How to make Red Bean Boba at home
For DIY enthusiasts, making red bean boba at home is a rewarding experience. Here's a simple recipe. We also included a recipe to make a matcha red bean boba.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried adzuki beans
- 3 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Sugar based on preference
For matcha red bean boba tea
- 3 tbsp. sweetened red bean paste
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoon matcha powder
- 3 tbsp. warm water
- 1 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk divided
Cream topping
- a small pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. whipping cream
- 1 tsp. sweetened condensed milk ,or simple syrup
Instructions
- Red Bean Preparation: Soak the adzuki beans overnight.
- Add soaked red bean and sugar in a sauce pot, pour in water. Bring everything to a boiling, cook for 15 minutes. Then stop the fire, let it stay until cooled, then re-start the fire to cook it until really soft (take around 30 to 40 minutes).
- Or a simpler way is to use instant pot, by using bean procedure.
Matcha red bean boba tea
- Whisk match powder with warm milk and half of the condensed milk until the matcha powder is completely dissolved.
- In a serving cup, add red bean boba at the bottom. Pour in milk, add another half of sweetened condensed milk and then stir well. Pour in matcha mixture.
- Then in a super small cup, whipping cream with a very small pinch of salt and condensed milk.
- Pour the whipped cream on top of the milk base. Then gently top the red beans on it.
- Tea Preparation: Brew your chosen tea and let it cool. If you prefer milk tea, add milk or a milk alternative.
- Serving: In a glass, add a layer of sweetened red beans, followed by boba pearls. Pour in the tea, add ice if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 384mg | Iron: 2mg