A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Soft rounded pearls, dark brown with slightly translucent edges after cooking; not raw starch powder or popping juice balls.
In the kitchen
Cook the starch pearls and combine with sugar syrup before adding to milk tea. Chew the pearls when drinking.
Size, colour and formulations vary. This version uses tapioca starch, brown sugar and water; check other products rather than assuming identical ingredients.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有木薯粉圆（熟）吗？
Does this dish contain Cooked tapioca pearls?