Halayang Ube

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.