Drinks
Cocido
A sweet Yerba-based drink often served to kids at merienda time.
Recipe by Paraguayan friends
Prep
15 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ c yerba
- ½ c sugar
- 2 c Water
- 2 c Milk
Instructions
Place yerba and sugar in a heavy based pot. Heat together till sugar is completely melted.
Gently add about two cups of water. Bring to the boil, and add as much milk as is desired.
Drain out the yerba before serving.
Delicious with Mbeju! And coquitos! :)
Tags
drinks Paraguayan Yerba