and green color to dishes.

Examples

• Pandan leaves are a staple ingredient in Thai and Malaysian desserts.
• The baker added pandan extract to the cake batter for a distinctive green color and sweet flavor.
• Pandan is commonly used to flavor sticky rice in Southeast Asian cuisine.
• She wrapped the pandan leaves around the rice to infuse it with their fragrance.
• Pandan-flavored ice cream is a popular treat in Singapore and Malaysia.
• The pandan plant grows well in tropical climates with plenty of moisture.