If it weren't for Instagram, the ube would not be known as it is today. And this tuber native to the Philippines has surprised the entire world with its color. Its purple and purple color gives color to many dishes and desserts that all foodie Instagram users fall in love with.
The water yam or better known as ube is a somewhat special tuber. Before being known for its beautiful and surprising color, it stood out for its agricultural productivity. For this reason in many tropical and subtropical countries it is known as the food of famine. All this because in addition to being economical like most tubers, it is more nutritious and its production and growth is higher than usual.
Ube seduces all foodie Instagram followers.
Nam, yam or ube and in Latin Dioscorea alata is fashionable, it seduces at a time when the Instagram network is very important in gastronomy. The search for constant novelty in surprising and eye-catching preparations has made this tuber fashionable in kitchens and workshops.
Its sweet and mild flavor is ideal for making desserts and ice creams. Perhaps the most similar would be sweet potato, but its texture is softer and its sweetness is more balanced and more present. This ingredient is here to stay, especially in baking to make cookies, smoothies, cakes and ice cream. In reality, the easiest format to get it is in powder form and it is more difficult to find it as a tuber in the markets.
Uber shares with blueberries and blackberries its high anthocyanin content, which gives them this purple and purple color. All of this provides anti-inflammatory properties. It also stands out for its high level of fiber and high content of vitamins A and C as well as potassium, iron and calcium.
