Nyonya-Baba Natural Potpourri

I saw this on Arts Central last night and have been ever so excited to get my hands on all these ingredients. Being a pure Nonya myself, I didn't know of this Potpourri...oooh what a shame.. (betul betul malu sekali). Just wondering how to tell the auntie or uncle at the market vegetable stall what's basil leaf in local dialect or malay? Hmmmmm... anyone knows?

Here's the recipe for Nonya Baba

Natural Potpourri

Nyonya-Baba Natural Potpourri(lasts for about 2-3 days, prepare daily for fresh aroma)

Prep Time: about 15-30 minutes

Materials

Grater

Mortar & pestle

Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

Pandan leaves

Basil leaves

Kaffir lime leavesLaksa leaves

Lemongrass (stalks with leaves preferred)

1 Mandarin orange

Star anise

* Ginger Torch (this is additional from me)

Method:-

- Tear the pandan, basil, laksa and kaffir lime leaves by hand into small pieces

and crush to release fragrance.

- Cut the lemongrass stalk into pieces. Pound to release the aroma.

- Grate the mandarin orange peel and add to the mix.

- Finally add the star anise and toss.

** Recipe and Photo extracted from Bare Beauty