Easy Crock Pot Tapioca Recipe | CDKitchen (2024)

FAQs

Do you need to soak tapioca before cooking? ›

First, it is important to soak small pearl tapioca before attempting to make pudding with it, or the texture will be off. Some people soak overnight, but we found that 30 minutes or so worked with small tapioca, resulting in a lively textured tapioca with wonderful creamy, custard bridging the beads.

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a deep pot, and add the tapioca. Bring it to a boil again, cover, and turn the heat down to medium low. Cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat, keep the pot covered, and allow to sit for another 15 minutes.

Using the tapioca straight out of the bag resulted in a pudding seemed a little “too” stiff (too much starch!). On the plus side, I was surprised that without soaking the tapioca pearls were pretty evenly cooked. This told me that, at least when making tapioca under pressure, you don't have to pre-soak it.

Depending on the type or brand of tapioca you are using (and if you've pre-soaked the tapioca as some brands call for), this could take anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes of cooking at a very low temperature. Stir occasionally so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Boil 1,2L water. Then add the tapioca and boil for 10 minutes, or until they seem completely transparent.

Step 2) Pour in package of tapioca and cook at a low rolling boil for 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to bottom of pot. Step 3) Turn off and remove pot from heat. Cover and let sit for 20-30 minutes (longer for a softer texture).

Tapioca pearls, or boba, are made from tapioca and are gummy like gummy bears. The starch was overcooked if they squelch under your chomps or are so soft that they blend together. Alternatively, if they crunch, the starch is undercooked.

In general, you'll use about 6–8 cups (1,400–1,900 mL) of water for 1 cup (150 grams) of dry tapioca pearls. Using enough water is important because the pearls will absorb tons of water while they cook; not using enough could cause them to turn gummy and stick together.

The bottom line. Tapioca is high in carbs and calories, so it is not a traditionally healthful food. However, it can help a person meet the recommended daily allowance of several important nutrients. It can also be a tasty, nutritious food choice for people who need to gain weight.

Tapioca Pearl 30/30 Method

Bring a pot of water to a rumbling boil on high heat. Stir water while slowly adding in tapioca, stir until all the boba have risen. After 30 minutes, turn off heat, cover with lid and let rest another 30 minutes. Strain boba and wash under cold running water to remove excess starch.

Why are my tapioca balls not softening? ›

This is why your tapioca pearls are hard: If they are hard after cooking, then you need more water. They have to be cooked at the correct times. Your boba pearls should be able to float in the water that they are placed in.

Add simple syrup and boba into your cup and let it soak for 15 minutes.

How do you boil tapioca pearls for bubble tea? Follow the 30 & 30 cooking method which can be found here . You will essentially have to get your tapioca to a boil then let it sit on medium heat for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and cover your pot, letting it sit for 30 minutes.

If they don't float you may have a bad batch or you may not have allowed the water to boil all the way before adding the boba.