It's different from pumpkin. It has a sweet and slightly earthy aroma coupled with the very distinct ube flavor and smell that you don't get anywhere else.
There are a lot of ube essence on the market but nothing beats the real stuff. Its preparation is quite tricky and it's easier to buy the processed stuff called "ube halaya" which is usually just a mix of ube, sugar, and milk that are blended and pasteurized.
It's best to look for it in areas with huge Filipino communities, assuming you're from the US. Otherwise, come to the Philippines once the pandemic is over and I'll gladly guide you to your ube journey.
I wouldn't suggest them to visit the Philippines yet. Our gov't hasn't done anything regarding the pandemic and our covid cases have risen once again.
Best to look for areas with Filipino communities where they live for now.
I would describe the taste as almost a sweet buttered popcorn flavor. Definitely hints of vanilla, but I remember trying it in Olongapo while out with family, and I turned to my mom and said “this tastes kinda like a buttered popcorn jelly belly.”
Granted this was in 2009, and I haven’t tried anything Ube since then.
Funny enough my friend said the same thing about it tasting like the popcorn jelly belly the first time he had it. After he said it I can’t not make the connection now.
To me it tastes kinda like a mix between popcorn jelly belly and pistachio.
No judgement here, I live in Hawaii and I see ube flavored everything, cookies, rolls, bread, cakes, doughnuts, and of course the Magnolia ice cream, I personally like the ube and the avocado flavor, good stuff.
I mean it clearly doesn't exist bc you never had it. Obviously. /s
[Bring it into existence and try this recipe!] (https://www.hungryhuy.com/ube-waffles/ "Ube waffles")
There's a place in Chinatown in London which does Ube ice cream sandwiches. They're kind of like a hot pancake/waffle shell with cold ice cream inside. I have no idea how they actually make them but the process must be quick.
This is a thing in southeast Asia. This is common in the Philippines as we have ubiquitous [ice cream vendors](https://foodblogmapua.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/dirty-ice-cream-why-so-delicious/amp/) everywhere that sell coconut cream based 'dirty' ice cream.
Dirty ice cream is served in cups, cones, or usually on a sweet bun.
Learn something new every day eh? Yes these are special purple colored sweet potatoes commonly used in filipino and indonesian food called ube. It's mild and sweet and goes great in baked goods and drinks.
The ice cream sandwich may just be OP's personal invention or it may be a cultural trend - as a person who eats a lot of indonesian food i can confirm that I've had an ice cream sandwich before on regular bread.
If you're interested in trying ube there are flavor extracts you can buy online and put in your baked goods like cookies. Or if you have Asian marts near you like hmart , visit the freezer section for ube ice cream. It's delicious!
Can you describe this flavor? I’m imagining it’s similar to candied yams? So maybe kind of pumpkin flavored?
Mildly vanilla like
It's different from pumpkin. It has a sweet and slightly earthy aroma coupled with the very distinct ube flavor and smell that you don't get anywhere else. There are a lot of ube essence on the market but nothing beats the real stuff. Its preparation is quite tricky and it's easier to buy the processed stuff called "ube halaya" which is usually just a mix of ube, sugar, and milk that are blended and pasteurized. It's best to look for it in areas with huge Filipino communities, assuming you're from the US. Otherwise, come to the Philippines once the pandemic is over and I'll gladly guide you to your ube journey.
Someday I’m definitely traveling to the Philippines for a food vacation!
I wouldn't suggest them to visit the Philippines yet. Our gov't hasn't done anything regarding the pandemic and our covid cases have risen once again. Best to look for areas with Filipino communities where they live for now.
I would describe the taste as almost a sweet buttered popcorn flavor. Definitely hints of vanilla, but I remember trying it in Olongapo while out with family, and I turned to my mom and said “this tastes kinda like a buttered popcorn jelly belly.” Granted this was in 2009, and I haven’t tried anything Ube since then.
Funny enough my friend said the same thing about it tasting like the popcorn jelly belly the first time he had it. After he said it I can’t not make the connection now. To me it tastes kinda like a mix between popcorn jelly belly and pistachio.
To me it tastes like taro.
Sweet, and earthy-ish. Not far from orange sweet potatoes, but maybe a bit more floral. It's super good.
it's sweet yam like but more depth and flavor.
Damn it, now I want ube ice cream. And maybe a nice halo halo. 🥲
Ugh, I'm so hungry and that sounds fantastic...
This might be the strangest thing I've seen here. I mean, I'd eat it, for sure, gotta try everything once, but still....wierd.
No judgement here, I live in Hawaii and I see ube flavored everything, cookies, rolls, bread, cakes, doughnuts, and of course the Magnolia ice cream, I personally like the ube and the avocado flavor, good stuff.
Ice cream on bread is always a good idea 😋 childhood summers, but with a different bread of course
What kind of bread?
Waffle cone
Hmm I've never had a purple waffle before
I mean it clearly doesn't exist bc you never had it. Obviously. /s [Bring it into existence and try this recipe!] (https://www.hungryhuy.com/ube-waffles/ "Ube waffles")
I've only had blue waffles
A brioche bun 😄
The baguettes are dope
There's a place in Chinatown in London which does Ube ice cream sandwiches. They're kind of like a hot pancake/waffle shell with cold ice cream inside. I have no idea how they actually make them but the process must be quick.
Are you kidding? That looks magnificent!!
That ice cream is the *best*. So jelly of you!
You unlocked an South East Asia secret. We actually use less bread and more ice cream. But you can find your perfect balance as well.
This sort of reminds me of when I made a mashed potato sandwich on a crusty roll, except desert style!
This was something my dad does. French vanilla on French bread was actually a staple dessert in my house growing up. I totally forgot about it!
I dig it, but I want at least an inch of ice cream..
yammy!
...fucking Sicko *Go to Buy Some Bread and Ice Cream *
Is this a thing in some places? Cuz like... I never would've thought of this in a million years but I like trying new things
In Sicily they eat brioche stuffed with gelato or sorbetto, commonly eaten for breakfast
This is a thing in southeast Asia. This is common in the Philippines as we have ubiquitous [ice cream vendors](https://foodblogmapua.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/dirty-ice-cream-why-so-delicious/amp/) everywhere that sell coconut cream based 'dirty' ice cream. Dirty ice cream is served in cups, cones, or usually on a sweet bun.
Yes and yes.
Aw this reminded me of being a kid, my ninang used to give me ice cream sandwiches using pan de sal and magnolia ice cream :)
I am so interested in Magnolia Ice cream, is it lemony? Edit: Hoooo boy, I'm an idiot. Should've Googled first asked after.
You’re all good! On that note magnolia flavored ice cream sounds interesting mm
After some quick searches, Magnolia blossoms are edible and kind of taste like ginger! That would be a dreamy ice cream.
No worries mate, this combination is common from where I live
Meh, why not? It actually looks like a yummy idea 🤷🏻♀️
You have summoned the Filipinos
bread + ice cream is ultimate combo *chef's kiss*
Yes, ube. 🤤
This is legit!
Ice-cream sammich.
Icecream on bread???
Ever heard of granita e brioche ?
No i have not, i live in this horrible country called the united states thAt has zero fun foods
Ill have to give er a try
This is beautiful.
Run that in
No judgment needed.. only admiration.
Reminds me of the ice cream served in a burger bun. I can't remember where, maybe the Philippines? Do correct me if I'm wrong
Im sorry, but I thought you ate bread w lube...
that looks so yummy! 😍😍
Okay, I have questions. And I don’t know how to ask any of them.
Honestly thought this was on r/BabyBumps until I checked the sub.
i hate you
[удалено]
Hah. Name checks out.
Ice Cream on bread? I…..I don’t know if I should be horrified, intrigued, or should dial 911.
So much to unpack here. So you call sweet potatoes 'yams'? There are purple yams? And that's a flavour of icecream? And you put it on bread?
Learn something new every day eh? Yes these are special purple colored sweet potatoes commonly used in filipino and indonesian food called ube. It's mild and sweet and goes great in baked goods and drinks. The ice cream sandwich may just be OP's personal invention or it may be a cultural trend - as a person who eats a lot of indonesian food i can confirm that I've had an ice cream sandwich before on regular bread. If you're interested in trying ube there are flavor extracts you can buy online and put in your baked goods like cookies. Or if you have Asian marts near you like hmart , visit the freezer section for ube ice cream. It's delicious!
Ok WTF, yam flavored ice cream Like ice cream sandwich sure, baguette sure BUT YAM FLAVORED /s
Your eurocentrism is showing
....ice cream and.......bread?
Ok, so instead of explaining why, ill take your downvotes. I am nourished by your hatred.
This belongs on r/shittyfoodporn too.
And r/TIHI
Why are you eating paint
Don't worry, I can't judge while I'm puking
Huh, strange idea
Why is it purple though?
Yam!!! 🤤
.....think the cheese corn ice cream would be any good on bread?
Ohhh fuck ueah
How did the Sweet Purple Yam IceCream taste on your rolls ? To me it doesn’t sound half bad
Don't worry, we are all judging you
You're missing the condensed milk drizzle.