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İrmik Helvası Maraş Dondurmalı
Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Ube Halaya
A Filipino purple yam jam cooked slowly with milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, butter, and sugar until thick and glossy.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 26 min📖 1 min readServes 8~330 kcal🇵🇭 Filipino🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 42 min cook 82 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 26 min- Prep22 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 22 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dessert
- 900 gr Purple yam or purple sweet potato
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Milk
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Coconut milk
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Condensed milk
- 60 gr Butter
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the purple yam, cut it into large pieces, and steam it for 20 minutes, until tender.
20 min20:00 - 2
Mash the cooked purple yam into a puree.
- 3
Put the milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, and sugar in a pot.
- 4
Add the purple yam puree and stir constantly over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 5
Add the butter and cook for 12 more minutes, until the mixture turns glossy and thick.
12 min12:00 - 6
Divide the ube halaya among small greased molds.
- 7
Once it reaches room temperature, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Stir the mixture constantly with a spatula in a wide-bottomed pot; if it catches, the dessert will carry a distinct scorched milk smell.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ube halaya cold in small bowls, with optional plain biscuits or coffee on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
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- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
6
g protein
48
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 58%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ube Halaya make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Ube Halaya take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 82 minutes of passive resting; 146 minutes in total.Is Ube Halaya difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ube Halaya have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 48g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Ube Halaya contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ube Halaya belong to?
This recipe belongs to Filipino cuisine.How many ingredients does Ube Halaya need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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