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Filipino dessert made from purple yam

Ube halaya, also known as ube jam, is a popular Filipino dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yams, locally known as ube. It is a staple in Filipino households and is often served during special occasions and holidays.

Preparation

The preparation of ube halaya involves boiling the purple yams until they are soft, then mashing them to a smooth consistency. The mashed yams are then cooked with coconut milk, condensed milk, and butter until the mixture thickens. The dessert is typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla extract.

Once cooked, the mixture is poured into molds or containers and allowed to cool. It is often garnished with latik, which are coconut milk curds, or grated cheese before serving.

Cultural significance

Ube halaya is a traditional dessert that holds cultural significance in the Philippines. It is commonly served during Christmas and New Year celebrations, as well as at fiestas and family gatherings. The vibrant purple color of the dessert is visually appealing and adds to its popularity.

Variations

While the basic recipe for ube halaya remains the same, there are several variations that incorporate additional ingredients. Some versions include macapuno, a type of soft coconut meat, or pandan leaves for added flavor. Ube halaya is also used as a filling or topping for other Filipino desserts such as halo-halo, ensaymada, and puto.

Related pages

References

"Ube Halaya Recipe." Kawaling Pinoy. Retrieved from https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/ube-halaya/
"Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)." Panlasang Pinoy. Retrieved from https://panlasangpinoy.com/ube-halaya-recipe/

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-'''Ube halaya''' is a traditional [[Filipino cuisine|Filipino]] dessert made from the purple yam known as ''[[ube]]''. The dessert is also commonly referred to as ''ube jam'' or ''ube paste''. It is a staple in many Filipino celebrations and is often used as an ingredient in other Filipino desserts.
+{{short description|Filipino dessert made from purple yam}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== History ==
+'''Ube halaya''', also known as '''ube jam''', is a popular [[Filipino cuisine|Filipino dessert]] made from boiled and mashed [[purple yam]]s, locally known as ''ube''. It is a staple in Filipino households and is often served during special occasions and holidays.
-The origins of ube halaya are not well-documented, but it is believed to have been a part of Filipino cuisine for centuries. The use of ube, or purple yam, in Filipino cooking dates back to pre-colonial times. The Spanish colonization of the Philippines, which introduced new cooking methods and ingredients, likely influenced the development of ube halaya.
-== Preparation ==
+==Preparation==
-Ube halaya is made by first boiling and grating the purple yam. The grated yam is then cooked with [[condensed milk]], [[evaporated milk]], and [[sugar]] until it forms a thick, sticky paste. Some recipes also include [[butter]] or [[margarine]] to add richness. The mixture is then transferred to a mold, typically a llanera (a traditional Filipino oval-shaped tin mold), and allowed to cool and set. The finished product is often topped with [[latik]], a syrup made from reduced coconut milk.
+The preparation of ube halaya involves boiling the purple yams until they are soft, then mashing them to a smooth consistency. The mashed yams are then cooked with [[coconut milk]], [[condensed milk]], and [[butter]] until the mixture thickens. The dessert is typically sweetened with [[sugar]] and flavored with [[vanilla extract]].
-== Variations ==
+Once cooked, the mixture is poured into molds or containers and allowed to cool. It is often garnished with [[latik]], which are coconut milk curds, or grated [[cheese]] before serving.
-There are many variations of ube halaya across the different regions of the Philippines. Some versions include additional ingredients such as [[coconut milk]], [[vanilla extract]], or [[cheese]]. The dessert is also used as a filling or topping in other Filipino desserts, such as [[halo-halo]] and [[ensaymada]].
-== Cultural significance ==
+==Cultural significance==
-Ube halaya holds a significant place in Filipino culture. It is often served during special occasions and celebrations, such as [[Christmas]] and [[fiestas]]. The dessert's vibrant purple color and unique flavor have also made it popular among tourists and food enthusiasts around the world.
+Ube halaya is a traditional dessert that holds cultural significance in the [[Philippines]]. It is commonly served during [[Christmas]] and [[New Year]] celebrations, as well as at [[fiestas]] and family gatherings. The vibrant purple color of the dessert is visually appealing and adds to its popularity.
-== See also ==
+==Variations==
-* [[List of Filipino desserts]]
+While the basic recipe for ube halaya remains the same, there are several variations that incorporate additional ingredients. Some versions include [[macapuno]], a type of soft coconut meat, or [[pandan]] leaves for added flavor. Ube halaya is also used as a filling or topping for other Filipino desserts such as [[halo-halo]], [[ensaymada]], and [[puto]].
-* [[Ube cheese pandesal]]
-* [[Ube crinkle]]
-[[Category:Filipino cuisine]]
+==Related pages==
-[[Category:Desserts]]
+* [[Halo-halo]]
+* [[Ensaymada]]
+* [[Puto]]
+* [[Filipino cuisine]]
+==References==
+* "Ube Halaya Recipe." [[Kawaling Pinoy]]. Retrieved from https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/ube-halaya/
+* "Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)." [[Panlasang Pinoy]]. Retrieved from https://panlasangpinoy.com/ube-halaya-recipe/
+[[Category:Philippine desserts]]
 [[Category:Yam dishes]]
-{{Philippine-cuisine-stub}}
+[[Category:Christmas food]]
-{{food-stub}}
+[[File:Ube_halaya,_Filipino_dessert.jpg|thumb|Ube halaya served in a dish]]