How to Cook Tapioca Pearls
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How to Cook Tapioca Pearls
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The recipe for How to Cook Tapioca Pearls calls for bringing a large volume of water to a boil before adding tapioca pearls. Once added, the mixture returns to a boil, then lowers to medium-low heat, cooking covered with occasional stirring for 15 minutes. Afterward, the pot remains covered off heat for another 15 minutes, allowing the pearls to finish cooking through residual heat.
After draining and rinsing the pearls under cold water, the cooking step is repeated if the tapioca still has opaque centers, ensuring even cooking. Once fully translucent, the pearls are rinsed again and placed into a solution of warm sugar dissolved in water to keep them from sticking and to impart light sweetness.
These chewy pearls are typically used promptly since they lose their desired texture relatively quickly. They are commonly added to drinks such as bubble tea or used in various desserts.
The multiple boiling and soaking steps make this method suitable for large tapioca pearls which require thorough cooking without becoming gummy.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup tapioca pearls 160g, large
- 3 tablespoons sugar (plus 1 cup water)
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a deep pot, and add the tapioca. Bring it to a boil again, cover, and turn the heat down to medium low. Cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat, keep the pot covered, and allow to sit for another 15 minutes.
- Drain the tapioca pearls and rinse under cold water.
- If the tapioca pearls still have opaque white centers, repeat STEP 1 and STEP 2 until all the tapioca balls are translucent. You may have to repeat a few times depending on their size.
- In the meantime, dissolve 3 tablespoons sugar into 1 cup warm water.
- Once the tapioca pearls are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water one more time. Then put them into the sugar water to prevent them from sticking together.
Notes
- Consume cooked tapioca pearls within 1 to 2 days to retain their chewiness and texture.
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