National Tapioca Day, celebrated every June 28, is an excellent opportunity for tapioca lovers everywhere to celebrate and enjoy the delicious carb. For those who aren't familiar with tapioca, it's a ...

Properties: Tiny and hard when uncooked and large, sticky and chewy when cooked. Flavor: They are flavorless but tend to take on any other flavors you are cooking with. Uses: Desserts like pudding, ...

Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pearls turn clear, stirring to make sure the tapioca does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Place tapioca, water and salt into a slow cooker. Cook on ...