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When I make tapioca, there is always some raw powder in the middle. How do I keep that from happening?

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My recommendation is to cook it longer. It also depends how big your tapioca is; for example, I have had to cook bigger tapioca balls longer than smaller tapioca balls.

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How long will dry tapioca keep?

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Dry tapioca should have an extremely long shelf life. If you keep it in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, it should last as long as you want it to.

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I was wondering if I can substitute gelatin with tapioca pearls (ground down to powder) when I make gummie candies?

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No, it's not the right texture.

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Does dry tapioca need to be soaked before cooking it? If so how long to soak it and how long to cook it?

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You usually soak them overnight but if you're short on time a couple of hours should be sufficient.

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If adding to pie filling, do I have to cook the quick tapioca or do I just add it uncooked before baking?

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You have to cook it first because the tapioca requires water and the baking is only going to make the uncooked tapioca even more dry, so it would not turn out right.

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Can I take the small pearl tapioca and blend it enough to use it like instant granulated tapioca?

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I wouldn't do that since I don't believe the results will be the same, but you can give it a shot!

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Can tapioca be soaked in fruit juice instead of plain water?

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Yes, it sure can! It gives the tapioca a beautiful taste.

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Can I bake in the oven after soaking overnight?

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You will need to rinse out the chemical with warm water first, and then you should be able to bake or cook.

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How can I substitute large pearl tapioca for minute tapioca to make fluffy tapioca pudding?

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Blend large pearl tapioca in a blender to create minute tapioca. Both types are made from tapioca starch and water, then shaped and dried to create tapioca pearls or minute tapioca.

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What is the ratio of granulated tapioca to liquid, and should I soak it in my pie liquid before cooking? I'm trying to make a lemon pie and need to avoid eggs and other ingredients.

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Whisk the tapioca powder into any other dry ingredients the pie calls for (it can be substituted one-for-one for cornstarch), then toss with the fruit and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes so the tapioca can absorb the fruit juices.

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Can I use room temperature water instead of hot or boiling water to make tapioca pearls? What will happen to the dough?

Mia Pham

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It's impossible to use room temperature water. Boiling water partially cooks the dough, creating the glue needed to combine with uncooked tapioca starch for the final dough. Without boiling water, the dough lacks gluten and becomes impossible to knead.

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Can I cook tapioca flour instead of pearls?

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Yes. Mix the flour with water to create your own pearls and boil them. You can also use the pearls to make mochi.

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How do I cook instant granulated tapioca for a jello salad when there are no directions on the package?

Mia Pham

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Pour cool, still water into the instant granulated tapioca and stir until dissolved. Then add boiling water and continue to stir until it turns into jelly.

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Can I cook tapioca in a rice cooker?

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No, tapioca starch cooks too quickly for that and can become sticky. A rice cooker, which is best for grains, may cause the tapioca to burn and stick.

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What happens if I put cooled, cooked tapioca pudding in a blender? Would it become smooth?

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Blending cooled, cooked tapioca pudding would likely result in a smoother consistency by breaking down the tapioca pearls and modifying the pudding's typical texture.

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Can I use just ap flour instead if tapioca flour and cornstarch?

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You can try it, but keep in mind that it will have a much different texture and may need to cook for a different amount of time.

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Can you make tapioca flour?

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No, grinding tapioca pearls will not make tapioca flour as tapioca pearls have added ingredients and tapioca flour is just starch.

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I soaked the cooked granulated tapioca not realizing it was pearl I needed for gf frog eye salad. What can I use this cooked tapioca for?

Gemma Spalding

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You can still use that. It is less common but still really delicious! Some people even prefer it as the bigger tapioca can be annoying and requires a wide straw.

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Can you use tapioca granules for bubble tea?

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You can. But I don't personally find it very nice having the tiny balls, it is a bit like a drink with rice in it.

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How do I use small tapioca pearls in a smoothy?

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After you follow the instructions according to your package to cook them, put the pearls inside the cup you'll be serving. When your tapioca pearls are inside the cup, pour in the smoothie.

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