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Ube

The Filipino purple yam, known for its vivid violet color and mellow, vanilla-like flavor. Cooked and mashed into ube halaya, it colors and flavors ice cream, cakes, ensaymada, and pandesal, and has become one of the Philippines’ most recognizable dessert ingredients worldwide.

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For fans of neighborhood comfort food, TARA! could be your new favorite BGC spot!

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Are Filipino Ingredients Only Special When Fine Dining Says So?

From rice to artisanal salt, the ingredients we take for granted at home can become the stars of a fine-dining menu. With the Michelin Guide turning its attention to the Philippines, it's worth asking why familiar ingredients sometimes need a fancy plate to get the recognition they deserve.

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The Four Filipina Chefs Making Space for Each Other

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