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Ube halaya
Mash steamed ube. Stir with coconut milk, condensed milk and butter over medium-low heat.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Ube halaya take?
55 min all in โ 15 min prep, 40 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 jars (about 600g). Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
50 g (optional) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Fresh ube โ Frozen ube plus a little extract. How most bakeries do it.
What should I watch for?
It spatters. A long spoon and respect.
Any tips from this recipe?
Frozen grated ube is the weekday bag. A drop of extract makes it more purple. Do not dump the bottle.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.