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What is ube? Ube is a starchy vegetable, also known as purple yam, that is native to the Philippines. Its name means “tuber” in Tagalog. It is commonly paired with condensed milk and used in ...

Storing ube . If you are able to source ube in fresh form, you should not store the whole ube in the refrigerator, as you would other starchy vegetables.

With its eye-catching color and sweet-but-subtle flavor, ube has been on dessert menus everywhere over the past few years. A staple in Filipino cooking for generations, ube became Instagram-famous ...

Ube, a sweet purple yam native to the Phillippines, is popping up at bakeries, like Banh & Butter in Aurora, cafes, like Milk Tea People in the 16th Street Mall, and ice cream shops, like Right ...

Among these, the yam, known as Ratalu, holds a special place in the hearts of many. The purple yam, in particular, stands out not only for its distinctive colour but also for its unique flavour ...