How to make Pandan Extract
A simple 2 minute recipe for pandan extract made with fresh pandan leaves. Learn how to make your own extract, perfect for many Asian desserts, cakes, drinks and smoothies.
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- fine sieve or cheese cloth
Ingredients
- 10 pandan leaves, fresh or frozen (thaw frozen leaves)
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Regular pandan extract
- Wash pandan leaves well to remove all dirt, then cut them into small 1-inch pieces.
- In a blender jug place the pandan pieces and water. Pulse well until the leaves are fully pulverised.
- Use a fine sieve or a cheese cloth to remove the pandan pulp and squeeze out all the juice.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge.
Concentrated pandan extract
- Store the freshly made pandan extract in an airtight jar for 24-48 hours undisturbed. The concentrated extract will fall to the bottom in a dark green layer.
- Remove the excess transparent liquid and use for tea or juice. The remaining dark green juice is the concentrated extract.
Notes
- This recipe produces ½ cup regular pandan extract or 1 tablespoon of concentrated pandan extract.
- Thoroughly wash pandan leaves before use to remove all debris and dirt.
- Store pandan extract in the fridge for maximum 3 days.
- Remaining pandan leaves can be frozen and used later.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal
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