Use pie

Ube is a purple root vegetable from Asia and the Americas that is not yet very well known in the Netherlands. Ube is also called purple sweet potato. The flavor is mildly sweet and slightly savory, but according to experts, it lies somewhere between pistachio, white chocolate, vanilla, and coconut. In this sweet recipe, its vibrant color really shines. Ube is usually available at Asian supermarkets.

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Ingredients for 1 pie

For the crust:

• 200 grams self-rising flour

• 50 grams coconut oil, melted

• Pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 kg ube, peeled and chopped into pieces

• 180 ml coconut milk

• 1½ tablespoons flour

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).

2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 24 cm (9.5 inch) springform pan.

3. Mix all crust ingredients in a large bowl and press the dough into the pan. Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking and press the dough evenly.

4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Use the back of a spoon to gently press the crust down to make room for the filling.

5. Boil the ube pieces for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender or food processor.

6. Add all other filling ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.

7. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.

8. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely before slicing into 12 servings.

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Nutritional value (per serving):

• 206 kcal

• 3 g protein

• 31 g carbohydrates

• 7 g fat