The ube latte celebrates the Filipino name morada root, a star ingredient in Asian pastries in Los Angeles and Manila. Its natural violet color made it a visual sensation on Instagram. It fuses Filipino tradition with third wave coffee aesthetics.
Asian
Ube latte
Purple ube latte with Filipino name puree, creamy milk and vanilla.
- Philippines
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 210 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 7 g
- Sodium 120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Ube latte is a Philippine preparation with easy difficulty. Set aside about 20 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of ube powder or ube puree.
- Have ready: 30 ml of optional espresso.
- Have ready: 250 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Dissolve ube powder in little hot milk until smooth paste without lumps
Dissolve ube powder in little hot milk until smooth paste without lumps.
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Heat rest of milk with sugar
Heat the rest of the milk with sugar, vanilla and salt without boiling. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Integrate ube paste and beat until uniform purple color
Add ube paste and beat until uniformly purple.
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Prepare espresso if you want a version with coffee; but
Prepare espresso if you want a version with coffee; if not, omit.
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Pour ube milk into cup or glass; add espresso gently if applicable
Pour ube milk into cup or glass; add espresso gently if applicable.
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Top with whipped cream and sprinkle ube powder
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle ube powder.
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Serve hot or over ice for a cold tropical version.
Serve hot or over ice for a cold tropical version.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version without coffee only with coconut milk.
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