Learn how to cook perfectly chewy boba (tapioca pearls) the authentic Taiwanese way with our easy step-by-step guide. Step 1. Boil 3500ml of water in the pot ( TAPIOCA PEARL : WATER = 1 : 10) Step 2. Once the water is boiled, pour 350g of shifted tapioca pearls into the pot and stir until it's floated. Step 3. Set the medium heat and cook for 25 minutes, and stir every 5 minutes to prevent tapioca pearl from sticking. Step 4. Cover the pot for last 10 minutes and reduce the heat to low. Step 5. Turn off the heat and let the pearls simmer for 30 minutes with the pot covered. Step 6. Strain the boba and run it under the cold water to remove the excess starch around them. Step 7. Marinade the tapioca pearls with Red Sun brown sugar syrup for 10 - 15 minutes. *Pro Tip: Cooking in a traditional pot gives you full control over the texture and chewiness of your pearls.
