Regional: Asian

Bubor Cha Cha Purple Yam Dessert Recipe

by Allen Williams on October 12, 2010

My mother-in-law loves purple yam (also known as Ube) so I decided to make a popular asian dessert which features it prominently. Bubor Cha Cha is a porridge dessert with pieces of yam or colored dough in a sweetened broth. Sometimes it’s made with tapioca which is how I like it. I also like it creamy and with lots of coconut milk!
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