Homemade Popping Boba
Homemade Popping Boba is a delightful addition to any drink or dessert, bursting with flavor and a unique chewy texture. This fun treat transforms your beverages into exciting experiences, making every sip an adventure. With customizable flavors and vibrant colors, these boba spheres are perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or simply adding a touch of excitement to your favorite drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of Homemade Popping Boba (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Gelling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fruit juice (fresh-squeezed recommended)
- 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup chilled vegetable oil (for setting boba)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice, agar-agar powder, and sugar. Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve completely.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Using a pipette or dropper, drip small blobs into the chilled vegetable oil to form boba spheres.
- Allow the boba to set in the oil for about 10 minutes until firm on the outside but liquid inside.
- Carefully remove the boba using a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water. Store in fruit juice until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruit juices for varied flavors or add natural food coloring for vibrant boba. Store leftover boba in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days; soak briefly in hot water before serving if desired.