Sometimes referred to as screwpine leaf, pandan leaves impart a delicate yet distinctive aroma. The leaves are pounded and strained before the liquid is added to cakes and sweets turning them a pale green colour. It can also be used to flavour savoury dishes and rice.
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Burmese faluda
Similar to spring roll wrappers, popiah wrappers are thin paper-like crepe usually made from rice flour and circular in shape…
Rice vermicelli are thin noodles made from rice flour and sold dried. Before using, soak in water until soft then boil until cooked…
Green mangos are used in salads, pickles and curries. It is different to ripe eating mango – the flesh is a pale green…
Sometimes referred to as jaggery, the palm sugar is sold in tubes, blocks or tin cans. The colour ranges from a deep toffee to golden brown…
As the name suggests the rice becomes sticky when cooked. It is made into a variety of dishes both savoury and sweet…
