Description
Ube Buchi is a delightful Filipino snack featuring chewy and creamy purple yam dough balls with a crispy, golden sesame seed crust. This unique dessert offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, combining the sweet, earthy notes of ube with a crunchy exterior. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for sharing or enjoying as a quick, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam paste)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup water or coconut milk (enough to form dough)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix the glutinous rice flour with the ube halaya and granulated sugar. Gradually add water or coconut milk until a pliable dough forms—soft but not sticky—ready to shape.
- Shape the Balls: Pinch off small portions about the size of a ping-pong ball and roll them into smooth, round balls. If adding fillings like cheese, flatten the dough, add filling, then seal and roll.
- Coat with Sesame Seeds: Roll each ball in a shallow dish filled with sesame seeds, pressing lightly to ensure the seeds stick all around for added flavor and crunch.
- Heat the Oil and Fry: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Fry the balls in small batches, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Ube Buchi cool slightly before serving to enjoy the perfect chewy and crispy texture combination.
Notes
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh or high-quality ube halaya for authentic flavor.
- Test-fry one ball first to check oil temperature and dough consistency.
- Do not over-knead the dough; mix just until smooth to avoid toughness.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pieces
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Ube Buchi, Filipino dessert, purple yam snack, chewy rice balls, sesame fried balls, gluten free dessert
