DESCRIPTION

Pandan leaves come from the screwpine tree, a tall ancient tree that is native to
Southeast Asia and Madagascar (despite its name, it is not a pine tree). The
leaves are long and sword shaped and have a variety of traditional uses beyond
the kitchen, from thatching roofs to being woven into sails or mats. The small
woven baskets in which sticky rice is served in many Asian restaurants are often
made with pandan leaves. The leaves are also used to wrap rice before steaming
it or cooking it on a grill.