Brown Sugar Boba
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness and delightful chew of homemade Brown Sugar Boba, a must-try treat for bubble tea lovers! This recipe guides you through crafting perfectly tender tapioca pearls from scratch, simmered in a rich, caramel-like brown sugar syrup that glazes every pearl with glossy perfection. With minimal ingredients—tapioca starch, brown sugar, and water—you can create this iconic boba right in your kitchen. Whether served warm in milk tea or chilled for refreshing beverages, these chewy delights add a touch of magic to every sip. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and fans of authentic boba tea, this recipe is as satisfying to make as it is to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 100 grams Tapioca starch
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 60 milliliters Water
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 100 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine 50 grams of brown sugar and 60 milliliters of water. Heat over medium heat and stir the mixture until the brown sugar dissolves completely and the liquid begins to boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Gradually add 100 grams of tapioca starch into the hot sugar syrup. Stir quickly with a spatula until a sticky dough forms.
Step 3
Transfer the dough onto a clean surface dusted lightly with tapioca starch. When cool enough to handle, knead the dough until smooth and pliable.
Step 4
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a small ball, approximately 1 cm in diameter. Dust them with tapioca starch to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the tapioca balls and cook them for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 6
After cooking, cover the pot with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the boba sit for an additional 10 minutes. This ensures full cooking and a chewy texture.
Step 7
Drain the cooked boba and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
Step 8
In another saucepan, combine 100 grams of brown sugar with 100 milliliters of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
Step 9
Add the drained boba pearls to the brown sugar syrup. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the pearls to absorb the syrup and achieve a glossy brown coating.
Step 10
Remove the boba pearls from the heat. Serve them warm in your favorite drinks or refrigerated for later use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 412.3 grams (412.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 928 |
| Total Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 48mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 235.70g | 86% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.90g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 148.80g | |
| Protein 0.20g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 154mg | 12% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 211mg | 4% |
Source of Calories