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Create Irresistible Tapioca Pearls at Home in Just 6 Steps!

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Delicious Homemade Tapioca Pearls (Boba) in Flavors You’ll Love

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1–2 drops black food coloring (optional)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ceremonial grade matcha
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1/3 cup fruit puree (about 5–6 whole strawberries, 1–2 ripe mangoes, or 2–3 ripe peaches)
  • 2 tablespoon cane sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and gradually add the tapioca starch, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, cane sugar, and matcha. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and gradually add the tapioca starch, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

3. In a small saucepan, combine the fruit puree and cane sugar. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and gradually add the tapioca starch, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

4. Roll the dough into long ropes, about 1/4 inch thick.

5. Cut the ropes into small pieces, about the size of a dime.

6. Gently roll each piece into a small ball, lightly dusting with tapioca starch to prevent sticking.

7. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

8. Add the tapioca pearls and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they float to the surface and reach the desired chewiness.

9. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the pearls sit for an additional 15 minutes.

10. Rinse the cooked pearls under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove any excess starch.

11. Transfer the pearls to a bowl and toss them with your choice of syrup, such as maple, agave, or brown sugar, to keep them sweet and soft.

Notes

The size and shape of the pearls can be adjusted to your preference, but maintaining a consistent size is important for even cooking.

Cooked boba pearls will stay fresh for 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: tapioca pearls, boba, bubble tea

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