Sweet Paraguayan Mate

The sweet Paraguayan Mate is a traditional beverage perfect for cold days. Its preparation includes burned sugar, milk, and mbokaja ku’i. The milk should be heated without boiling, caramelized sugar is added, then the milk is incorporated and cooked without boiling. It can be sweetened with honey or sugar, and then served with grated coconut in a guampa. Pair it with cookies or small cakes.

The sweet Paraguayan Mate combines the creaminess of milk with the sweet flavor of grated coconut and caramel.

It is a comforting drink, ideal for enjoying with loved ones on a quiet afternoon.

You can customize it by adding honey or more sugar according to your taste.

Sweet Paraguayan Mate

Beverages
1 hour
5 Servings

Ingredients

1 liter of Milk

100 grams of Sugar

100 grams of Grated coconut

Honey

Thermo and guampa

Preparation

Step 1 : To start, heat the milk without letting it boil.

Step 2 : In a pot, prepare a caramel with 4 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 3 : Once the caramel begins to turn a dark color, add the milk and cook without boiling.

Step 4 : If desired, add honey or a little more sugar.

Step 5 : Then, in a guampa, place the ground or grated coconut and pour in the milk preparation.

Step 6 : Allow it to steep for a few minutes.

Step 7 : Finally, serve and accompany with cookies or small cakes.

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