How to Make Purple Yam and Coconut Mochi (Ube Bibingka) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Filipino desserts, then you're in for a treat with this Purple Yam and Coconut Mochi, also known as Ube Bibingka. This delicious and colorful dessert is a popular dish in the Philippines, especially during special occasions and gatherings. It's a unique and flavorful dessert that combines the rich and earthy flavor of purple yam with the creaminess of coconut milk, creating a delightful and indulgent treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 2 banana leaves
  • cooking spray
  • 1 ⅔ cups sweet rice flour (mochiko)
  • 1 ¼ cups rice flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ (12 ounce) jar ube yam spread
  • 2 teaspoons ube extract (such as McCormick®) (Optional)
  • ⅔ cup macapuno (preserved young coconut strings)
  • 1 tablespoon muscovado sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ cup muscovado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted flaked coconut (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 50 pieces

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with banana leaves or parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk rice flours, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl, then stir in the water and coconut milk. Add ube spread and ube extract. Fold in macapuno and 1 tablespoon muscovado. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to crack and leaves turn brown, about 35 minutes. Brush top with 1 tablespoon butter, then bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes more.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup muscovado sugar; cook, stirring, until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and pour over warm mochi, covering evenly. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Let cool, at least 30 minutes.
  • Use banana leaves to lift mochi out of the pan. Cut into 25 small squares; cut squares diagonally into triangles.
  • Nutrition

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg