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10 Refreshing Tapioca Pearl Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat šš§
From Classic Desserts to Tropical TwistsāCool, Quick & Crowd-Pleasing!
Tapioca pearls (č„æē±³) arenāt just for bubble tea! These 10 no-fuss recipesābursting with fruity, creamy, and herbal flavorsāwill keep you cool all summer. No fancy skills neededājust a pot and basic ingredients!
1. Milky Mung Bean & Tapioca Soup (ē»æč±č„æē±³é²) š±
Grandmaās Wisdom: A cooling alternative to sugary drinks.
Steps:
Soak 1 cup mung beans 2 hrs. Boil with Ā½ cup tapioca pearls + 4 cups water.
Add rock sugar to taste. Simmer 30 mins until beans soften.
Stir in 1 cup milk before serving. Serve chilled.
Pro Tip: Add pandan leaves while boiling for floral aroma.
2. DIY Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea š§
Better Than Takeout:
Steps:
Caramelize: Cook Ā½ cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp water until syrupy.
Pearls: Boil Ā½ cup tapioca pearls 15 mins. Let sit 15 mins. Rinse.
Assemble: Layer pearls + syrup + chilled milk tea in glasses.
3. Mango Pomelo Sago (ęØęēé²) š„
Tropical Luxury at Home:
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango (diced)
Ā½ pomelo (segmented)
Ā½ cup coconut milk
ā cup cooked tapioca pearls
Steps:
Blend Ā¾ mango + coconut milk into purĆ©e.
Layer in glasses: pearls ā pomelo ā mango cubes ā purĆ©e.
Top with mint. Insta-worthy!
4. Purple Sweet Potato Tapioca Cakes (ē“«čÆę°“ę¶ē³) š
Chewy & Nutritious:
Steps:
Soak 1 cup tapioca pearls in water 30 mins. Drain.
Mix with mashed purple sweet potato + 2 tbsp sugar. Shape into balls.
Steam 20 mins. Roll in shredded coconut.
5. Snow Fungus & Pear Tapioca Soup (éŖę¢Øé¶č³č„æē±³é²) š
TCM Beauty Elixir:
Steps:
Soak 1 snow fungus (é¶č³) in water + 1 tsp vinegar 20 mins. Shred.
Boil with Ā½ cup tapioca + 4 cups water 20 mins.
Add diced pear + goji berries. Simmer 10 mins. Sweeten with honey.
6. Dragon Fruit Coconut Tapioca (ē«é¾ęč„æē±³é²) š
Vibrant & Creamy:
Steps:
Cook Ā½ cup tapioca pearls. Rinse in ice water.
Blend 1 dragon fruit + 1 cup coconut milk.
Layer in jars: dragon fruit purĆ©e ā tapioca ā coconut flakes.
7. Mango Tapioca Pudding (čęč„æē±³åøäø) š„„
5-Minute Wonder:
Steps:
Cook Ā½ cup tapioca. Mix with 1 cup mango purĆ©e + Ā½ cup coconut milk.
Chill 2 hrs. Top with fresh mango cubes.
8. Triple-Colored Taro Tapioca (čåč„æē±³é²) š£
QQ Texture Heaven:
Steps:
Steam purple sweet potato, taro, and pumpkin. Mash separately.
Mix each with tapioca starch (1:1 ratio). Roll into balls.
Boil 5 mins. Serve with coconut milk + cooked tapioca.
9. Cantonese Taro Sago Dessert (é¦čč„æē±³é²) š
Creamy Comfort:
Steps:
Boil 1 cup diced taro + Ā½ cup tapioca in 4 cups water 20 mins.
Add rock sugar + 1 cup coconut milk. Simmer 5 mins.
Secret: Partially blend taro for thick texture.
10. Red Bean & Tapioca Sweet Soup (ēŗ¢č±č„æē±³é²) ā¤ļø
Healthy & Hearty:
Steps:
Pressure cook 1 cup red beans 30 mins.
Add Ā½ cup tapioca + 3 cups water. Simmer 15 mins.
Sweeten with brown sugar. Serve hot or cold.
Why Tapioca Rules Summer š“
Versatile: Works in soups, puddings, drinks, and frozen treats.
Gluten-Free: Perfect for dietary restrictions.
Texture Play: Chewy pearls add fun to every bite.
Make-Ahead: Cooked tapioca keeps refrigerated for 3 days.
Pro Tips:
Perfect Pearls: Always boil in plenty of water (1:10 ratio).
No Stick: Stir constantly during first 5 mins of boiling.
Chill Fast: Rinse cooked pearls in ice water for extra bounce.
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Comments (1)
These recipes look great! I'm gonna try the Milky Mung Bean & Tapioca Soup. Sounds like a perfect summer treat. And the Mango Pomelo Sago looks super refreshing. Do you think I could use frozen mangoes for that one if fresh aren't available? Also, how hard is it to segment a pomelo? I've never done it before.