After living in Southeast Asia almost seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it ...

Dubai resident Rafael Dizon, who comes from northern Philippines, says his family often use pandan when cooking rice, because it is “pretty common and easy to grow the plant back home”.

You can move your roselle plant to a pot that is at least 20cm in diameter. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as this plant dislikes wet feet. Where possible, grow it under a clear shelter to reduce ...