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Crystal Boba (Agar Boba Pearls)

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Prep: PT5M Cook: PT5M Total: PT25M

Ingredients

300 ml water or coconut water
6 g agar powder (or 12 g konjac powder)
2 tbsp sugar

Steps

Combine water, agar powder, and sugar in a pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the agar powder and sugar fully dissolve.
Pour the hot liquid into a shallow container or mold.
Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully set.
Cut the set gel into small cubes to form the crystal boba pearls.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Crystal boba, made from agar or konjac powder, has a translucent, jelly-like texture different from traditional tapioca boba.

Source: www.chinasichuanfood.com