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Learn to Make Empanadas


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 05/21/2021
Most countries have their own version of meat or cheese in some kind of dough; whether it’s pierogi, dumplings, or ravioli, every culture craves this combo. Latin America’s answer is the empanada! In this class, students will learn how to make meat empanadas as well as their own dough. Students are welcome to cook along with the online demo so they can enjoy a homemade meal after class.

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Ingredients Needed:
- 2 c. all-purpose flour + a little bowl with extra
- cold tap water
- salt
- canola, corn, or vegetable oil (for the crust and for frying)

Equipment Needed:
- a rolling pin (a wine bottle works in a pinch!)
- a fork
- a frying pan
- a baking sheet

For the filling (picadillo) you will need:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1⁄2 c. green olives with pimentos, chopped
- 1⁄2 c. raisins
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp. cumin

To make the filling ahead of time:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (don’t start anything in cold oil).
2. Add onion and garlic, stir and cook until soft.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet and break up with a spoon, cook and stir until cooked through.
4. Stir in olives, raisins, tomato sauce, and cumin until completely combined.
5. Cover and allow to simmer until raisins are soft, about 5 minutes.

Please note: While the filling recipe provided includes beef, you can fill with anything you have on hand: roasted chicken, butternut squash, fruit, etc. Feel free to make this ahead of time, or you can prepare it during class. The filling should be cool to work with, so if you make it during class you will want to fill your empanadas later.

This class will take place online through Zoom. Links for Zoom classes will be sent 1 hour before the start of class.


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Location:

ONLINE ONLY
Contact name: 
Rochester Brainery
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
05/21/2021
Time: 
6-7:15 pm
Price: 
$17

Ages

Teenagers Adults without kids