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    Kaguyjy

    A soothing, lightly sweet corn drink from Paraguay’s Guaraní tradition — golden, fragrant, and served warm like a hug in a cup.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DessertCategory
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    Kaguyjy is a traditional drink made from corn — the name comes from the Guaraní kaguy (fermented drink) and jy (corn), and for centuries it was Paraguay’s everyday refreshment. This family version is a gentle, non-alcoholic corn drink: kernels simmered until soft, blended, strained, and sweetened with sugar and a hint of cinnamon.

    Golden corn, simmered and sweetened

    The drink is smooth and silky with a delicate, toasty corn flavor and a natural sweetness, warmed through with cinnamon. Served hot on a cool morning or chilled on a hot afternoon, it’s comforting, unusual, and quietly wonderful.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Put the corn, water, cinnamon stick, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil; simmer covered for 20 minutes until the kernels are very soft.
    2. Remove the cinnamon stick and blend the corn with its cooking water until completely smooth, in batches if needed.
    3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid.
    4. Return the liquid to the pot, stir in the sugar (and milk, if using), and warm over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
    5. Taste and adjust the sweetness; serve warm, or chill and serve over ice.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Straining is worth the effort — it makes the drink silky instead of gritty. The traditional fermented version (chicha) lets the sweetened liquid sit with a starter for a few days; this fresh version is the family-friendly one. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDessert
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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