# Mate Cocido with Milk

> Boiled mate from Argentina and Paraguay, breakfast for many families.

- Time: 8 min
- Makes: 2 mugs
- Hot · Caffeinated · Level: Easy

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp yerba mate
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 250 ml water
- 250 ml milk

## Method

1. Lightly caramelise the sugar with the yerba in a small pan, stirring, for 1 min.
2. Add the water and simmer 2 min.
3. Add the milk, heat without boiling and strain.

To finish: With cheese bread or chipa (recipe 16).

Tip: Caramelising the yerba with sugar is the secret of the traditional version: it softens the bitterness.

This recipe is part of the guide: [Yerba Mate](https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/shop/erva-mate).

Fonte: https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/recipes/mate-cocido-with-milk