How to make boba pearls at home
Homemade boba pearls for desserts, milk tea and other drinks.
Note:
1. Tapioca starch is the most commonly used option for chewy boba pearls.
2. Making part of the tapioca starch gelatinization is the best way of holding all the flour together and form a dough for further steps. I get several failure report for this one, mainly caused by the over gelatinization or lack of gelatinization.
3. If the starch is added directly to the boiling water or cold water, then we get a thing named as non-Newtonian fluid and can’t from a dough. So we add part of the starch in for the gelatinization. However if the starch is over heated or cooked, the pearls can’t hold the round shape and chewy texture after cooked. Becomes quite soft and shapeless. So please follow the steps exactly. I highly suggest watching the video and reading the recipe before starting since we do’t get too much time for thinking during the process.
4. The cooked pearls should be used within hours. If you want to use next time, freeze them after the shaping.
Ingredients you will need for the pearls
1 cup around 135g tapioca starch , + 2 tbsp. more for adjusting and coating
6 tbsp. water 90ml
60 g brown sugar
Printable recipe
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This looks rlly easy!!! I cant wait to try while being quarantined at home!! THANK you SO much!
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
Happy cooking!
@honiyua1762
4 жыл бұрын
Did you do it? Was it easy 😅
@samruddhi8022
4 жыл бұрын
Do you know BTS???😁
@airis6627
4 жыл бұрын
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@samruddhi8022
4 жыл бұрын
@@airis6627 ARMYYYY 😭😭😭😭😭🥴👍👍👍🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I tried 4 other recipes today, this was the only one that worked for me after 7 hours of trying! Thank you so much 🥰 the detailed nature of your recipe really helped xx
This is probably the only recipe that is so detailed and left me with good results. Amazing thank youuu
@ElaineLuo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you dear!
Finally, a recipe that tells me how much tapioca flour I need... And doesn't just say "add half" without giving the full measurement!!
please God somebody let me know if there's a difference between tapioca starch and tapioca flour because it just does not work when I mixed tapioca flour with water it gets to be the weirdest consistency it's hard as a rock but then it disintegrates in your hands
@aleeshamiah936
4 жыл бұрын
From what I know (anyone please correct me if I'm wrong) you can use either and it should work, but that's also happened to me a few times. I'm not exactly sure why but I think we need to add less tapioca starch/flour at first?
@amyrizal2000
4 жыл бұрын
You should read the description box. She explains it pretty well there
@kadennnnnnnnnnnn
4 жыл бұрын
same here, you need to use tapioca starch i guess... sometimes it disintegrated in my hands too, you need to be fast, thats the technique... CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG GUYSSSS
@queenkaylaa8533
4 жыл бұрын
They are the same thing, it just has multiple names. And that happens because the water is too cold. Even if the water is slightly under boiling then it might not work.
@thebabysitters3128
4 жыл бұрын
They are the same thing
This video was put together so nicely and the instructions are so clear!! Wow!!🙌🙌🙌
i tried this four times and it didn’t work
@ElaineLuo
3 жыл бұрын
Change your pot of heating.
@jamieplayz2978
3 жыл бұрын
sorry sould i try it
this is an amazing recipe!!
OOOOOO! As soon as I’m out of pearls I’m definitely going to do this!
I make this all the time and I love it
I used corn starch instead because I couldn't find this tapioca starch in the whole country. So back point. IT WORKED ABSOLUTELY FINE. TRY ITTT GUUYYYSSS
@mrsmars9714
3 жыл бұрын
ok thanks
@firdaus7311
3 жыл бұрын
hey was it chewy?
so if your dough is too dry and crumbly and you manage to still make and cook the boba, what is the difference between dry dough and moist dough in the final result?
This is a great recipe! Thank you so much for the video and notes. Helps a lot! Took me 3 tries to get it right but it turned out great :) Probably need to roll them smaller so they fit in my boba straw better!
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Merissa for your positive feedback!
The Boba pearls are extremely delicious ✨️💕😻🥰😍😋🧋.
@ElaineLuo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you.
I alwys fail and fail beacuse my tapioca has a little piece of starch
Can finally drink meh boba during quarantine
Hi! This worked really well, I just had one question. How do you keep the Boba dough from not getting crumbly? The Boba pearls turned out nicely anyways, but I was just wondering.
@pascal9532
3 жыл бұрын
Normally people just put it in the fridge after you have made the balls, for about 10 - 20 mins... I think that should work... Not very sure though :)
Very Useful ❤ Love from india 🇮🇳
Hi Elaine! Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it. 🤗 🤗 Do you think, next time, you could make cocoa boba pearls?
I make my boba pearls with tapioca flour but when I boil the pearls it keeps melting away
this worked for me! it tasted great
@ElaineLuo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
To make the tapioca pearl. I have used a fishing bait tray . Roll the dough like a log n put it on the tray n roll the lid on it n out comes the pearls
I tried this out and it worked 100%
I was reading all the comments and I'm afraid to Fail🤦🏼♀️... So.. I was wondering if I should continue what I'm thinkin😅 or should I buy tapioca pearls that already cooked 😅 Causeee I like BOBAAAA PEARLLSSS💗💗
@lgr784
3 жыл бұрын
Omg sameee but I think u can try a lil
@animesimp9773
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Don’t be afraid you can do this!
Nicely explained. Thank you.
i did it twice and it always sticks to each other and it will be raw and dissolved like i didn’t shape it.
Omg thankyou now I can make it at home and it looks so easyyyyyy thanks
Made it twice (ran out of tapioca starch) and none turned out right :( first one was crumbly but immediately flattens out and spreads like it's liquid, but if you pull it cracks like cement. Second one was just flat out dry and crumbly.
So how do I store it? Like save it? I plan on making a lot and saving it.
@islandsarapbuhay4008
4 жыл бұрын
Uncook tapioca pearls can be store in a zealed bag put it in the freezer.
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and cook them directly next time.
Can I use white sugar? I don’t have brown sugar
What syrup are we supposed to add to separate the pearls?
@bunaynayslay
Жыл бұрын
More brown sugar syrup
Where is my fellows that cannot get boba because of quarantine
@chinkywinkyjj
3 жыл бұрын
Nope I can just walk
@myheroacademia8976
3 жыл бұрын
Me
I tried to make this and it came out as oobleck like when you mix cornstarch and water i dont know what i did wrong
@kyralu3750
4 жыл бұрын
SAME!!
@lavenderleahplayzroblox2122
4 жыл бұрын
Ciana Rasay she didn’t use corn starch she used Sapio starch
@idkpeople6900
4 жыл бұрын
I used tapioca starch and it became oobleck
@mycocobitch
4 жыл бұрын
Lavender Playz Roblox i did use tapioca starch. Im just saying it made oobleck im relating it to cornstarch.
I made this and it was delicious!!!
@animesimp9773
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try it!
Thz for tuto😭❣️ I really like this video
Guys I really need help can you make the pearls with tapioca flour? I don't have starch
@wiccawicca7359
3 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't work. I've seen many people say that they tried and it failed
Ughhhh if it were only this easy!! Does anyone know why when after 30 or so minutes my brown sugar comes to a boil and I add tapioca it doesn’t create a smooth mixture it turns super hard as soon as I mix? If anyone knows PLEASE let me know I’ve been craving FOREVER 😫😫😫😫
@cheesy_cc3064
4 жыл бұрын
If u go to a Chinese shop they sell the boba pre made and u just need to cook it and add the sugar and ect
@kadennnnnnnnnnnn
4 жыл бұрын
@@cheesy_cc3064 wow... then why did u watch this when u can just buy and boil???
@razzberrycandy
4 жыл бұрын
Try using different sauce pans, I kept messing up until I switched the pan I was using
@tranthuylinh3340
4 жыл бұрын
I think Elaine explained in her vid description that if you add the starch when water is too hot, the mixture will become non-Newtonian fluid (oobleck is an example). I think that's why she only simmers the sugar mixture, then added only a half cup of starch first and then turn off fire and then add the rest
@ladyfelina
4 жыл бұрын
30 minutes is the time to cook the finished pearls, NOT time to cook the sugar! You only want to dissolve the sugar and just barely bring it to a boil... you essentially made hard candy.
I've never tried bubble tea can anyone tell me what it tastes like I want to make it
@anilsharma-rp2lt
4 жыл бұрын
Cameranice Smith same 😂
@toastbread5334
4 жыл бұрын
The actual boba pearls don’t really taste like any thing kinda like flavorless gummy bears
@mr.rooster2762
4 жыл бұрын
Cameranice Smith bubble tea is the best drink
@aleeshamiah936
4 жыл бұрын
Tapioca is chewy and has it's own unique taste and there are different teas you can try. Milk teas are more common, but some shops also sell fruit tea, and both types are usually sold cold. A popular bubble tea or I guess milk is brown sugar pearl milk which is basically tapioca in brown sugar caramel and milk as the drink, but some have tea in them also, hope that helps :) and by the way to indicate that a shop you go to has tapioca that isn't up to par, tapioca should be a good amount of chewy, soft yet have a bite to it.
@Jane-xh5ki
4 жыл бұрын
Celine Hteit yes but bubble tea is with tapioca pearls
Thanks for the great recipe. Can I use cornstarch instead of tapioca starch
@savannahandrews9219
4 жыл бұрын
no it will not be as chewy or soft
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
No, cornstarch can't create the same chewy texture just as Savannah Andrews said.
@vanillasunsets5359
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElaineLuo what about riceflower?
Yummy delicious
i love boba!
Wow I never knew how easy it was to make this
What should I if my brown sugar syrup crystalizes?
@ms.potatoliz
3 жыл бұрын
Idk put it back in the pot with water mabey
My Perarls always start melting once I put it in the hot water. How do I fix this?
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
Try to use a thinner pot next time or shorten the heating time. By the way, be quick when stirring after add the flour and transfer to the operating board as soon as possible.
Can I use corn starch instead of using tapioca starch??
are they supposed to be soft before cooking? almost espasol consistency
was the straw big enough for the boba?
@lgr784
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I thought so too
Can I use corn starch instead of tapioca starch ??
@Lhrj
4 жыл бұрын
NO
@lauren3028
4 жыл бұрын
no it wont work lol i tried and it tasted disgusting and was a weird soft texture
Is it ok if I use tapioca flour instead of tapioca starch?🤔😊
@marshallgarcia3038
4 жыл бұрын
Pegah Ka they are the same thing :D
Can we use any starch or does it have to be tapioca starch and do we hove to use dark brown sugar
tis looks relaxing ;D
Which syrup was that please share
Thanks so much ❇️✨
Can i placed corn starch instead of tapioca starch?
@catsegames
3 жыл бұрын
No
❤️❤️❤️👍👍thank you will try this !
Can I make this whith white sugar and black food color?
Can we add white sugar because I have no brown sugar right now!
I followed the recipe Nd it turned out pretty good how can we vary flavours and stuff also my boba balls were crunchy in the centre how can I fix that or is it normal ?
@Mindless970
3 жыл бұрын
Let it in the water pot for 15-20 minutes
@chocolate8409
2 жыл бұрын
boil longer. thats uncooked.
I’m confused about the sugar it looks like she made 2 different batches of sugar with water 1 was made with a light then another with dark but it doesn’t say that n the description and in the video it don’t say what one was what I have muskavato sugar which is what many recipes use but now I don’t know how much cause for 1 it’s labeled in grams not cups so confusing
Hi: I would like to add cocoa powder to this. How much should I add?
I have powdered sugar how do I measure plzz helppp
Is it ok if we use white sugar instead of brown can someone plss tell me that?????
Do I HAVE to use tapioca starch cause I don't know if I can get that where I live
Gonna make it 😋
I understood the whole process but which syrup??
Can I use potato starch as an alternative to tapioca starch ? If so how much ( because I’ve heard that potato starch is heavier than tapioca starch) ?
@ek9607
4 жыл бұрын
NOoOOoO! NO Please No, it won't taste right, use tapioca startch!
Can I use flour 😓
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
No.
Thank you for sharing
Thank u so much for that❤️
Can I use use something else instead of tapioca strache?
Does somebody know how to roll the pearls faster? Its soo stressful making them by hand
Do you use pancake syrup? And can you use brown sugar instead of the slabs?
@aleeshamiah936
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about the slabs but for the syrup you can use brown sugar and water and cook on low-medium heat until it's thickened.
FYI for some people tapioca starch and flour are actually different things and you won’t be successful if use the flour. I find using tapioca flour with packing that says “also know as tapioca starch” is better
Is it ok to use cornstarch? If there's no tapioca starch?..
do you out them in water to cook plss plsd tell mee 🥺🥺🥺
Can we store them for long time?
It giggle sticky and more loose how do I make it like it little more dough ish ?
Can we use conflour instead of starch ???
Is it necessary ypu use brown sugar ?
What if we don't have brown sugar?
What I read in the thumbnail was how to get a job at your favorite cafe What I watched was how not to have to go out to that cafe
would tapioca flour work??
@brookeandherpets9922
4 жыл бұрын
Cole Smelly: yes I have used it to make this😁
If I don’t have tapioca starch what I’m gonna use ?
Can I use corn starch instead topica starch/flour?
@al5055
4 жыл бұрын
Sharmila Mahjuja it doesn’t work good it will melt it the water so will normal flour
I am gling to the store to get the stuff i need if u have any tips tell me beacuse i dont wanna fail i really want a yummy boba and theres no boba place near me i only had it once
@soya2646
3 жыл бұрын
Did u make it? How did u go UwU
@iamhot2007
3 жыл бұрын
@@soya2646 i did it was good but it wasnt as yummy it made my tummy hurt so bad 🥰
can I used topical flour too
Just milk and syrup?
Ok
I can’t do that it’s hard for me:( but Can 9 year olds do it?
Welp now i have free boba🐱🤣😜
i have light brown sugar, can i do it with light brown sugar too? Light brown sugar is also a bit greasy
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can even use white sugar. Sugar is only for sweet flavor and color.
I made it but it lose their size when I cook it☹️
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
The starch is slightly over-heated and thus can't hold the shape. Use a thin pot less time or slightly shorten the heating time, speed up the whole process.
Does it work with flour???
Can we use rice flour ?
can i substitute the brown sugar for white sugar? or will it taste bad?
@ElaineLuo
4 жыл бұрын
No, white sugar works too. You get lovely transparent pearls.
Can I use flour or sum i dont have tapioca starch
Ez and thanks for the boba making
@ElaineLuo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Is this same as sabodana? Any one know more abot pls do replay☺️😉
Hey.. Can I use corn starch instead of topica starch?
What is tapioca