I do have to knock off one star for their efficiency and organization. The matcha didn’t have that bitter-ish rich flavor as what I’m used to but maybe that’s just because of the powder they use.

The sweetness came out perfectly and the boba had just enough sweetness as well. I usually have to get half sugar at most boba places but not here. All 4 drinks came out pretty much perfect. We got to try their Matcha Green Tea, Thai Tea, Taro Milk Tea, and Lychee Smoothie. The menu is clearly organized and colorfully decorated, divided into the main categories of Bubble Tea, Blended, Frappé, and Milkshake, very straightforward. Do this instead: Initially use only 2:1 ratio to make the dough, it might be too soft and sticky then just add a bit more of tapioca starch until you get a play-dough consistency.Nice little boba shop tucked in the corner of a shopping complex, Delish provides a comprehensive selection of drinks for all occasions. Like I said it could be that the starch you got absorbs more liquid than others.

If the dough is too crumbly and won't form, then water was not enough.

This generally works and I have tried it in 3 different brands and had success but I had to adjust the ratio in one of them.

If you get a oobleck, it means the water was not boiling hot.

This will act as a paste while you fold in the rest of the starch to make the dough. Once the hot water is added to the tapioca starch, it will cook the part it touches that will turn into transparent slime in seconds.

Using room temperature water will not work! It has to be boiling hot, directly from the pot/kettle of boiling water would be best.

This recipe was tested using Polar Bear brand. I have some people commented that they are having difficulty using the Bob's Red Mill and I had a success using the same but adding a teaspoon of xanthan gum.

Different brands of tapioca starch has varying texture and fineness so they may have varying results.

If making a larger batch, just follow the 3:1 ratio of tapioca starch to boiling water.

Using a glass bowl or metal bowl is better especially when using food color.

The amount of black food color may vary depending on the brand you are using.

Just add them to boiling water and reheat for 5 minutes when ready to use. For longer storage, place them in a Ziplock bag and remove as much air as you can, then freeze. To store cooked tapioca pearls, place them on a container with lid and add sugar syrup or water to cover.

Then transfer them to a container or jar for future use.

To store fresh uncooked tapioca pearls, place the balls on a plate and just leave them on the kitchen counter for a day or two to dry up completely. Bigger scale means bigger dough and if you have nobody helping you to roll them into those tiny balls, the dough will start to dry up and will no longer be as pliable and you might have difficulty forming the balls.īut in case you like to make them ahead or was not able to use them all up at once, here are my tips for storage: Second, working in smaller scale is easier and more manageable. First, because fresh ones cooks faster and has better texture and they are not that difficult to make anyway. You can make a bigger batch, but I will not really recommend it. This recipe will make about a cup of tapioca balls or about 2-3 servings. You may need to add more water if it starts to get too thick and slimy. Just cook them until there is no longer a white or solid core visible. Cover and cook for several minutes depending on the size of the balls, 15 minutes for the tiny ones and 30 minutes or up to an hour for the bigger ones.

If using dried boba pearls, add the balls in a pot of boiling water. Transfer tapioca pearls into a sugar syrup or a bowl with a little water to prevent them from sticking together.They will shrink back to the original size and will turn black at this point. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.They will turn opaque to translucent and become darker as they cook. Add the fresh tapioca pearls to the boiling water and let it cook for 15 minutes or longer until the desired consistency (soft or chewy) is achieved.Bring enough water to a rolling boil (4 cups of water for every 1 cup tapioca pearls).Cooking freshly made tapioca pearls is much simpler than using dried ones.

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