Filipino · dessert
Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)
Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) reads sweetness 6.9, richness 6.1 and salinity 3.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.9 · Richness 6.1 · Salinity 3.1 · Nutty 2.9 · Earthy 2.1 · Fruity 1.7 · Floral 1.7 · Umami 1.0
What's in it (7)
- 2 lbs purple yam
- 14 oz condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Time & effort: about 1 hr (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 188.9 kcal, 3 g protein, 6.4 g fat, 30.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Boil and grate or mash ube until smooth.
- Combine with condensed milk, coconut milk, and butter in a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides.
- Cool and store in jars.
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