If you're a fan of East Asian desserts, you may come across sago and tapioca pearls quite often. They make stellar additions to countless treats such as sweet soups, halo-halo (a Filipino shaved ...

Amylopectin makes up about 80 per cent of tapioca starch, and this is the key to why boba is so irresistibly chewy. Preparing boba starts with placing the hard pearls in boiling water. This ...