Ube

An ube essay by CEREAL.

Ube (via CEREAL)

Ube, with its characteristic violet hue, touts a subtle sweetness that’s arguably most appreciated in the Philippines. A quick search on Google will substantiate this claim; the Filipinos can’t get enough of this lavender treat. Ube predominantly makes its way onto the Filipino dining table by way of desserts. A variety of the nation’s confectionery is made from the tuber, including the popular ube halaya, a type of jelly... CEREAL