GC Food’s R&D Department
Do you have some tapioca starch and fresh coconut at home? That’s all you need to make chewy coconut jelly pearls - perfect for milk tea, sweet soups, or any dessert. It’s easier than you think, so let’s start challenging your cooking skills with this recipe right below!
1. Make tapioca coconut jelly right at home
If you love milk tea or anything sweet, you’ve probably fallen for chewy coconut pearls. Here’s how to make soft, fragrant coconut-filled jelly balls that anyone can prepare at home.
1.1 What you need to prepare
Tapioca starch
Hot water
Fresh coconut meat
White sugar
1.2 Let’s start cooking
1.2.1 Cut the coconut meat
Dice the fresh coconut meat into small cubes, roughly the same size as the pearls you want to make. This helps the jelly and filling cook evenly when boiled.
1.2.2 Making the dough
Add 100 grams of tapioca starch and 80 milliliters of hot water to a bowl, then stir it slowly so the starch absorbs evenly.
After that, let the dough cool a bit, knead it by hand until it’s smooth, stretchy, and no longer sticky.
1.2.3 Wrap the coconut filling
Take the dough piece by piece, roll it into a ball, then press it flat. Add a few pieces of diced coconut in the middle, fold the edges to close, and shape it back into a smooth ball.
Repeat until all the dough and coconut are used up.
1.2.4 Boil the jelly
Boil the water, then add the pearls. Stir them gently so they don’t stick together.
When the pearls turn from opaque to translucent and float to the surface, they’re done.
Turn off the stove, then put a lid on top of the pot. Finally, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.
Transfer the pearls to a bowl of cold water for about 2 minutes, then drain. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, mix well, and let them rest for 30 minutes so they absorb the sweetness.
The tapioca coconut jelly has a soft, chewy outer layer with a light sweetness that blends perfectly with the crunchy, creamy coconut filling. With this easy recipe, you can enjoy chewy coconut pearls with milk tea, fresh milk, or chilled desserts, all irresistibly tasty and refreshing.
2. GC Food coconut jelly: A must-have for sweet-lovers
If you’re busy and find homemade tapioca coconut jelly too time-consuming, you can also make many fun drinks and desserts using GC Food’s coconut jelly. Each bite is delightfully chewy yet crisp, melting slowly in your mouth with a light sweetness from the syrup and fresh coconut. Its amazing and unique flavor will mix nicely with the bold taste of sweet drinks and other desserts.
Coconut jelly pairs wonderfully with many treats, from milk tea and fruit tea to juice, yogurt, sweet soup, or ice cream. No matter what you mix it with, it instantly brings more flavor and a fun surprise to your drink or dessert.
The jelly is made with modern Pasteurization technology that kills bacteria without using preservatives. This helps it stay fresh longer and safe to eat. The controlled temperature also keeps the natural coconut taste and the jelly’s chewy texture.
If you love making homemade tapioca coconut jelly for the fun of it or prefer the ready-to-use GC Food coconut jelly to save time, both give you delicious toppings for milk tea, sweet soups, and desserts. Choose what suits you best, and turn every drink or dessert into a more flavorful, satisfying treat!