tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post388377223103849994..comments2024-03-09T12:55:58.499+08:00Comments on My Nice Garden: When There is Pandan, The Cooking's Done.Autumn Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-87853691663338400232016-06-01T14:23:58.882+08:002016-06-01T14:23:58.882+08:00My workmate made some pandan sticky rice sweets. D...My workmate made some pandan sticky rice sweets. Does anybody here know o a recipe? I now have a pandan plant im going to try to keep growing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-67491372273836525722016-04-18T10:03:15.023+08:002016-04-18T10:03:15.023+08:00Yes you can. The bundle of pandan that I used for ...Yes you can. The bundle of pandan that I used for the photo above has some roots attached to it at the base, even though it is not visible in the photo. I can easily root it in water. If the stalk is cut too far up from the base, then it is more difficult to root as you may not find any root nodes on it.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-70843731385565609872016-04-16T18:15:33.069+08:002016-04-16T18:15:33.069+08:00The second image(A bundle of Pandanus amaryllifoli...The second image(A bundle of Pandanus amaryllifolius leaves) that u mentioned above... Can i root it by putting it in a container of water and let it stand for a few days until roots appear... And then plant it in pot... plz reply..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-39745809628110939772016-03-07T11:01:57.766+08:002016-03-07T11:01:57.766+08:00As long as the pandan has roots growing out at the...As long as the pandan has roots growing out at the base, eg. it has rooted, you can transplant it to soil on the ground or a container. I have tried doing that successfully even when the roots are only a few cm long. We normally cover all the roots with soil. Thereafter as the plant matures, there will be some exposed roots. There is no need to cover the exposed roots. Pandan plants seem to like it this way. The plant will continue to grow bigger and produce offsets. Most important is adequate watering.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-91441798553520336622016-03-05T09:07:24.288+08:002016-03-05T09:07:24.288+08:00Hi,
Saw your pandan growing post. I have a questi...Hi,<br /><br />Saw your pandan growing post. I have a question in regards to the roots. My Pandan plant is growing alright but after looking on the web, most plant have the upper part of roots exposed but mine was in the soil. Please advise is ti alright or I should exposed them.<br />I have some shoots but tried to plant one but unsuccessful. How high or what is required to look out before I can replant. Thanks.<br /><br />HenryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882881636830847976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-69568532910118998202014-04-26T06:30:08.461+08:002014-04-26T06:30:08.461+08:00Ismail, I guess you need to grow more pandan in yo...Ismail, I guess you need to grow more pandan in your backyard. I'd give top priority to those pesticide free pandan leaves in cooking rice, hehe. We can always buy pandan from the wet market or night market, even supermarkets or hypermarkets for other uses, e.g. use in the car. Elaine Yimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-38047932914034531672014-04-25T13:32:03.918+08:002014-04-25T13:32:03.918+08:00Thanks for writing about the many uses of the pand...Thanks for writing about the many uses of the pandan leaves. We use pandan when cooking our rice daily. But our pandan in the backyard does not supply enough leaves for other uses. I would love to have some pandan leaves in the car.Ismail Nhttp://dululainsekaranglain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-32569992115714676292009-09-23T07:13:11.040+08:002009-09-23T07:13:11.040+08:00Urban Green, I wondering if you have this in your ...Urban Green, I wondering if you have this in your region too and whether it is being used in cooking.<br /> <br />Sandy, we use pandan leaves in tongshui. I don’t think they do that in China or Hong Kong. But I think you can grow it there. Our climate is very similar to Hainan Island’s.<br /> <br />Amy, Rosey, Mary Delle, Snowcatcher, the pandan chicken is a favourite dish at Thai restaurants. <br /><br />Stephanie, yes! Pandan makes delicious and yummy green kaya, our Malaysia ‘coconut jam’ which is great when spread on toasted bread. I love our Kopitiam’s buttered-kaya toast with eggs and hot coffee.<br /><br />Wendy, Ah Yes, I had my first moon cake this morning too. The filling is mung bean with sesame and single egg yolk.<br /><br />BATGT, there is curried chicken meat inside the bun. We use pandan juice to give a green colour to desserts and confectioneries. I have never tried pandan juice yet. Pandan flavour is sweet and aromatic, quite similar to vanilla. Sometimes, pandan is used in curries too but not vanilla. <br /><br />Sunshine Girl, some of my lady friends are using pandan leaves as an air freshener in their car too. You are lucky to have a wild pandan growing outside your home. In our area, most of the pandans around here are semi bald! I guess they are making pandan dishes quite often. Sometimes, my own pandan plant cannot grow fast enough for me, so I have to buy more from outside.<br /><br />Kanak, that reminds me, some people like to put a pandan leaf cut into a few pieces, into hot tea before drinking. The tea can be made from tea bags. English tea will be fine too.<br /> <br />Bangchik, pandan certainly makes the nasi lemak tastes good. Some of us use pandan leaves in cooking our everyday plain rice too. It smells like nasi lemak! Without the coconut milk, it is more heathy and less worry about obesity and diabetes.<br /><br />James, I grow my pandan plant in a sandy area. I find that it does better on the ground rather than a container. I never apply any fertilizer to it. Those at the ditch garden are surviving on their own and nobody waters them. I too have heard from many people that pandan repels cockraoaches, that’s why they are using the dried leaves at home and inside their car too.<br /><br />Pandan is so much a part of our lives, I guess many Malaysians have used it before in one way or another.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-72409600891884822402009-09-22T23:41:04.546+08:002009-09-22T23:41:04.546+08:00One thing about growing pandan is that it either t...One thing about growing pandan is that it either thrive or dies in some conditions. I found that pandan requires lots of water - like a swamp enviorment plant. Also it repels cockroaches.<br /><br />Pandan taste delicious when the leaves are added for making jelly.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-429621785209420822009-09-22T23:25:00.387+08:002009-09-22T23:25:00.387+08:00Belle, we have pandan too... branching out leisure...Belle, we have pandan too... branching out leisurely. Kakdah only takes one or two leaves for a menu. NASI LEMAK!! ~bangchikBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-85870451560815123832009-09-22T22:20:09.541+08:002009-09-22T22:20:09.541+08:00Thank you for a wonderful background on what sound...Thank you for a wonderful background on what sounds like a great plant to have around when baking!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-88972463073842541162009-09-22T17:47:57.460+08:002009-09-22T17:47:57.460+08:00I have a similar looking plant but I didn't kn...I have a similar looking plant but I didn't know its name! I'm so glad you posted on this. Sometimes I add a few leaves to boiling tea. It's so interesting to learn of its several uses. Maybe I should start with Pandan Chicken.... The wonders of learning by visiting blogs!!! Thank you, Autumn Belle!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-67300396396491287492009-09-22T13:59:42.217+08:002009-09-22T13:59:42.217+08:00I'm glad it's such an easy plant to grow. ...I'm glad it's such an easy plant to grow. I keep having to chop some off as it is growing 'wild 'outside the house. I use some in the car as a freshener!.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-89323560981160736862009-09-22T12:52:12.294+08:002009-09-22T12:52:12.294+08:00Oh how I'd love to have a bite of that bun!
An...Oh how I'd love to have a bite of that bun!<br />And to taste pandan juice... I wonder what the flavor is similar to?? AliceBay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-678551468984948772009-09-22T09:41:58.952+08:002009-09-22T09:41:58.952+08:00~ and speaking of which, I had my first moon cake ...~ and speaking of which, I had my first moon cake of the season this afternoon! :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-68175324657019925632009-09-22T03:14:48.655+08:002009-09-22T03:14:48.655+08:00I've never seen the Pandan, but would love to ...I've never seen the Pandan, but would love to taste it in cooking. From your description it sounds yummy.Mary Delle LeBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580493268918204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-69057941061746903702009-09-22T00:49:48.049+08:002009-09-22T00:49:48.049+08:00Hello Autumn Belle, yes indeed! Pandan is really a...Hello Autumn Belle, yes indeed! Pandan is really a must to have in our homes. I use the leaves more in desserts especially in making 'kaya'. Natural flavouring is the best! Btw, Thank you for your encouraging words you left me in my blog. I really appreciate it. Happy cooking, gardening and blogging!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-14611450650665895912009-09-21T22:25:36.438+08:002009-09-21T22:25:36.438+08:00Hello,
Thanks for all the info, I wish we had th...Hello,<br /> Thanks for all the info, I wish we had this plant available in the states. It looks very adaptable to many recipes. <br />RoseyChloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-75054202455221201012009-09-21T20:29:20.898+08:002009-09-21T20:29:20.898+08:00I haven't heard of this plant before. Interes...I haven't heard of this plant before. Interesting facts about it's uses in the kitchen. I bet the chicken is delicious!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572136733330325375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-75040287728387534882009-09-21T19:58:44.170+08:002009-09-21T19:58:44.170+08:00wow, now I am really curious and want to try some...wow, now I am really curious and want to try some pandan dishes. Seems like you can use pandan in all kind of dishes!Sandy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470747732840502356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-2031882584424624542009-09-21T18:26:57.291+08:002009-09-21T18:26:57.291+08:00Wow!! I didn't know something like this existe...Wow!! I didn't know something like this existed. I'm going to find out more and if I could grow it here.<br />I just wrote a post on lemon grass today.Urban Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753898797737223631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-51428112824001577462009-09-21T16:13:48.331+08:002009-09-21T16:13:48.331+08:00Barry, this bun is really delicious, fresh from th...Barry, this bun is really delicious, fresh from the bakery.<br /><br />Helen, the pandanus is a very diverse group, some with flowers and fruits too but this specie I mention here is the one. Before doing this post, I too got all confused because of some mix ups info from the internet as well. A clue is to try to smell the leaves. If you can smell a sweet savoury fragrance from the leaves even without sractching or cutting them, its a good one.<br /><br />Wendy, if you love tong-shui, all the more you should boiling the tong-shui with pandan leaves. You'll love it! To some of us, eating tong-shui without pandan is like eating a cake without vanilla. Regarding the taro root, I found out this name now i.e. from you. I only eat it during the Mid-Autumn aka Moon Cake Festival. Thanks for the brainwave.<br /><br />Ms Daisy and Lesan,<br />This pandan is not a beautiful plant but it sure brings us (mothers and cooks) a lot of happiness when we see the happy faces of our loved ones after the meal.<br /><br />My dear friends, do try out the pandan dishes. I think you can easily find them at the Thai/Malaysian/Fusion eateries and International buffets spreads. Then you'll know what I mean. Smell the exotic aroma and your tastebuds will be stimulated!Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-64832539070500628942009-09-21T14:35:15.062+08:002009-09-21T14:35:15.062+08:00Wow, what a wonderfully diverse plant and it looks...Wow, what a wonderfully diverse plant and it looks good too. I am going to have to look into this one for my area.LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-73698172877154185062009-09-21T11:25:21.706+08:002009-09-21T11:25:21.706+08:00I learn about many wonderous plants from you that ...I learn about many wonderous plants from you that I've never seen or heard of. This sounds and looks like a delightful plant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1660561043857404056.post-63930412182403620202009-09-21T10:51:53.902+08:002009-09-21T10:51:53.902+08:00Taro root!Taro root!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.com