Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of yerba mate leaves
- 1 liter of hot water (70-80°C)
- Optional: sugar or honey to taste
Special equipment needed:
- A gourd (a traditional South American cup made from a dried gourd)
- A bombilla (a metal straw with a filter at the bottom)
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Fill the gourd with yerba mate leaves until it is about 2/3 full.
2. Tilt the gourd to one side and pour hot water into the empty space until it is full.
3. Let the yerba mate leaves absorb the water for a few seconds.
4. Insert the bombilla into the yerba mate leaves, making sure the filter is at the bottom.
5. Pour hot water into the gourd, filling it to the top.
6. Sip the chimarrão through the bombilla, making sure not to stir the leaves.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Water temperature: 70-80°C
Serving size:
- 1-2 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 0
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Yerba mate leaves can be substituted with green tea leaves or other herbal tea leaves.
Variations:
- Add mint leaves or lemon juice for a refreshing twist.
- Use cold water instead of hot water for a chilled version.
Tips and tricks:
- Don't stir the leaves while drinking to avoid clogging the bombilla.
- Refill the gourd with hot water as needed to keep the chimarrão going.
Storage instructions:
- Store yerba mate leaves in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Reheating instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
- Serve the chimarrão in a traditional gourd with a decorative bombilla.
Garnishes:
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Pairings:
- Chimarrão is traditionally enjoyed on its own, but can be paired with light snacks such as crackers or fruit.
Suggested side dishes:
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Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bombilla gets clogged, gently blow through it to clear the filter.
Food safety advice:
- Use hot water that is not boiling to avoid burning the yerba mate leaves.
Food history:
- Chimarrão is a traditional South American drink, particularly popular in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Flavor profiles:
- Chimarrão has a bitter, earthy flavor with a slightly grassy aroma.
Serving suggestions:
- Chimarrão is traditionally served in a social setting, with friends and family passing the gourd around.
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Region: Brazilian