How to cook boba pearls
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How to cook boba pearls
Description
To prepare boba pearls, the recipe instructs adding one cup of pearls and two cups of water to an Instant Pot, sealing the lid and vent, and cooking on high pressure manually for two minutes. After cooking, the pressure is quickly released, and the pearls are drained and rinsed with warm water to remove excess starch and prevent sticking. Brown sugar is then stirred in to coat the pearls, imparting sweetness and helping prevent clumping.
This method provides a straightforward, quick approach to making chewy tapioca pearls from dry boba, suitable for bubble tea or desserts. The pressure cooker ensures consistent heat and texture while reducing active cooking time. The rinsing step is important to achieve the correct texture and clarity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boba
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Put 1 cup of boba into instant pot pressure cooker.
- Then, add 2 cups of water. Next, cover the lid and close the vent.
- Push the manual button for 2 minuets at high pressure. After that, quick release pressure. Remember to wait until all the pressure release before opening the lid.
- Drain water and rinse boba pearls with warm water then add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and mix it well.
Notes
- Ensure the boba pearls are fully covered with water before cooking to allow even hydration and expansion.
- After pressure cooking, wait until all pressure is released before opening the lid for safety.
- Rinse the cooked pearls with warm water to remove excess starch and prevent sticking before adding brown sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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