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Pandan Mochi Donuts

Pandan Mochi Donuts

Aloha everyone, here is a simple recipe to try with the Manoa mochi donut molds. If you aren't familiar, Pandan is a plant that grows in tropical regions mostly in South and Southeast Asia. The leaves are used to give flavoring and color for desserts (mostly). Back home, I personally encounter these strategically placed pandan desserts in 3 places that undermine my attempts at dieting. At the grocery store in the refrigerated section, by the register of my favorite pho spot, and at Thanksgiving when an aunty brings a buko pandan jelly. This recipe is very reminiscent of pandan breads, but with a crisp, chewy, and share-able shape.
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