How To Rehydrate Ube Powder
If fresh or frozen ube is difficult to find near you, rehydrating ube powder is your solution! The process is fairly simple and takes less than 15 minutes. Plus, you can freeze any leftovers to always have it on hand!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- wooden or silicone spatula
- heat-proof bowl
Instructions
- In a light-colored saucepan, add 6 tablespoons ube powder and 2 cups water.
- Turn the heat to medium low. Using your wooden or silicione spatula, constantly stir, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of your pan often. After a few minutes, the ube powder should start to become rehydrated and thicken. To check if it is done, drag your spatula across the bottom of the pan. If there is a clear trail and the ube stays mostly in place, it’s ready!
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large heat-safe bowl. Let cool completely before storing. See storage notes at bottom of recipe card.
Notes
- I recommend using a light-colored pan (stainless steel or light enameled pan). When cooking, the ube may stick to the bottom of the pan and burn, which is difficult to see when using a dark pan. A light-colored pan allows you to see if anything is sticking, which makes scraping with a wooden spatula much easier.
- Storage: This recipe makes quite a bit of ube and I rarely use all of it at once. You can either store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Note: I like to freeze my ube in freezer bags. Whenever I need some ube, I break off a few chunks. I thaw the ube in the fridge overnight, or if I'm in a rush, I microwave it in a bowl for 30-second intervals until completely softened.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 7mg
