Recipes using Tapioca
Here are the recipes using tapioca #1 Tapioca Pudding #2 Bubble tea
#1 Tapioca Pudding
This pudding is a mouth-watering dessert and comfort food for many.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Tapioca pearl (small size)
- 3 cups Cow milk or any plant milk
- 1/4 tsp Sal
- 2 Eggs
- 1/3 cup Maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Soak the tapioca pearls into 2 cups of water for 2-3 hours.
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Combine the milk, salt and tapioca pearls in a pan. Cook them on low heat.
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The pearls are fully cooked when they have doubled in size and have a translucent texture.
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Stir occasionally to avoid the pearls from sticking to the bottom.
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Take a separate bowl and beat the eggs in them.
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Slowly add some of the hot tapioca mixtures to the egg bowl. This is to ensure that the mixture does not curdle due to the varying temperatures.
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Now add the egg mixture to the remaining tapioca in the pan.
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Stir for a couple of minutes on medium heat. Do not let the tapioca pearls boil.
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Once you achieve the pudding consistency, rest the mixture for 20 minutes.
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Add in the honey and vanilla extract.
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Serve hot or chilled as per preference.
#2 Bubble tea
Commercially, bubble tea has a massive fan base. This recipe shows you how to make them at home for a serving of 4.
Ingredients
- 8 Black tea bags
- 3/4 cup Tapioca pearls
- 41/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- As per your preference Milk
Instructions
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First, create a simple syrup. For this, add ½ cup of water and sugar to the pan.
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Heat the pan until all the sugar has dissolved.
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Remove the pan from the stove and let it rest.
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To make the tea, steep the tea bags in 4 cups of water.
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Check the tapioca packet for soaking instructions. Follow it accordingly.
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Cook the tapioca pearl in about 4 cups of boiling water.
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Transfer the cooked pearls to a bowl and rinse them with regular water.
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Mix the pearls with a few tablespoons of simple syrup.
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Divide the pearls into 4 glasses. Add in ice cubes.
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Strain 1 cup of tea into each glass
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Add about 2 tablespoons of milk and simple syrup to it.
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Change the ratio of milk and simple syrup according to your preference.
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Serve with large boba straws or spoons.
