Ube

a     Write down the correct country name for each of the following adjectives.

1   British

2   Dutch

3   Filipino

4   Japanese

5   Welsh

a     Read the text. Find (and mark) the following words in the text:

flavour – to take (something or somebody) by storm – edible – distinctive – dessert – vibrant – hue – savoury – adventurous – to follow suit – eye-catching – a fixture – staying power

b     Match the above words with their correct definitions.

1   to be very successful in a particular place or among particular people

2   colour

3   to do the same as someone else

4   the particular taste of a food or drink

5   prepared to take risks and try new things

6   remarkable, extraordinary

7   safe to eat

8   salty or spicy, not sweet

9   something that is always present in specific places

10 special; easy to recognize

11 the strength or qualities to stay

12 sweet food eaten at the end of a meal

13 very bright and strong

a     True or false?

1   Ube is a Filipino vegetable.

2   Ube is a flavour.

3   Ube is a green powder.

4   Ube is a relatively new food trend.

5   Ube is an ingredient for a Filipino desert.

6   Ube is more popular than matcha.

7   Ube is only used in sweet drinks and dishes.

b     Why are some people not so happy with the popularity of ube? Choose all correct answers.

1   It is sold as original Filipino, but that is just marketing for selling purple stuff.

2   So much ube is now sold worldwide that there is a shortage for Filipino bakeries.

3   The popular versions do not taste the same as the real thing.

4   They are unhappy with the way Starbucks is promoting it.

Do some or all of the following writing and listening assignments.

a     1   If you have you tried ube: How would you describe the taste?
     Write your answer in 50 – 75 words.

     2   If you have never tried ube: Would you want to try it?
        Explain your answer in writing in 50 – 75 words.

b     1   Click to watch how to make Ube Jam (Ube Halaya).

2   Take notes while watching.

3   Write down all 6 ingredients and how much you need of each one.