If you're a fan of East Asian desserts, you may come across sago and tapioca pearls quite often. They make stellar additions to countless treats such as sweet soups, halo-halo (a Filipino shaved ...

The problem is, boba pearls are pretty spendy -- which is a racket because they're dirt cheap to make on your own. Also known as tapioca pearls, boba pearls -- or, colloquially, boba balls -- are ...

Amylopectin makes up about 80 per cent of tapioca starch, and this is the key to why boba is so irresistibly chewy. Preparing boba starts with placing the hard pearls in boiling water. This ...

Bubble tea is a refreshing summer drink to make at home – a Taiwanese classic, each glass is finished with ice and sweet, chewy tapioca pearls. Try a traditional milk tea, or go fruity with a ...

One cup of sabudana (tapioca pearls), 3-4 boiled potatoes, half a cup of peanuts, an inch of ginger, 3-4 green chillies, a pinch of rock salt, half a cup of coriander leaves, half a teaspoon of ...

Meanwhile, rinse the tapioca pearls in a sieve until the water runs clear. Transfer to a bowl, cover with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain the tapioca and transfer to a saucepan with 400ml ...

Featuring chewy tapioca pearls in a creamy and sweet milk tea, bubble tea, or boba as it’s also called, has many charms. Brew tea in a wide-mouthed kettle and cool completely. Make the syrup by ...