Dioscorea alata – also called ube (/ ˈ uː b ɛ,-b eɪ /), ubi, purple yam, or greater yam, among many other names – is a species of yam (a tuber). The tubers are usually a vivid violet-purple to bright lavender in color (hence the common name), but some range in color from cream to plain white.

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Aug 8, 2019 · Ubi (Dioscorea alata L.) commonly known as yam, is one of the most important species under the genus Dioscorea with about 600 species, 150 of which are cultivated for food. Ubi is also called water yam, guyana arrowroot, greater tam, namede-agua, ten-months yam, white yam, or winged yam.

The tuber is a main ingredient in “halayang ubi” (ubi jam), a favorite dessert during fiestas and holidays. It is also cooked as combination in “sinigang” or “nilaga”. It gives special taste, aroma, and color to “guinataan”, can be processed into powder, chips, and puree. Ubi is used as an ingredient in sweets and confectioneries.

Jul 18, 2023 · Ube, botanically known as Dioscorea alata, is a very popular yam throughout Asia. We'll talk about growing this winged yam at home! I don’t think we could ever live without tubers.

May 10, 2021 · Ubi (Dioscorea alata L.) or yam is a vine which produces both aerial tubers called bulbils and underground tubers or roots. The bulbils weighing a few grams and to over a kilogram come out from the leaf axils three (3) months after planting.

The ubi roots has 70 percent moisture and 28 percent starch. It also contains traces of fats, crude protein, sugar, crude fiber, ash and Vitamin C, B1 and B2. Ubi is grown primarily for its roots or tubers. The tubers can be eaten boiled, baked, roasted, flakes, chips and can be processed into powder form. Dehydrated yam slices are

Daun ubi tumbuk (Indonesian for "pounded cassava leaves") is a vegetable dish commonly found in Indonesia, made from pounded cassava leaves. In Indonesian, daun means leaf, ubi refers to cassava, and tumbuk means pounded.

Apr 27, 2011 · There are many varieties of tapiocas but at the farm three types are planted – ubi kayu merah, ubi kayu pulut and multi-colored leaf tapioca which I have named ubi kayu bunga.

May 13, 2024 · One features coconut milk stew made with tapioca leaves, and the other uses sweet potato leaves. Pucuk Ubi Masak Lemak/Tapioca leaf in Coconut Milk Gravy) Ingredients. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the paste until fragrant and aromatic. Pour enough water to create a gravy consistency. Simmer and add the tapioca leaves, cooking until softened.