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Tapioca flour, what does it do?

What pastries can be made?

Tapioca flour is a starch extracted from cassava. It has the property of becoming transparent when heated. Desserts made with cassava flour are crystal clear and have a springy texture.

There are many pastries that can be made with cassava flour. For example, taro balls, pearls, bowl cakes, golden cakes, etc. that many friends like are all made with cassava flour as one of the main ingredients, and they are widely used.

Below I share two small desserts made with tapioca flour, which are also very suitable for summer. I hope you all like them!

Homemade taro balls (for two people) Recommended reason: Summer is here, and I love a bowl of springy and smooth taro balls. Add some sago and some fruit to create a different summer dessert. I usually have such a dessert when I go out.

, at least 2, easy to make at home, more affordable and healthy!

Ingredients: Pumpkin, sweet potato, purple potato (net weight): 100g each, tapioca starch: 150g (three servings, 50g each).

Ice drinking water: appropriate amount.

Seasoning ingredients: honey red beans, coconut milk, etc. Production steps: 1. Peel pumpkin, sweet potato, purple potato, cut into pieces, cover with plastic wrap and steam, press into puree and mix with 50g of tapioca starch to form taro ball dough with different flavors.

2. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes, roll into long strips and cut into small pieces.

3. Sprinkle some tapioca starch into the bowl, put the taro balls in and shake them so that the surface is evenly coated with tapioca starch to prevent them from sticking.

4. Boil a pot of water, add taro balls, cook until they float and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Rinse the taro balls several times with cold water, then put them into ice-cold drinking water and cool them down for later use. This step can make the taro balls more elastic and glossy.

6. Add coconut milk, honey red bean and other seasonings, you can also cook some sago or mix it with roasted grass jelly, red bean paste, etc. to enrich the taste.

Tips: Check here for useful information!

1. The moisture content of different ingredients may be different. The amount of tapioca starch added should be adjusted according to the actual situation. The final dough should be moderately soft and hard.

2. You can add seasoning ingredients according to your own preferences and mix them flexibly.

Cantonese-style Bobo Cake Recommendation reason: Bobo Cake is a delicacy that many friends remember from their childhood. In fact, it is very simple to make. With a little attention, you can return to the delicious memories of your childhood!

Try it now~ Ingredients: Tapioca flour: 200g, starch powder: 50g, white sugar: 80g, water: 400g, honey red beans, dried osmanthus, etc.: appropriate amount.

Production steps: 1. Mix and sift tapioca flour and orange flour.

2. Slowly add half of the water and stir until there is no dry powder.

3. Pour the remaining water + sugar into the milk pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

4. Slowly pour the sugar water into the slurry in step 2, stirring constantly to mix it evenly.

5. Pour the prepared powder slurry into the bowl cake mold until it is 90% full, and put honey red beans, dried osmanthus and other decorations on the surface.

6. Turn the steamer on high heat and steam for 15 minutes.

Tips: Check here for useful information!

1. Bobo cake molds are very flexible, such as heat-resistant small bowls, egg tart molds, etc. Depending on the size of the mold, the steaming time will be slightly different. Generally speaking, small molds are recommended.

2. The surface decoration can be adjusted according to your own preferences. For example, raisins, dried cranberries, etc. are all OK.

The above are two delicacies made with tapioca starch that I shared. They are both very suitable for summer. Friends who like them may wish to make them!

Friends, what other delicacies have you made with tapioca starch?

Welcome to share your food experience in the comment area and show off your food works!

Hello everyone, I love cooking. WW Generally, corn starch is commonly used in our family, while tapioca starch is rarely used.

Tapioca starch is a starch liquid extracted from the roots of cassava. Although tapioca starch itself has little nutritional value, it can provide energy and can also be used in various cooking and baking applications instead of flour.

So what exactly does tapioca starch do?

1. Can replenish energy. Tapioca starch can provide carbohydrates and replenish energy for the human body.

2. Reduce swelling and detoxify. It is often used for bruises, trauma, swelling and pain, stubborn ringworm and other diseases.

3. Prevent constipation. Tapioca starch can promote gastrointestinal motility, reduce feces and toxins in the body, and has a good effect on preventing constipation.

4. Protect blood vessels. Cassava contains potassium, which can maintain stable blood pressure, so people with high blood pressure should eat more.