Ube Halaya / Jalea de Ube or Purple Yam Pudding (similar to taro but not different [
WIKI]) is a usual holiday fave in Philippines. You can find this anywhere in the country but I don't like them much coz most of the commercialized ones are too sweet so I prefer them home-made.
I made this with my mom earlier for the traditional Noche Buena (Christmas eve feast), which caused my shoulders and hands to ache the whole day LOL (you'll find out why on cut ^^;; ).
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