Recipes for Uncooked Tapioca Pearls

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired uncooked tapioca pearls
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, agave, etc.)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional toppings: fresh fruits, shredded coconut

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Add the expired tapioca pearls and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent.
3. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
4. In the same saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sweetener, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
5. Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the coconut milk mixture and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and let the pudding cool for a few minutes.
7. Transfer the pudding to serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
8. Serve chilled with your choice of toppings, such as fresh fruits or shredded coconut.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup expired uncooked tapioca pearls
• 4 cups water
• 2 tea bags (black, green, or your preferred flavor)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tablespoons sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, agave, etc.)
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Add the expired tapioca pearls and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent.
3. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
4. In a separate saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
5. In a glass or shaker, combine the tea, milk, and sweetener. Stir or shake well to mix.
6. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and divide the cooked tapioca pearls among them.
7. Pour the tea and milk mixture over the tapioca pearls.
8. Stir gently and serve immediately with a wide straw.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked tapioca pearls
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add uncooked tapioca pearls and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add diced carrot, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes or until the tapioca pearls are soft and translucent.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!