Description
Create your own delightful popping boba at home with this fun and customizable recipe, perfect for bubble tea and desserts.
Ingredients
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- Fruit juice (e.g., watermelon, mango, or grape)
- 1 tablespoon sodium alginate
- 1 tablespoon calcium lactate
- 2 cups distilled water
- Splash of syrup or sugar water (for storage)
Instructions
- Prepare the Calcium Bath: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of distilled water with 1 tablespoon of calcium lactate. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside.
- Make the Juice Mixture: In another bowl, mix your chosen fruit juice with 1 teaspoon of sodium alginate. Blend until smooth.
- Create the Popping Boba: Using a dropper or syringe, slowly drip the juice mixture into the calcium bath to form small spheres.
- Allow to Set: Let the boba sit in the calcium bath for about 10-15 minutes. Strain and rinse with cold water.
- Store: Transfer the boba to a storage container with a splash of syrup or sugar water until ready to use.
Notes
Experiment with different fruit juices and adjust sweetness to your liking. Storing in syrup keeps the boba moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Spherification
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg