When you want extra texture in your desserts or drinks, white tapioca pearls are a great way to get that extra chewy bite without introducing additional flavors. These plain white balls of tapioca starch are ever popular in Asian cuisine, like ginataan bilo bilo, taho, or chè chuối. Fresh flavor guarantee that delivers bold taste every time. Small tapioca pearls, commonly used to make tapioca pudding (not boba). Step 1: Boil Water Step 2: Pour tapioca into boiling water Step 3: Stir lightly Step 4: Let the tapioca float to the top Step 5: Cook for 15 minutes on high heat with cover on Step 6: Steep the cooked tapioca for 15 minutes Step 7: Drain the water from the cooked tapioca Step 8: Cover in sugar syrup