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Empanadas
Wednesday, May 26th
7:00 - 8:30 AM Pacific Time
Join Chef Nacho from Peru and learn how to make savory Peruvian-style empanadas from scratch.
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.
Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Before coming to class…
For the vegetable filling, dice the vegetables** into small pieces. The pieces will need to be small enough so you can stuff the empanadas and wrap the dough around the filling. **These can be cut a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
Enjoy some of our favorite Peruvian tunes while you get ready for class!
Empanadas
15 pieces
Dough
500 grams (4 cups) flour | gluten-free version: 500 grams (4 cups) direct substitute gluten-free flour
250 grams (1 cup) room temperature butter | vegan version: use 212 grams olive oil (about 1 cup)
17 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
65 grams (1/3 cup) sugar
160 milliliters (2/3 cup) water
Cheese Filling (both types of filling will be made in class)
150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) mozzarella, or any cheese which melts well | vegan version: 150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) vegan mozzarella (can be used but may not melt well)
1/2 white onion (leave uncut for class)
50 grams (1/2 cup) sliced green onions (scallions)
Salt
Dash of olive oil
Vegetable Filling
100 grams (1/2 cup) zucchini, diced/unpeeled
100 grams (1/2 cup) eggplant, diced/unpeeled
1/2 white onion (leave uncut for class)
100 grams (1/2 cup) broccoli, diced
100 grams (1/2 cup) of bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Other vegetable options: cauliflower, carrot, or more of one of the above listed
Egg Wash (optional)
1 egg
1 dash of milk
vegan version: substitute vegetable or olive oil, plant-based milk, aquafaba, or an egg substitute, such as Just Egg
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.
1 frying pan
1 bowl
1 rolling pin
1 large circular cookie cutter or small bowl (diameter around 13 cm. or 5 in.)
1 baking tray
Oven
General Steps
Make dough.
Prepare cheese and onion filling.
Make vegetable filling.
Roll dough, stuff empanadas, and bake.
Cook and enjoy!