Bubble tea is a popular drink, and pearls are an important part of bubble tea. Pearls are also known as "**Zhenbo" and "Pearl Ball", which are soft glutinous balls with a unique taste in bubble tea. So, what exactly are the pearls in bubble tea?And how is it made?
1. The materials used to make pearls.
The main materials used to make pearls are tapioca flour, glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, etc. Among them, tapioca flour and glutinous rice flour are the main raw materials for making pearls, while brown sugar is used to color pearls.
Second, the production method of pearls.
1.Pour the glutinous rice flour into the pan and stir-fry over medium heat until the glutinous rice flour turns slightly yellow.
2.Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and continue to stir-fry until the glutinous rice flour and brown sugar are well combined.
3.Pour in an appropriate amount of tapioca flour and stir-fry constantly to make the glutinous rice flour and tapioca flour mix evenly.
4.Knead the mixture into a dough and roll it into small balls.
5.Place the balls in boiling water and cook until they float on the surface.
6.Remove the cooked balls, rinse them with cold water and drain them.
3. The taste and characteristics of pearls.
The taste of pearls is soft and glutinous, Q-elastic, and has a certain chewiness. The pearl is dark brown in color with a smooth surface and a pale red color on the inside. The pearls in bubble tea are usually added to milk tea and tasted with milk tea for a richer taste.
Fourth, the consumption of pearls is recommended.
When enjoying bubble tea, it is recommended to gently stir the milk tea and pearls first, so that the pearls can be fully spread out to avoid the pearls sticking together and affecting the taste. At the same time, it is recommended to enjoy it as soon as possible so as not to affect the taste and quality of the pearl for too long. In addition, in order to better enjoy the deliciousness of bubble tea, it is recommended to choose a high-quality bubble tea shop or make it yourself at home to ensure food hygiene and quality.
In short, the pearls in bubble tea are a soft glutinous ball with a unique taste, and the main ingredients used in the production are tapioca flour, glutinous rice flour and brown sugar. Through reasonable production methods and precautions, you can make pearls with a good taste, uniform color, and good quality, and pair them with milk tea to create delicious bubble tea. When enjoying bubble tea, it is recommended to stir before drinking, and choose a good quality bubble tea shop or make it at home to ensure food hygiene and quality.