Description
Learn how to make your own Watermelon Popping Boba at home with this easy recipe that brings a burst of fruity flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For Watermelon Boba:
- 2 cups fresh watermelon juice (strained)
- 1/2 teaspoon sodium alginate
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetness)
For Calcium Bath:
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon calcium lactate
- Ice water for rinsing
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Boba Mixture: Blend fresh watermelon chunks, strain, and mix with sugar and sodium alginate until dissolved.
- Rest the Mixture: Let it rest to remove bubbles for 15–30 minutes.
- Prepare Calcium Bath: Dissolve calcium lactate in water in a separate bowl.
- Form Boba: Drop watermelon mixture into the calcium bath to form small spheres instantly.
- Rinse and Serve: Let boba sit, then rinse in ice water before serving or refrigerating.
Notes
- Popping boba is best enjoyed fresh.
- Adjust sugar based on watermelon sweetness.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer for smooth juice.
