Tapioca Pearls Recipe
Chewy pearls that complement your drinks.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Preparation of Tapioca Pearls
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of tapioca starch with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. If you want colored pearls, add 1 teaspoon of food coloring at this stage. Stir well until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a clean, flat surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes pliable and smooth. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle a little more tapioca starch.
- 3
Form the Pearls
Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll them into small balls, about 1/4 inch in diameter. Ensure that they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- 4
Dry the Pearls
Place the formed tapioca pearls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
Cooking the Tapioca Pearls
- 5
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 6
Cook the Pearls
Once the water is boiling, gently drop the tapioca pearls into the pot. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking together. Let them cook for about 15-20 minutes until they become translucent and float to the surface.
- 7
Cool the Pearls
After cooking, remove the pot from heat and let the pearls sit in the hot water for an additional 10 minutes.
- 8
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Serve or Store
You can serve the tapioca pearls immediately in your favorite drinks or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.