Pandan Syrup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 Cup
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Calories
1479 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Singaporean
Pandan Syrup
Description
The green pandan syrup uses thick pandan extract combined with white sugar and gently heated until the sugar dissolves, producing a dark green syrup packed with pandan aroma and flavor. This is then cooled and stored chilled for use.
The nearly colorless pandan syrup is made by bruising pandan leaves and boiling them with sugar and water. After steeping and cooling, the liquid is strained, resulting in a lighter-colored but still fragrant syrup. For stronger flavor, the pandan residue can be wrung or blended before final straining, enhancing aroma and color.
Choosing between extract or whole leaves affects the intensity and color of the syrup. Substitutions like brown sugar or coconut water can create variations in flavor and sweetness. Safety note: heated sugar can be very hot and requires caution during preparation.
Ingredients
For Green-colored Pandan Syrup
- 1 Cup pandan extract Click here for the pandan extract recipe. Substitute: 1 Cup pandan juice but the result will be a less intensely flavored yet still green syrup (see Notes)
- 1 Cup white sugar Substitute: brown sugar, gula melaka etc
For Almost Colorless but still aromatic Pandan Syrup
- 1 Cup pandan leaves bruised and cut into 1" pieces (or smaller). Approximate weight is 1oz/ 28g.
- 1 Cup white sugar Substitute: brown sugar, gula melaka etc
- 1 Cup water Substitute: coconut water if you want to make pandan coconut syrup.
Instructions
For Green-colored Pandan Syrup
- Pour the thick, dark green pandan extract and sugar into a pot. Heat on medium till the sugar has all dissolved.
- Allow to cool then store in the fridge in a sterilised, airtight container.
For Almost Colorless but still aromatic Pandan Syrup
- Bring bruised pandan leaves, sugar and water to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes then switch off the fire and allow to steep till cool.
- Strain and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Optional for best taste: Once cool, wring with your hands to extract all the flavor. (You can also blitz in but your syrup will be greener.)
Notes
- Exercise caution when handling heated sugar as it can cause severe burns.
- Pandan extract offers a stronger flavor and vibrant green color compared to pandan juice.
- For a richer pandan syrup, use a ratio of 2 cups sugar to 1 cup of pandan liquid.
- Alternative syrups can be made with artificial pandan paste or essence by dissolving sugar in water first, then stirring in the flavoring.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1479kcal | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 355g | 118% |
| Sodium | 18347mg | 764% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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