After sharing my homemade tapioca pearls recipe, I decided to try more boba-inspired DIYs. So here I am sharing this homemade mango boba pearls recipe. The pearls are chewy like traditional tapioca, but they are bursting with fresh mango flavor. The method is similar to making regular pearls, but first, you need to make a tapioca-mango puree. The resulting boba pearls taste fruity and fresh, and you can add them to your favorite bubble tea or other cold drinks or top ice cream and desserts. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities. If you try this mango boba recipe at home, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie! Then, blend the mango into a smooth consistency – you can use a blender/food processor or a hand-held immersion blender. It must be as lump-free as possible for smooth tapioca pearls. Give it a taste, and if you think it needs it, add the powdered sugar- blend again or stir to incorporate. Finally, add one tablespoon of tapioca starch and the warm water and stir well to combine.
Stovetop: Transfer the mixture to a medium pan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Microwave: Heat the mixture in 20-second bursts, stirring in between. Do this for about 1:30 minutes.
Add the remaining tapioca: Add a little bit of tapioca starch at a time, mixing vigorously in between. Keep adding tapioca until a shiny, non-sticky dough forms. As the dough forms, knead it with your hands on a kitchen surface dusted with extra starch. As soon as it’s ready, wrap the dough with plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out. Then, cut the rope into pieces every 3/8 inch (1 cm) apart. Roll each piece into a ball, then dust it with more starch to prevent the mango tapioca pearls from sticking together. Repeat this with the remaining dough. Cook the mango boba: Place the pearls in a pot with boiling water (about 4 cups of water per cup of boba pearls) and simmer for 20 minutes with a lid on. Then, remove the pan from the heat, keep the lid, and allow them to steam for another 20 minutes. The mango tapioca balls should be slightly translucent with a slightly “bouncy” texture. Drain the pearls through a sieve and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Alternatively, place them in an ice bath—depending on which is easiest for you. You can now add the mango boba pearls to your favorite drink or dessert. To make the drink, add the date syrup to the bottom of your glass and swirl it around to coat the walls. Then, add the pearls and ice cubes (if using), and pour the mango coconut milk. Enjoy your mango boba tea right away!
