Ube as an ingredient is not exactly a secret anymore, but this purple spud still fills me with wonder. From the amazing taste, to the health benefits, to the vibrant purple color, everything about Ube gets me excited. These are 5 Popular Ube recipes you need to try right now. Let's find out more!
So what is Ube? And Why Do You Need To Try It?
Dioscorea alata, also known as Purple Yam, is a species of Yam. These tubers are usually a vivid purple but also have a range of color. They are pretty similar to the regular orange sweet potatoes everyone knows. Similar in taste to sweet taters, they have a deep purple flesh that is just so pretty. While Ube might be originally from the Philippines, it's turning heads and taste buds all around the world.
Is Ube Good For You?
Nutritionally speaking, Ube is pretty similar health wise to your other sweet potatoes. It's a complex carbohydrate, with lots of fiber. It is also rich in B vitamins, thiamine, and niacin. I am hoping my Top 5 Ube recipes will allow you to incorporate this amazing yam into your life.
So it's not just pretty aesthetically speaking, it also has a lot going for it for contributing to a healthy diet.
My 5 Popular Ube Recipes You Need To Try Right Now
1. Ube Halaya Jam
This Homemade Ube Halaya Jam (Purple Yam Jam) is delicious and perfect for a sweet treat. This can be eaten with bread or by itself. Definitely a favorite in the Philippines, this is one you can use for a variety of uses, or eat it with a spoon! It's simple to make and is oh so tasty. Find this recipe here.
2. Ube Bars
These rich, decadent, and moist Ube Bars are going to be one of your favourite sweet treats. They are coated with ube syrup then rolled in desiccated coconut. With no yeast needed, as well as no kneading involved, these sweets will be a big hit. Check out our simple recipe here.
3. Ube Brownies
These fudgy Ube Brownies are made with less than 10 ingredients. They are rich, chewy and packed with ube! These will be gone in minutes so be careful. Find our recipe here.
4. Ube Pandesal
These fluffy, easy and ultra soft Ube Pandesal are perfect for breakfast, snacks or a side dish for any meal. Pandesal is a common bread roll in the Philippines. It is made with flour, yeast, sugar and oil and rolled in a bread crumbs. Yummy! Find our delicious recipe here.
5. Ube Crinkles
These classic Ube Crinkles are very popular dessert or snack in the Philippines. Made with ube and rolled in powdered sugar, they're the perfect sweet treat. Put these our for gatherings with friends and family, they will be gone in no time. Find the recipe here.
The Exciting Future of Ube recipes
I have said many times before, that Ube is one of my favorite ingredients to work with. I am always playing and experimenting with this amazing purple yam. So don't miss out when I come out with a new creation!
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Recipe
5 Popular Ube Recipes To Try: Ube Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup ube mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 pieces egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- To make ube/purple yam puree, boil ube for 30 minutes or until tender. Peel, cut them into cubes and mash using a masher or food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients; butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add mashed ube/purple yam and mix everthing together.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients over wet mixture.
- Add the batter to a baking pan and bake on a pre-heated 375 F oven for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the centre came out clean.
- Lift the ube brownies out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Add melted chocolate on top for chocolatey flavour. Let it cool and slice into 9 brownies. Share and enjoy!
T says
Can’t wait to try these recipes