How to Cook Tapioca Pearls (30 & 30 Cooking Method for Brown Boba)
This technique works with tapioca pearls made by Bossen & Tea Zone and is not designed to be used for "quick cooking" pearls. It is also a good option as a base for pearls made of tapioca that do not have instructions.
Yield: 2 SERVINGS
Materials
- 1/2 c tapioca pearls
- 10 c filtered water
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
Instructions
- In a large saucepan add the water to 10 cups, and bring it to a simmer.
- Once it reaches the point of boiling and the pearls are added, and allow them to be able to float up at the top of the water. When the boba has risen to the top reduce the heat to medium.Keep simmering for 30 minutes, covered. Make sure to stir frequently to keep the pearls from sticking to the.
- In the next 30 mins, take the pan from the heat source Cover the pot with a lid and then let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Strain the boba, then rinse it under cold in water until the boiling stops. take off that starchy layer.
- Test the taste of the pearls with a spoon and determine if they're cooked to perfection. They should be chewy and soft and not break when you consume it. Keep in mind that even though the center may appear opaque, this doesn't mean that they're not cooked. They're still able to be cooked completely, so it's important to taste them to ensure that they're cooked.
- In the event that pearls not fully cooked or have hard centers repeat steps 2-6 using another batch of water.
- If you want to sweeten the boba when the cooking is done Add about 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar over the top. Let it the bobas sit for another 10 minutes.