Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea
Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. For 52 cents per serving, you get a beverage that serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 125 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up sugar syrup, tapioca pearls, water, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Boil water in medium saucepan.
Add the tapioca; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and boil gently 30 minutes.
Let tapioca sit 25 minutes in water, covered.
Drain and rinse in a colander under cool running water.
Pour Sugar Syrup over tapioca; use within 4 to 5 hours.
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add tapioca; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; let sit 15 minutes, covered.
Drain and rinse in a colander beneath cool running water.
Add Sugar Syrup; place in sealed container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For tea, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil (use a 4-to-1 ratio of water to tapioca), and add tapioca (1/4 cup per serving). Boil 1 to 3 minutes, or until soft. Rinse and cover with Sugar Syrup to taste.
Add tea mixture of choice (see our recipe for Bubble Milk Tea at right).
Note: Precooked tapioca should be used within 3 days, or it will get mushy.