
By Ms Shi & Mr He
Cornstarch Boba - Strawberry Ice Cream Boba Drink
14 steps
Prep:1h 10minCook:30min
”What can you use instead of tapioca flour for making boba?" So many people have been asking me this question. For you all, I tried to make some cornstarch boba pearls. Surprisingly, I found out that you can actually use cornstarch, as a good replacement for tapioca flour, to easily make boba.
Updated at: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:30:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories209.2 kcal (10%)
Total Fat4.2 g (6%)
Carbs41.3 g (16%)
Sugars6 g (7%)
Protein1.7 g (3%)
Sodium33.2 mg (2%)
Fiber0.7 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Add 100g strawberry ice cream and 20g strawberry syrup to a nonstick pan. Turn on medium-low heat, stir until the ice cream is simmering.
Step 2
Quickly add 3 tbsps of cornstarch to the mixture, stir until dissolved.
Step 3
Stir the mixture with a spatula for about 5 minutes until the mixture has been thickened - when you tilt the pan, the mixture won't flow like a liquid.
Step 4
Turn off the heat, add 3 tbsps of cornstarch to the pan, mix with a spatula.
Step 5
Transfer the dough out to a kneading bowl or a kneading mat.
Step 6
Knead the dough with your hands until smooth. (If the dough is sticky, you can gradually mix in an extra 1 tsp of cornstarch to the dough. If the dough is too dry, you can add 1 tsp of strawberry syrup or water to the dough.)
Step 7
Pinch small pieces of dough by hand, roll them into ¼-inch-diameter balls. (The boba dough will become dryer once it cools down. If the boba cracks when you roll it, you can add a little bit of water to the rest of the dough, knead the dough until it's smooth again.)
Step 8
In a large pot, boil ⅔ pot of water. Use medium high heat. Add the bobas to the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Step 9
Once all the bobas are floating, cover the pot, simmer the bobas over low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 10
Drain the bobas. Make them go through iced water for a chewier texture.
To make a strawberry boba drink (1 serving 16oz)
Step 11
Add 300ml milk and 1 tsp of strawberry syrup to a cup, stir to mix well.
Step 12
Add ½ cup of boiled boba and 1 tbsp of strawberry syrup to a 16 oz cup, stir to mix well. Fill the cup with ice cubes and strawberry milk.
Step 13
Dice 2 fresh strawberries into small cubes. Sprinkle the diced strawberries on the top of the drink.
Step 14
Optionally, add one scoop of ice cream on the top.
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