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LIVE Empanadas Class with Cristo & Yoli from Cusco


Class



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.

Empanadas
Serves 2-3

Dough

  • 500 grams (4 cups) flour

  • 250 grams (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) room temperature butter, cubed

    • vegan version: 250 grams (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) margarine or plant based butter. Please note the chef has not tested the recipe with margarine or plant based butter, but is offering it as their best suggestion.

  • 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt

  • 65 grams (1/3 cup) sugar

  • 160 milliliters (2/3 cup) water

Cheese Filling

  • 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 (will cut in class)

  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) green onions or scallions, sliced

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Olive oil

Vegetable Filling

  • 100 grams (1/2 cup) zucchini, diced

  • 1/2 an eggplant, diced

  • 1/2 white onion (will cut in class)

  • 1/2 head of broccoli, diced

  • 100 grams (1/2 cup) of bell pepper, diced 

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Olive oil

  • Other vegetable options: cauliflower, carrot, or more of one of the above listed

Egg Wash (optional)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 dash of milk 

  • vegan version: omit egg wash completely, or substitute vegetable or olive oil, plant-based milk, aquafaba, or an egg substitute, such as Just Egg

Before Class Steps

  • Bring your butter to room temperature.

  • Dice vegetables as indicated.

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • Cutting board & sharp knife

  • Sauté pan

  • Mixing bowls

  • Rolling pin

  • Baking sheets

  • 1 large cookie cutter or small bowl to cut empanadas (about 10-13 cm or 4-5 inches diameter)

  • Pastry brush or paper towel


Specialty Items



Get to know Cristo & Yoli

Cristo is a mountain explorer, amateur photographer and professional tour guide in Cusco. What Cristo enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to share the culture and history with many travelers from all over the world. Yoli is a tour guide as well who has also been working in the industry for over 20 years. They enjoy the hiking, history, and amazing gastronomy Peru has to offer, which is why they’re excited to share their cooking experiences and to teach traditional Peruvian recipes.


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