Watermelon Popping Boba
A fun and refreshing recipe to make homemade watermelon popping boba. Perfect for adding a juicy burst of flavor to teas, smoothies, and desserts.
Ingredients
- 200 ml fresh watermelon juice strained
- 3 grams sodium alginate
- 1 liter water for calcium bath
- 30 grams calcium lactate
- Optional: sugar or simple syrup to taste
Instructions
- Blend watermelon juice with sodium alginate until smooth. Let rest 30 minutes to remove bubbles.
- Dissolve calcium lactate in 1 liter of cold water to make the calcium bath.
- Using a syringe or dropper, drop small amounts of the watermelon mixture into the calcium bath to form popping boba.
- Let the boba set for 1-2 minutes. Avoid over-soaking.
- Remove pearls with a slotted spoon and rinse in cold water.
- Serve immediately or store in syrup for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use ripe watermelon for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding sugar if needed.
- Use calcium lactate for a cleaner taste instead of calcium chloride.
- Keep soaking time short to maintain the popping texture.