Brown Sugar Boba
Oh, boba! It’s the one treat that can always bring joy to my day, no matter what. Sometimes, I like a little challenge and make my own tapioca pearls from scratch. I know, I know—it’s a total labor of love, with sticky fingers and a kitchen counter that has seen better days. But the payoff is incredible! When I bite into that first chewy, perfectly cooked boba, it’s a moment of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Syrup
Tapioca Pearls
Directions
- 1
Dissolve brown sugar in boiling water in a small saucepan.
- 2
Add 1/4 cup tapioca starch and mix well.
- 3
Turn off heat, add remaining tapioca starch, and stir to combine.
- 4
Transfer to a working surface and knead until smooth. Work quickly as the dough hardens as it cools.
- 5
Roll the dough into a sheet, cut into small pieces, and roll into balls. Dust with tapioca starch to prevent sticking.
- 6
Bring a pot of water to boil, add tapioca pearls, and cook for about 20 minutes until they float and become translucent. Drain and transfer to an ice bath.
- 7
In a pot, combine dark brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil.
- 8
Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 9
Add cooked tapioca pearls and continue cooking until the mixture reaches a syrup-like texture.
- 10
Add about 4 tbsp of brown sugar boba pearls to a glass and rotate to create streaks.
- 11
Add ice and your favorite type of milk.
- 12
Stir well with a straw and enjoy!
