In this comprehensive two-hour cooking workshop, you will roll up your sleeves and prepare authentic empanadas from scratch. Together, you will craft a flaky butter pastry crust from basic ingredients, prepare a savory beef or vegetable protein filling combined with fresh vegetables, then roll and shape the dough into individual empanadas ready for baking. As your creations bake to golden perfection, the class concludes with a celebratory margarita toast to commemorate your culinary accomplishment.
What is Included:
- A private, interactive cooking workshop facilitated by an experienced professional chef
- Direct access to our event fulfillment support team
- Following your booking, we send a confirmation email with complete Zoom connection details for participating
- Our event fulfillment team is available to answer all questions before, during, or after your workshop
Materials and Ingredients Required:
Pantry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour (for gluten-free accommodations, substitute gluten-free flour as needed)
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for preparation
- Bay leaves, oregano, and paprika for flavoring
- Tomato paste for the filling
- Beef or vegetable broth, or water
- Unsalted butter for the crust
- Egg for sealing and brushing
- Ground beef, chicken, or plant-based meat protein
- Yellow onion, finely diced
- Red bell pepper
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Fresh cilantro for garnish and flavor
- Scallions for finishing
- Two ounces of tequila blanco
- One ounce of orange liqueur such as Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier
- Fresh limes for juice and garnish
- Simple syrup or agave syrup as optional sweetener
- Coarse sea salt for rimming margarita glasses
- Ice for cocktails
Kitchen Equipment and Tools:
- Large mixing bowl, food processor, or stand mixer for dough preparation
- Rolling pin for flattening dough
- Ring cutter, small plate, or bowl and paring knife for cutting shapes
- Cutting board and sharp knife for ingredient prep
- Saute pan for cooking the filling
- Cookie sheet or baking tray for baking
- Cocktail shaker or two glasses for mixing drinks
- Drinking glass for serving
