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How to cook boba pearls
This recipe details cooking boba pearls using an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Boba pearls are cooked under high pressure for a brief time, then quickly pressure-released, rinsed with warm water, and mixed with brown sugar to add sweetness. The process ensures the pearls are fully cooked and infused with flavor, yielding chewy tapioca balls commonly enjoyed in bubble tea.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
79 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% 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.