Pandan is a tropical plant with long green leaves used across Southeast Asian cooking. It has a sweet, grassy, slightly vanilla and coconut-like aroma and is used in desserts, rice, drinks and cakes.

What does pandan taste like?

Pandan tastes gently sweet and floral with notes often compared to vanilla, coconut and fresh grass. It is subtle in leaf form and stronger in extract.

How do you use pandan leaves?

Tie fresh or frozen pandan leaves into a knot and simmer them with rice, coconut milk or custard, or blend them with water and strain for green juice. Remove the leaves before serving.

What is the difference between pandan leaves and pandan extract?

Pandan leaves give a natural, mild flavor and need to be steeped or blended, while pandan extract or essence is concentrated and adds green color and strong aroma in drops. Use less extract than you think.

What can I substitute for pandan?

There is no exact substitute for pandan. A little vanilla with a pinch of coconut flavor or a few drops of green food coloring gives a similar impression in desserts, but the flavor will be different.

How should I store pandan leaves?

Store fresh pandan leaves wrapped in a paper towel in the refrigerator for several days, or freeze them. Frozen pandan leaves, such as the Pandan Leaves, Frozen 7-8 oz pack, stay frozen until use and can go straight into the pot.

Where can I buy pandan near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Fresh Pandan Leaf 100 g, Pandan Leaves frozen 7-8 oz, and Butterfly Brand Pandan Flavoring Essence.

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Where to buy pandan near me?

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Top 5 products for Pandan

#1

Fresh Pandan Leaf 100 g

Fresh Pandan Leaf, 100 g, is the whole fresh leaf for tying into rice, simmering in coconut milk or blending into natural green extract. Choose fresh leaves for the most authentic aroma.

$2.79 - $4.29

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Tra Phuong Bui
Looks good and fresh
thuy.b.khuu
The coconut leaves are very fresh.
weee.13718087
Pandan dessert with sweet rice
emyhusky
So excited got a fresh pandan in Usa . Gonna make a great cake with that
weee.18240593
The bunch of pandan leaves came pretty fresh. I washed then wrapped in small bunches and store in the freezer so they’re ready whenever I need to use them (mostly in cooking deserts).
anhhngoc2311
I received two fairly fresh shoots, too many to eat, so I froze them. The weight was exactly as advertised.
weee.12884006
Fresh pandan leaves are not fragrant even though they are mature leaves (!) Pandan leaves from sticky rice are more fragrant.
weee.13949654
Fresh pandan leaves.
GraccieS
Very fresh , it was beyond my expectations. So glad I can order fresh pandan leaves now
Janice
first time to purchase. a good bundle received.

#2

Pandan Leaves, Frozen 7-8 oz

Pandan Leaves, Frozen 7-8 oz, are cleaned pandan leaves kept frozen for easy storage. Knot them into pots of rice, desserts or drinks, or blend them with water for green pandan juice.

$1.49 - $3.49

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酒酿冬菜
I finally bought it! I can try making Hainanese chicken rice or pandan kueh now.
phamjes
First time buying
glasierz28
Good quality, fresh even though frozen
srg89858
So happy I found this! Will last a long time/ will be able to use in a lot of recipes. I liked the packaging, the leaves seemed like they were properly handled. Used to flavor my biko rice
weee.14303005
Delicious food, I buy it many times.
lungocmykg2015
Repeat purchases
Hong
many ! panda waffle bomb!
lungocmykg2015
Very fragrant, worth buying.
lungocmykg2015
Reasonable price
weee.14303005
First time purchase

#3

Butterfly Brand Pandan Flavoring Essence

Butterfly Brand Pandan Flavoring Essence is a concentrated liquid that adds pandan aroma and green color in drops. Use it in chiffon cakes, kuih, jelly, pancakes and drinks when fresh leaves are not handy.

$1.59 - $2.49

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Annie
really dark color and thick texture, the pandan taste is faint but sufficient. I mixed it with water so it didnt make a difference, maybe try milk!
emyhusky
New experience for make pandan cake Weeeee thankss
Kim
If you have never tried pandan before, this is your sign to get some!! It is a great addition to pastries, teas, pancakes, I would even add it to my coffee. It is thick like syrup and concentrated, use it sparingly.
weee.15192939
They smell so good without opening it. Is good to make so many Vietnamese desserts.
Loancao72
This pineapple variety has a really fragrant coconut leaf scent.
jessasangabol1897
Good flavoring. No after taste like others
ovti2468
Good price and good quality.
yqaddoumi00
Not bad will buy again :)
Bamn0814
Didn’t realize it is a small bottle hopefully it’s good for my buko pandan dessert
J
Excited to use!

#4

McCormick Pandan Extract 20 ml

McCormick Pandan Extract, 20 ml, is a bottled pandan flavoring for baking and desserts. Add a few drops to cakes, custards and puddings for a sweet pandan aroma and light green hue.

$2.69 - $3.29

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Fortunevill1983
Arrived well and love this pandan flavor Thank you
t32
Very good…we love it
Mina lee
Add to fragrant tea. Don't add it while cooking, but when turning off the stove, add a few drops later or it will be bitter.
dipkushilal
If you are making sweet rice this is a must
anna_318
Good choice
Cel Lambert
addition to my cooking
aprime138
Got it on sale. Nice fragrance flavor, I prefer this brand
katrina_wongster
Using to make cookies.
JC
Nice and good ??
Yvonne
it helps the food taste good

#5

Happy Elephant Pandan Coconut Milk Latte, Frozen 340 ml

Rich Pandan coconut latte bites blend creamy sweetness with pandan aroma, ideal in desserts, smoothies, or a tropical coffee drink. Frozen format preserves freshness, reduces waste, and speeds prep. Flavor hints: coconut milk, pandan, mild vanilla—great with Thai desserts, rice cakes, or iced lattes. Pandan lovers rejoice.

$3.29 - $4.29

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Phuong
first purchase
weee.10847388
It had a very strange, musty taste. I had to throw the whole bottle away.
天梯
I really like it, but it's a bit too sweet for me.
Tracy Thai
Thank you for my absolute favorite drink.
anguyen14413
Can’t wait to add this to my coffee.
Cherry
The first time I bought it, I found it fragrant, creamy, and slightly sweet.
weee.13354763
Taste good and sweet
pja3011
It tastes super chemical. Has a weird after taste. This is not drinkable for me. Sorry
My
Smells good, haven't drank it yet, let's try it
Desiree
Buy it back to drink!

Popular recipes

Pandan chiffon cake

A light, fluffy chiffon cake colored and scented with pandan juice or extract, a Southeast Asian bakery favorite.

Buko pandan salad

A chilled Filipino dessert of young coconut strips and pandan jelly mixed with cream and condensed milk.

Pandan coconut rice (nasi lemak style)

Rice is cooked with coconut milk and knotted pandan leaves for a fragrant base served with sambal and fried anchovies.

Kaya (coconut pandan jam) toast

Pandan leaves infuse a slow-cooked coconut milk, egg and sugar jam that is spread on toast.

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Frequently asked questions

What is pandan?
Pandan is a tropical plant with long green leaves used across Southeast Asian cooking. It has a sweet, grassy, slightly vanilla and coconut-like aroma and is used in desserts, rice, drinks and cakes.
How do you use pandan leaves?
Tie fresh or frozen pandan leaves into a knot and simmer them with rice, coconut milk or custard, or blend them with water and strain for green juice. Remove the leaves before serving.
What can I substitute for pandan?
There is no exact substitute for pandan. A little vanilla with a pinch of coconut flavor or a few drops of green food coloring gives a similar impression in desserts, but the flavor will be different.
Where can I buy pandan near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Fresh Pandan Leaf 100 g, Pandan Leaves frozen 7-8 oz, and Butterfly Brand Pandan Flavoring Essence.

What does pandan taste like?
Pandan tastes gently sweet and floral with notes often compared to vanilla, coconut and fresh grass. It is subtle in leaf form and stronger in extract.
What is the difference between pandan leaves and pandan extract?
Pandan leaves give a natural, mild flavor and need to be steeped or blended, while pandan extract or essence is concentrated and adds green color and strong aroma in drops. Use less extract than you think.
How should I store pandan leaves?
Store fresh pandan leaves wrapped in a paper towel in the refrigerator for several days, or freeze them. Frozen pandan leaves, such as the Pandan Leaves, Frozen 7-8 oz pack, stay frozen until use and can go straight into the pot.

Tra Phuong Bui
Looks good and fresh
thuy.b.khuu
The coconut leaves are very fresh.
weee.13718087
Pandan dessert with sweet rice
emyhusky
So excited got a fresh pandan in Usa . Gonna make a great cake with that
weee.18240593
The bunch of pandan leaves came pretty fresh. I washed then wrapped in small bunches and store in the freezer so they’re ready whenever I need to use them (mostly in cooking deserts).
anhhngoc2311
I received two fairly fresh shoots, too many to eat, so I froze them. The weight was exactly as advertised.
weee.12884006
Fresh pandan leaves are not fragrant even though they are mature leaves (!) Pandan leaves from sticky rice are more fragrant.
weee.13949654
Fresh pandan leaves.
GraccieS
Very fresh , it was beyond my expectations. So glad I can order fresh pandan leaves now
Janice
first time to purchase. a good bundle received.
酒酿冬菜
I finally bought it! I can try making Hainanese chicken rice or pandan kueh now.
phamjes
First time buying
glasierz28
Good quality, fresh even though frozen
srg89858
So happy I found this! Will last a long time/ will be able to use in a lot of recipes. I liked the packaging, the leaves seemed like they were properly handled. Used to flavor my biko rice
weee.14303005
Delicious food, I buy it many times.
lungocmykg2015
Repeat purchases
Hong
many ! panda waffle bomb!
lungocmykg2015
Very fragrant, worth buying.
lungocmykg2015
Reasonable price
weee.14303005
First time purchase
Annie
really dark color and thick texture, the pandan taste is faint but sufficient. I mixed it with water so it didnt make a difference, maybe try milk!
emyhusky
New experience for make pandan cake Weeeee thankss
Kim
If you have never tried pandan before, this is your sign to get some!! It is a great addition to pastries, teas, pancakes, I would even add it to my coffee. It is thick like syrup and concentrated, use it sparingly.
weee.15192939
They smell so good without opening it. Is good to make so many Vietnamese desserts.
Loancao72
This pineapple variety has a really fragrant coconut leaf scent.
jessasangabol1897
Good flavoring. No after taste like others
ovti2468
Good price and good quality.
yqaddoumi00
Not bad will buy again :)
Bamn0814
Didn’t realize it is a small bottle hopefully it’s good for my buko pandan dessert
J
Excited to use!
Fortunevill1983
Arrived well and love this pandan flavor Thank you
t32
Very good…we love it
Mina lee
Add to fragrant tea. Don't add it while cooking, but when turning off the stove, add a few drops later or it will be bitter.
dipkushilal
If you are making sweet rice this is a must
anna_318
Good choice
Cel Lambert
addition to my cooking
aprime138
Got it on sale. Nice fragrance flavor, I prefer this brand
katrina_wongster
Using to make cookies.
JC
Nice and good ??
Yvonne
it helps the food taste good
Phuong
first purchase
weee.10847388
It had a very strange, musty taste. I had to throw the whole bottle away.
天梯
I really like it, but it's a bit too sweet for me.
Tracy Thai
Thank you for my absolute favorite drink.
anguyen14413
Can’t wait to add this to my coffee.
Cherry
The first time I bought it, I found it fragrant, creamy, and slightly sweet.
weee.13354763
Taste good and sweet
pja3011
It tastes super chemical. Has a weird after taste. This is not drinkable for me. Sorry
My
Smells good, haven't drank it yet, let's try it
Desiree
Buy it back to drink!