Meanwhile, rinse the tapioca pearls in a sieve until the water runs clear. Transfer to a bowl, cover with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain the tapioca and transfer to a saucepan with 400ml ...

Bring 1 litre/1¾ pints water to the boil in a saucepan and then reduce to a simmer. Add the tapioca pearls and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the pearls don’t stick.