Top 9 Easy and Delicious Ways to Make Pearl Balls

Black sugar pearl, also known as brown sugar pearl, is currently the hottest and most delicious snack and topping that creates the trendiest black sugar pearl milk tea. Instead of searching to buy black sugar pearls outside, which is both costly and unhygienic, now you can roll into the kitchen with this 'magical' way to make delicious black sugar pearls.

• Ingredients:
• Portion: 4 people
• Tapioca starch: 100g
• Brown sugar: 120g
• Rice flour: 20g
• Cocoa powder: 3g

• Step 1: Mix 100g tapioca starch and 20g rice flour. Next, boil water with 50g brown sugar and 3g cocoa powder to create color for the pearls. When the mixture boils, scoop each spoonful and mix it into the flour bowl.
• Step 2: Pour boiling water slowly into the flour bowl, pour about 150ml each time, and knead the dough well for it to absorb water. Knead the dough with water until it becomes a smooth and elastic mass. Cut the dough into small pieces and roll them into round balls with a diameter of about 0.5cm.
• Step 3: Take 2 spoons of tapioca starch, sprinkle it on the pearls, and mix until the black sugar pearls do not stick together.
• Step 4: Cooking method for making pearl milk tea: Boil a pot of water, then boil the black sugar pearls in boiling water. When you see the pearls floating on the surface, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let it sit for an additional 20 minutes to fully cook the pearls. Then, scoop the black sugar pearls into a bowl of cold water to cool.
• Step 5: Make black sugar syrup: Cook 70g brown sugar with 100ml water until boiling, then turn off the heat. Soak the black sugar pearls in the syrup for about 30 minutes so that the black sugar pearl balls will be evenly soaked, perfectly delicious.
• Step 6: Black sugar pearls are chewy and sweet, perfect for enjoying with milk tea or fresh milk. Making black sugar pearls at home is both safe and cost-effective. If you already have milk tea, why not try making black sugar pearls at home to enjoy the deliciousness.

Throughout history, pearls have always been the top-ranking topping for their uniquely chewy and delightful texture, effortlessly fending off competitors to maintain their reign. Pearls can be paired with various beverages such as tea and bubble tea, creating an irresistible culinary delight for food enthusiasts. Nowadays, with a creative twist involving coconut-filled pearls, this dish has sparked a new craze among the younger generation, unquestionably becoming the most sought-after topping today.

Ingredients:

• Tapioca starch: 250g
• Fresh coconut: 150g
• Boiling water: 100ml

Instructions:

• Step 1: To make coconut-filled pearls, place tapioca starch in a bowl, pour boiling water in, and stir with chopsticks. When the temperature cools down, knead the dough until it forms a smooth, lump-free, and elastic consistency.
• Step 2: Peel and clean fresh coconut, then cut it into small pieces the size of green peas to make the filling for the pearls. Avoid cutting too large pieces, as larger coconut pieces can be challenging to squeeze and may break during cooking.
• Step 3: Divide the dough into small equal portions, take a small portion, flatten it, then place a piece of cut coconut in the middle. Seal the edges tightly and roll into a ball, placing it on a plate. Repeat this process until all the coconut pieces and dough are used.
• Step 4: Prepare a large pot, pour water halfway, place it on the stove, bring it to a boil, then add the pearls. Cover with a lid, boil over high heat until the pearls float to the surface. Have a bowl of cold water ready, and when the pearls float, scoop them out and drop them into the cold bowl. This prevents the pearls from sticking together and makes them even more chewy and elastic. Serve the pearls in a bowl and enjoy them with various desserts such as sweet soup, jelly, and more.

With this super simple recipe for coconut-filled pearls, you can create chewy and delightful pearls with your own hands. Unlike traditional pearls, this dish, combined with coconut filling, adds a new and exciting touch to your favorite beverages. Seize the trend immediately with this irresistibly appealing recipe for coconut-filled pearls.

Silky Pearl: A fresh twist on traditional black pearls. Crafted using tapioca starch, these pearls take the form of long silky threads. With Silky Pearl, you can explore various flavors like black sugar silky pearls, matcha silky pearls, chocolate silky pearls...

Ingredients:

• 200g tapioca starch.
• 20g cocoa powder.
• 120ml boiling water.
• 40g brown sugar.

Instructions:

• Step 1: Knead the dough for silky pearls: First, mix 200g tapioca starch with 20g cocoa powder. Next, add 120ml water and 40g brown sugar to a pot, stir and bring to a boil. If you want to make white silky pearls, you can substitute brown sugar with caster sugar. Pour the boiling water into the flour, simultaneously pouring water and using chopsticks to incorporate the water into the flour. Be careful not to burn yourself; do not knead the dough by hand. Once cooled, knead the dough evenly by hand until it is not sticky. Then, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes to allow the dough to rise evenly.
• Step 2: Shape the silky pearls: Divide the kneaded dough into small portions, roll out the dough thinly, and use a knife to cut the dough into small long threads. Alternatively, you can put the dough in a pastry bag, cut a small hole at the end of the bag, and shape the silky pearls. After that, coat the pearls with tapioca starch to prevent them from sticking together during boiling.
• Step 3: Boil the pearls evenly, soft and chewy: Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a pot (adjust the amount of water according to the quantity of pearls). When boiling, add the pearls and boil for about 20-30 minutes. During boiling, adjust the flame to low, cover the pot. Once the pearls are cooked, turn off the heat but keep the pearls in the pot, cover, and let them rest for about 20 minutes to allow the pearls to expand evenly. After that, scoop out the pearls and rinse them with cold water to create a chewy texture. Finally, place the pearls in a bowl with enough brown/golden sugar syrup or rock sugar syrup to cover the surface, mix well for the pearls to soak up the syrup.

8. Cheese Matcha Pearl

Cheese Matcha Pearl is currently creating a buzz across social media and trendy beverage shops. The combination of savory cheese, rich creamy texture, and the delightful chewiness of pearls, paired with a cup of aromatic and flavorful milk tea, leaves a lasting impression on the taste buds.

Ingredients:

• Cheese from laughing cows
• Tapioca starch
• Granulated sugar
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

• Step 1: Peel the cheese and cut it into small, customizable pieces, shaping them into circles.
• Step 2: Prepare two separate plates with tapioca starch and granulated sugar. Roll the cheese ball in the sugar first, then in the tapioca starch.
• Step 3: Roll until the cheese is fully coated, then place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Afterward, roll it in another layer of tapioca starch.
• Step 4: Get a pot, add water, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the cheese pearls to cook. Gently flip them until they float and have a firm texture, then remove them.
• Step 5: Place the pearls in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for about 5 minutes. Take them out, drain excess water, and transfer them to a serving glass.

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