Description
Learn how to make delightful Watermelon Popping Boba at home with this fun and easy recipe. These fruity popping boba pearls are perfect for adding a burst of flavor and texture to your favorite drinks and desserts.
Ingredients
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For the Watermelon Juice:
- 2 cups fresh watermelon (cubed)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
For the Sodium Alginate Mixture:
- 1/2 teaspoon sodium alginate
- 1 cup water
For the Calcium Bath:
- 1/2 teaspoon calcium lactate
- 2 cups water
- Additional cold water (for rinsing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Juice: In a blender, puree the watermelon, water, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Mix the Sodium Alginate: In a clean blender, mix 1 cup of the strained watermelon juice with sodium alginate until fully dissolved. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Calcium Bath: Dissolve calcium lactate in 2 cups of water in a wide bowl.
- Create Popping Boba: Using a dropper, drop the watermelon-alginate mixture into the calcium bath. Let sit for 1–2 minutes until it forms a gel-like skin. Rinse in cold water.
- Store and Serve: Store the popping boba in watermelon juice until ready to use.
Notes
- For best texture, serve popping boba fresh and avoid refrigerating for long periods.
- Perfect for teas, lemonades, or desserts.
- Use food-grade sodium alginate and calcium lactate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
