Nam Bai Toey (Pandan Water)

Ingredients

• 60g (2.1 oz) fresh pandan leaves, rinsed and trimmed
• 1000ml (4 1/4 cups) cold water
• 100g (3.5 oz) granulated sugar

Method

1. 1Rinse 60g (2.1 oz) pandan leaves under cold running water, trim any brown tips, then fold and tie each leaf into a loose knot to lightly bruise.
2. 2Add the pandan knots to a medium saucepan with 1000ml (4 1/4 cups) cold water.
3. 3Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes (0.17 hours), avoiding a vigorous boil to prevent bitterness.
4. 4Turn off the heat, add 100g (3.5 oz) sugar, and stir until fully dissolved.
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