Monday, April 12, 2010

Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe


Estimated preparation and cooking time: 2 hours


Halayang Ube Ingredients:

  • 1 kilo ube yam root

  • 1 can (14 ounces) evaporated milk

  • 2 cans (12 ounces) condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine

  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)


Halayang Ube Cooking Instructions:


  • On a pot, boil the unpeeled ube yam in water and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  • Peel and finely grate the ube yam.

  • Heat a big wok in medium heat.

  • Melt butter or margarine, add the condensed milk and vanilla flavoring. Mix well.

  • Add the 1 kilo grated ube yam,

  • Adjust the heat to low

  • Keep on mixing the ingredients for about 30 minutes or until sticky and a bit dry (but still moist).

  • Add the evaporated milk and continue to mix for another 15 minutes.

  • Let cool and place on a large platter.

  • Refrigerate before serving the halayang ube.


Cooking Tips:


  • You may spread additional butter or margarine on top of the jam before serving.

  • For the sweet toothed, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the jam after placing on the large platter.

  • Instead of manually grating the ube, you may cut it in cubes and use a blender to powderize the ube.

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