Ube Halaya Recipe
Ube Halaya, a Filipino culinary gem, is an enchanting and vibrant creation made from purple yams. This iconic treat holds a special place in the heart of Filipino cuisine as it has been passed on through generations of family gatherings, fiestas, and everyday indulgences. This recipe uses purple yam and milk to bring out its sweet and earthy flavors in every velvety bite.
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh ube (purple yam) peeled and grated, or finely mashed
- 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar adjust according to taste
- 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
- 1 can (14 oz.) condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- First, boil those purple yams until soft. After they're done, give them a good peel and mash them up nice and smooth.500 grams fresh ube (purple yam)
- Grab a big pot or your trusty non-stick pan and get that butter all melty over a medium flame.1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Toss in that mashed ube you prepared earlier. Give it a good stir for a couple of minutes.
- Now, pour all the milk: coconut, evaporated, and condensed. Mix it up till everything's friends.1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk, 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk, 1 can (14 oz.) condensed milk
- Turn the heat low and let everything mingle. Keep stirring, though. We don't want any sneaky burnt bits or lumps.
- Add sugar to taste. If you're feeling fancy, a splash of vanilla extract wouldn't hurt for extra flair.1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Keep at it until the mixture's thick and starts to play hard to get, pulling away from the pot sides. It might be a good half-hour to 45 minutes, but it's worth the wait.
- Once it's looking and feeling right, spoon the ube halaya into your greased molds or dishes. Smooth out the top with something greased, like the back of a spoon.
- Let it cool off and catch its breath at room temp. If you want it firmer, pop it in the fridge for a bit.
- When ready to eat, flip it onto a plate or scoop right from where it's at. Top it with whatever you fancy - maybe some latik, cheese, or toasted coconut shavings. Enjoy!
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