Pandan Leaf Extract

Source: Pandan Leaves (La Dua in Vietnamese)

Pandan Leaf Extract
Cut 4 to 6 large leaves into 1-inch pieces, puree to a liquid with 1/2 cup water. Filter to remove any pulp.

TIPS:

• Pandan for confectionery marries exceptionally well with coconut milk, especially when a touch of vanilla is added to bring out the herbal quality of both the coconut milk and the pandan. Make sure to add some sugar and 1 to 2 pinches of salt.
• Use a lot of leaves or the result will just be so subtle you’ll think the leaves weren't worth the trouble.
• Try to avoid the bottled extract, which is chemical than biological..
• Smash the leaf a little before knotting it and adding it to rice, etc to ensure that the essence releases.