Special Nilupak

Ingredients for Special Nilupak

• 1 kg cassava, peeled and cut into short lengths
• 1 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• Ube flavoring, to taste and desired color
• 1 tsp salt
• Water, for steaming
• 1 cup shredded processed cheese, such as Eden or Cheezee, or mild cheddar
• Margarine, for serving
• Grated fresh coconut, for serving
• Additional condensed milk, for drizzling

How to cook Special Nilupak

1. 1.Grease a baking dish with butter or margarine. Steam cassava 35 to 40 minutes until very tender; drain and cool.
2. 2.Remove and discard the tough stringy cores. Pound cassava in batches with a mortar and pestle until mashed.
3. 3.Mix cassava with condensed milk, butter, and salt until creamy. Divide in half and mix ube flavoring into one portion.
4. 4.Pound each portion again briefly for a coarse, rustic texture. Press plain and ube mixtures into opposite halves of the prepared dish.
5. 5.Smooth the top, portion, and serve with cheese, coconut, margarine, and extra condensed milk.