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    How many servings does this make?
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    This serves up to seven people, if second helpings are excluded. Ube halaya - depending on how you prepare it - can be thick and creamy, or thin and dry.
  • Question
    What is the English name for ube?
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    Ube is also known as: water yam, winged yam, or purple yam. It's not the same thing to taro, which sometimes looks purplish.
  • Question
    How do I cook halaya squash?
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    It's best to steam the squash without the skin and do the same procedure as the ube.
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    Can I freeze the ube halaya after making it?
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    Yes; make sure you cover with cling wrap and let it touch the top.
  • Question
    Can I use yam flour for this?
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    No, because yam flour is the most important ingredient and it will not taste as it should if you substitute the yam flour.
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