Key Points
- 7000Islands' Siggy Bacani and Don Angelo Valix emphasize the importance of ube in Filipino pride.
- As Filipino cuisine gains global recognition, ube steps into the limelight, gracing not just traditional desserts but also finding its way into innovative creations like drinks and liqueur.
- Often mistaken for taro due to its appearance, ube carries a historical legacy tracing back to pre-colonial Philippines, where it thrived as a staple crop.
Ube isn't merely an ingredient; it's a cultural icon for Filipinos. Its rich, purple hue adorns many beloved Filipino desserts, from traditional kakanin (rice cakes) like ube halaya to modern pastries such as ube cheesecake and ube ice cream.
In a recent interview with Siegfrid Bacani and Don Valix of 7000Islands, they highlighted why Filipinos should be immensely proud of Philippine Ube. Their insights emphasized how this humble ingredient symbolizes not just a flavor but a connection to Filipino roots and a celebration of culinary heritage.
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'It's not taro, it's ube!': Exploring the majesty of Philippine purple yam in Filipino culture
SBS Filipino
24/12/202330:03
