Here’s a recipe for a refreshing Fruity Tapioca Jelly Drink:
Ingredients:
- For the Tapioca Pearls:
- 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- For the Jelly:
- 1 pack of flavored gelatin (any fruit flavor of your choice, e.g., strawberry, mango, or lychee)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- For the Drink:
- 2 cups mixed fruit juice (e.g., a combination of orange, pineapple, and apple juice)
- 1 cup coconut milk or any milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup or to taste (optional, depending on the sweetness of your juice and preference)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh fruit pieces (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the Tapioca Pearls:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook the pearls for about 10-15 minutes, or until they become translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, drain the pearls and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Prepare the Jelly:
- Dissolve the flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add 2 cups of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until set.
- Once the jelly is set, cut it into small cubes or desired shapes. Set aside.
- Assemble the Drink:
- In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, combine the mixed fruit juice and coconut milk.
- Add simple syrup to taste, if using. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked tapioca pearls and jelly cubes to the juice mixture.
- Prepare serving glasses by adding a few ice cubes to each.
- Pour the fruity tapioca jelly drink into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh fruit pieces, if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve immediately with a wide straw or a spoon to enjoy the tapioca pearls and jelly cubes.
Tips:
- You can experiment with different fruit juice combinations and flavored gelatin to create a variety of fruity drinks.
- Adjust the sweetness of the drink by varying the amount of simple syrup or choosing sweetened or unsweetened fruit juice.
Enjoy your refreshing Fruity Tapioca Jelly Drink!
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