Description
A refreshing and fun treat that adds a unique twist to your drinks or desserts, featuring the sweet flavor of watermelon.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Watermelon, blended
- 1/2 cup Tapioca pearls
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup Water
- Food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon Flavoring (optional, e.g., watermelon extract)
Instructions
- Blend watermelon until smooth and strain to remove pulp.
- Mix the watermelon juice with sugar (to taste) and any optional flavoring.
- Prepare tapioca pearls according to package instructions.
- Combine the tapioca pearls with the watermelon juice.
- If making popping boba, mix the watermelon juice with sodium alginate and drop it into a calcium lactate bath to form spheres.
- Rinse and coat with cornstarch if needed.
- Serve in a drink or on their own.
Notes
For best results, use fresh watermelon for maximum flavor. To brighten the appearance, consider adding food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Spherification
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg