We get to the bottom of this vibrant purple root.
So what is ube?
The answer might surprise you.
What Is Ube?
Ube has origins in Southeast Asia, but it is most commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
One3.5-ounce servingof ube provides:
What Does Ube Taste Like?
The flavor and texture of cooked ube is strikingly similar to red yams and sweet potatoes.
It’s difficult to find a distinct difference.
Both look like a root and are narrower than a sweet potatothe biggest difference is the color.
The skin of a red yam is burgundy and the flesh is bright orange.
The main difference between the two are their mechanisms of doing so.
In the Philippines, one common desserts isube halaya or purple yam jam.
It’s then simmered and strained to make a spreadable jam kind of like pumpkin butter.
Also stop by your local Asian market as they may also carry ube.
