Easy Tapioca Pearls Recipe | How to make Tapioca pearls | Boba pearl recipes

tapioca starch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot powder provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor while being a natural sweetener.

Combine tapioca starch and salt in a mixing bowl.

Boil water in a pot until it reaches a rolling boil.

Gradually add boiling water to the tapioca mixture, stirring continuously.

Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.

Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into balls.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the tapioca balls.

Cook the balls until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until chewy.

Remove from heat and drain the pearls in a colander.

Rinse the pearls under cold water to stop the cooking process.

In a separate bowl, mix cooked pearls with sugar and food coloring if desired.

Let the pearls sit for 10 minutes to absorb the sweetness.

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