Argentinian Empanada Party
Join us for an evening in Argentina, where you will learn to make the flaky meets juicy pastry pocket we all know and love: The Empanada. These flavorful patties made of dough are traditionally filled with meat, seafood, cheese, vegetables or fruit, and have a variety of adaptions based on the country you enjoy them in. It is however believed that early Spanish immigrants carried the recipe to Argentina during the 16th century, and in this class you will have the pleasure of learning directly from Chef Lui, who earned his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of Argentina.
In this fun and hands-on class, you will be guided step-by-step in preparing your own Empanadas from scratch with authentic Argentine-style fillings. You will learn to make the dough to then fill with the Chef's recipe featuring ground beef and veggies, as well as a savory onion and cheese filling. Next, the Chef will demonstrate how to fill your empanada disks before folding and sealing the edges off to be baked to a flaky, golden perfection.
The best part of the class will be sitting down to enjoy your delicious made from scratch meal, with new-found skills to remake this special dish and share with friends and family back home!
No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting.
You will be seated with your booking party. Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. BYOB Beer or Wine is welcome.
Chef Lui – A Culinary Journey Across Continents.
Chef Lui began his culinary career in 2001 at a seasonal family restaurant and hasn’t stopped cooking since. After earning his degree from the Culinary Institute of Argentina, his passion for global flavors led him to work in prestigious kitchens across Mexico, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Miami, and Minneapolis—where he now owns his own restaurant.
With extensive experience in restaurant and hotel openings, Chef Lui has mastered a wide range of cuisines, from Latin American to Middle Eastern, and European to American. Beyond his culinary expertise, he is deeply passionate about teaching and sharing his love for food with others. Whether mentoring aspiring chefs or leading interactive cooking classes, Chef Lui finds joy in inspiring others through the art of cooking.
The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. BYOB is welcome.
To ensure the safety and enriching experience of all participants, we require children aged 14 to 17 be accompanied by a parent or guardian during our cooking classes. Classes are intended for adults 18+
The cafe will be closed to the public when you arrive so you will have to enter the class by going through the shopping center. The door to enter the class is between the sign for MIAM Cafe and the ice cream shop. Please do not contact MIAM Cafe if you have questions regarding your class, please email hello@cocusocial.com with any assistance needed.
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