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    Watermelon Slushie Recipe (with Boba)

    Published: Jul 4, 2023 by Nora Reyes · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 2 Comments

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    Watermelon Slushie with Boba is a refreshing, naturally sweet, blended watermelon beverage with tapioca pearls cooked in brown sugar. With just three ingredients, it's a super easy drink to make!

    Watermelon Slushie with Boba in glasses with a straw.
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    • Perpect pairings for Watermelon Slushie
    • Other drinks you may like
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    Ingredients you'll need

    • Fresh watermelon: Choose a fresh watermelon that's sweet and juicy. Sugar is optional, but you can add it if you prefer a sweeter taste or if the watermelon is not sweet enough for your liking.
    Fresh watermelon half.
    Fresh watermelon
    • Frozen watermelon: Incorporating frozen watermelon instead of regular ice cubes enhances the refreshing watermelon flavor of your slushie and creates a more concentrated profile.
    Frozen watermelon pieces in a resealable bag.
    Frozen watermelon
    • Boba or tapioca pearls: Quick-cooking boba will require only 5 minutes to cook, saving you time with the same results. Did you know that tapioca pearls are derived from cassava roots? As a substitute, you can use sago, gulaman (agar-agar), or even grass jelly.
    • Brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar to make the syrup.
    Raw tapioca pearls in a bowl.
    Raw tapioca pearls

    How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Cook the tapioca pearls following the instructions on the package.

    Adding raw tapioca pearls to the boiling water in the saucepan.

    Step 2: After cooking, rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water and drain them. Return them to the saucepan, add the brown sugar, and pour in enough water to submerge them.

    Tapioca pearls and brown sugar in a saucepan.

    Step 3: Simmer over medium heat for another 5 minutes until the syrup has thickened. Set aside.

    Tapioca pearls in brown sugar syrup on a spoon and in a bowl.

    Step 4: Add the fresh watermelon to the blender, followed by the frozen watermelon. If desired, you can also add sugar for extra sweetness.

    Fresh and frozen watermelon pieces in the blender.

    Step 5: Blend until smooth and serve with a generous portion of tapioca pearls.

    Blended watermelon slushie in the blender.

    Enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Slushie with Boba!

    Holding a glass of watermelon slushie with boba.

    Recipe FAQs

    What does watermelon taste like?

    Watermelon is juicy and refreshing, with a sweet taste from its natural sugars. Some varieties can be exceptionally sweet when fully ripe, particularly during the summer. With its high water content, watermelon is hydrating and perfect for quenching your thirst. Its flesh is crisp and juicy, sometimes with a subtle hint of floral notes.

    Can you freeze watermelon?

    You can freeze watermelon, but keep in mind that it may become slightly mushy or watery once thawed, altering the texture and taste. However, frozen watermelon works well in slushies, smoothies, sorbets, and frozen desserts. While freezing is an option for excess watermelon, it's worth noting that watermelon is best enjoyed fresh.

    How to pick a good watermelon?

    To select a good watermelon, follow these steps: (1) Look for a symmetrical shape without lumps or irregularities. (2) Check the field spot, where it rested on the ground, for a creamy yellow color. (3) Tap and listen for a deep, hollow sound. (4) Choose one with dull and slightly rough skin, as shiny or smooth skin may indicate underripeness. (5) It should also feel heavy for its size.

    Perpect pairings for Watermelon Slushie

    • Turon: Fried banana spring rolls with jackfruit and caramelized sugar on the outside. Ube Turon is a delicious variation with ube (purple yam).
    • Bibingka: Soft and spongy rice cakes, traditionally cooked in clay pots lined with banana leaves, and often enjoyed during the Christmas season.
    • Adobong Mani: These are salty, garlicky fried peanuts.
    • Banana Cue: Fried saba bananas coated with caramelized sugar, skewered on bamboo sticks for easy eating.
    • Cheese Sticks: Strips of cheese wrapped in lumpia wrappers and deep-fried until golden and melty.
    • Buko Pie: A dessert pie with a flaky pastry shell, packed with young coconut flesh and a rich, creamy filling.

    Other drinks you may like

    • Filipino Hot Chocolate with Tablea in a mug.
      Filipino Hot Chocolate with Tablea
    • Sago at gulaman on a glass.
      Sago at Gulaman Recipe
    • Avocado shake with boba in a glass with a straw.
      Avocado Shake Recipe (with Boba)
    • Mango shake with boba and straw in a glass.
      Mango Shake Recipe (with Boba)

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    Watermelon smoothie with boba in a glass with a straw.

    Watermelon Slushie with Boba

    A refreshing, naturally sweet, blended watermelon beverage with tapioca pearls cooked in brown sugar.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 550kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $2-$3

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups fresh watermelon cubes (see note)
    • 3 cups frozen watermelon cubes (see note)
    • ½ cup raw boba or tapioca pearls (see note)
    • ½ cup brown sugar (see note)

    Instructions

    • Cook the tapioca pearls following the instructions on the package.
    • After cooking, rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water and drain them. Return them to the saucepan, add the brown sugar, and pour in enough water to submerge them.
    • Simmer over medium heat for another 5 minutes until the syrup has thickened. Set aside.
    • Add the fresh watermelon to the blender, followed by the frozen watermelon. If desired, you can also add sugar for extra sweetness.
    • Blend until smooth and serve with a generous portion of tapioca pearls.

    Notes

    • Fresh watermelon: Choose a fresh watermelon that's sweet and juicy. Sugar is optional, but you can add it if you prefer a sweeter taste or if the watermelon is not sweet enough for your liking.
    • Frozen watermelon: Incorporating frozen watermelon instead of regular ice cubes enhances the refreshing watermelon flavor of your slushie and creates a more concentrated profile.
    • Boba or Tapioca Pearls: Choose quick-cooking boba that require about 5 minutes to cook. Sago, gulaman (agar-agar), or grass jelly can also be used as an alternative ingredient.
    • Brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar to make the syrup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 139gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 3gSugar: 97gVitamin A: 3892IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 3mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided here is solely for informational purposes. I am not a certified nutritionist, and this data hasn't been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other authority. It shouldn't be seen as health or nutrition advice. The figures are estimates calculated from various food composition databases and might vary based on product types, brands, natural variations in produce, and ingredient processing methods. Individual results may differ.
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    1. Linda

      July 11, 2023 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      With good watermelon, you won't need the sugar.

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      • Nora Rey

        July 20, 2023 at 1:23 pm

        Absolutely! You've got it right! 🍉👍 Good watermelon is naturally sweet and juicy, making it a delicious treat on its own without any added sugar. Nature's candy at its finest!

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