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screwpine any plant of the genus Pandanus, tropical shrubs or trees characterized by aerial prop roots, ranging throughout the Old World tropics, especially in the Pacific. The usually spiral arrangement of clusters of long, slender leaves gives the genus its common name. Locally, screwpines are an important source of thatch, matting, clothing, and edible fruit. Although none are indigenous to the United States, several species (especially P. candelabrum, the candelabrum tree) are cultivated as ornamentals in the South and in greenhouses. The genus is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Liliopsida, order Pandanales, family Pandanaceae.
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How to make yam kuih
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw September 2, 2000 700+ words ...COCONUT 100g peeled yam, coarsely chopped Screwpine syrup 100g coarse sugar 450ml water 4-5 screwpine leaves, knotted Sift together: 100g rice...12 minutes or until cooked through. Put screwpine syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring... |
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Blue nyonya dessert
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw October 15, 2004 700+ words ...from 1/2 grated coconut 1 tsp salt 2 screwpine leaves, knotted 1/4 cup thick coconut...Kaya 3 large eggs 225g coarse sugar 2 screwpine leaves, knotted To prepare glutinous...to a 22cm round cake pan and top with screwpine leaves. Steam over rapid boiling water... |
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Wajik that's evenly cooked
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times February 22, 2003 700+ words ...melaka (palm sugar), finely chopped 3 screwpine leaves, cut into 5-6cm pieces 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 screwpine leaves, knotted Method Soak glutinous...of muslin cloth and place strips of screwpine leaves on the cloth. Spread glutinous... |
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A smooth vegetarian kaya to enjoy
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw May 25, 2002 700+ words ...coconut 125ml evaporated milk 135g sugar 3 tbsp screwpine juice, obtained from 20 screwpine leaves blended with 4 tbsp water and strained...coconut milk, evaporated milk, sugar and screwpine juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely... |
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Right recipe for `Pak Tong Koh'
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw December 24, 2004 700+ words ...granulated sugar 3 cups (750 ml) water 4 screwpine leaves, knotted 1/4 tsp rose essence...stirring to dissolve sugar. Put in screwpine leaves and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, discard screwpine leaves and stir in rose essence. Dough... |
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Right texture for Kuih Talam
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw July 19, 2003 700+ words ...TALAM 80g finely chopped gula melaka 2 screwpine leaves, knotted 300ml boiling water...tsp salt Method Place gula melaka and screwpine leaves in a mixing bowl and pour in boiling...until gula melaka dissolves. Discard the screwpine leaves. Sift dry ingredients into a... |
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For a fragrant Yam Kuih
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times August 9, 2003 700+ words ...coconut. YAM KUIH ROLLED IN COCONUT 2 screwpine leaves, cut into 10cm lengths 300g peeled...A pinch of salt Method Place the cut screwpine leaves on a 20cm round metal pan. Put...15 minutes or until soft. Discard the screwpine leaves. In a large blender, pour in... |
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Satisfying Claypot Chicken Rice
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw November 1, 2003 700+ words ...Combined: 1/2 chicken cube 1/2 cup hot water 2 cups water 2 screwpine leaves, knotted 1 carrot, roll-cut into 2 1/2 cm (1...claypot. Add water (measure water with the same rice cup) and screwpine leaves. Cook rice, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes... |
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How to make a cool Jelly Delight
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times Betty Saw October 19, 2002 700+ words ...agar-agar, soaked in water and cut into small pieces 6 screwpine leaves, knotted 400g sugar 350ml thick coconut milk, from...Bring water to the boil and dissolve agar-agar in it, Add screwpine leaves, sugar and salt and boil till sugar is completely... |
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Golden Leaf needs to spice things up.(Arts and Lifestyle)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Schaffer, Mat March 11, 2005 700+ words ...in pandam leaves chicken ($6.25) is from the pandam (screwpine) leaves themselves. Tied around chunks of fried chicken...burn one associates with this Malay classic. The coconut-screwpine rice in the nasi lemak ($6.95) is a bit more starchy... |
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