This Malwatte jar holds pandan flakes, dried pandan leaf cut into small pale green pieces. Pandan, called rampe in Sri Lanka, gives a sweet, grassy scent that is part of the familiar smell of a Sri Lankan curry.
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC has kept a herb garden at Warwick Estate since 2020, and dries and packs its herbs and spices in its own factory.
In the pack
- One clear glass shaker jar with a black screw cap, labelled Pandan Flakes
- Nett weight 10g, dried leaf flakes
- Label marked "All Natural", manufactured and packed by Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, Colombo 12
In the kitchen
- Add a pinch to rice as it cooks, or to yellow rice and biryani.
- Temper with curry leaves and spices at the start of a curry.
- Infuse in coconut milk for sweets and puddings.
- Steep in hot water or add to tea for a light pandan flavour.
Storage
Keep the cap tightly closed and store the jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The range label asks you to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
