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Popular recipes

Ube Sticky Rice

This recipe is a delightful mix of sweet, creamy, and savory, making use of the unique flavor of ube. In a rice cooker, combine 1 cup of sticky rice, 2 tablespoons of ube-paste, 3 tablespoons of white sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 cup of coconut milk until well-blended. Cook for 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and creamy.

Instant Pot Ube Halaya

A simple and easy way to make the traditional Filipino dessert using an Instant Pot. Combine 2 cups of grated purple yam, 1 can of condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of ube-paste, and 1/2 cup of butter in the Instant Pot. Cook in high pressure for 20 minutes.

Ube Stir-Fried Noodles

A creative spin on stir-fried noodles that feature the unique flavor of ube. In a stir fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add 1 cup of cooked noodles, 2 tablespoons of ube-paste, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, and a handful of chopped spring onions.

Ube Paste Pancakes

These fluffy, light pancakes are colored with ube paste for an extra kick. Mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of ube-paste, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of milk. Heat a non-stick pan, pour the batter, and cook until bubbles form on the surface before flipping.

Ube Coconut Ice Cream

A refreshing and simple recipe for homemade ice cream featuring creamy ube paste swirled with sweetened coconut milk. You only need 4 ingredients: 2 cans of coconut milk, 1 cup of ube-paste, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is ube paste?

    Ube paste is a sweet, vibrant purple jam made from ube, or purple yam that is a staple in Philipino cuisine.

  • Can ube paste be used in desserts?

    Yes, ube paste is often used in a variety of desserts, like cakes, cookies, ice cream and much more.

  • How is ube paste made?

    Ube paste is made by boiling purple yams until they can be mashed into a puree. This is then mixed with sugar and condensed milk and cooked until it forms a thick, sweet paste.

  • How can ube paste be stored?

    Ube paste can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week or in the freezer for several months.

  • What is the nutritional value of ube paste?

    Ube paste is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Although, remember it often contains added sugar.

  • Is ube paste gluten-free?

    Yes, ube paste is naturally gluten-free.

  • Is there gelatin in ube paste?

    Most recipes for ube paste do not call for gelatin, but you should always check the ingredients list if this is a concern.

  • What does the color of ube paste come from?

    The vibrant purple color of ube paste comes from the purple yam used as it's primary ingredient.

  • What does ube paste taste like?

    Ube paste has a vaguely sweet taste akin to a vanilla-marshmallow flavor. It has a taste that is not too overwhelming but indeed unique.

  • Is it possible to eat ube paste raw?

    While it won't cause harm if eaten raw, it is recommended to use ube paste in cooked dishes or baking as it has a raw, starchy taste.

  • Is ube paste the same as ube jam?

    Yes, ube paste and ube jam are essentially the same and the names can be used interchangeably.

  • Is ube paste similar to taro?

    While both are tubers and share a purple color, ube and taro are different. Ube has a sweeter flavor and a deeper purple color.

  • Is there a substitute for ube paste?

    There isn't a direct substitute for ube paste. Purple sweet potatoes may be used but will not provide the same flavor.

  • Is ube paste dairy-free?

    Homemade versions may be dairy-free but many store-bought options do contain dairy ingredients.

  • What can ube paste be paired with?

    Ube paste can be paired with a variety of foods, such as bread, ice cream, cookies, and it's typically used in desserts.

  • Where can I buy ube paste?

    You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.