How to Make Empanadas

Learn how to make the most iconic pie of Argentina at home.



1.5 hours Class size 2 to 50 guests   $70 - $75 ($75 per guest when you book for 2 guests, $70/guest for 3+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Learn how to make empanadas, the most iconic pie of South America in this live cooking class! Streamed directly from Argentina you'll feel as though you've landed yourself right in the heart of South America. Connect with different cultures and learn new skills, all from the comfort of your own home!
In this online cooking class, you will make traditional empanada dough from scratch and prepare two different fillings for the homemade empanadas.
The two empanadas fillings include:
  • Beef filling
  • Cheese-based vegetarian or seasonal vegan filling
You will also learn how to make Llauja, a spicy sauce eaten with the empanadas. You will be able to close your eyes and easily imagine yourself sitting in a Bodegon (local bar) surrounded by the porteño (people from Buenos Aries) spirit. Enjoy this street food staple from Latin America and pair your food with some Malbec wine and Argentinian music to give yourself an immersive experience.
This class will leave you feeling connected with new cultures and ready to embrace and try out new cuisines too!
Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class where you will get an authentic recipe and all the tips you need to master your empanadas.
What to bring
You will need to provide your own ingredients and equipment. A list will be sent to you after booking.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

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  • 5/5 from Anne Gentle, attended Sep 2024: Wow Chef Vero was so lovely explained everything perfect and did the cooking step by step she really is a fantastic teacher and the empanadas were the best they tasted so good it was a amazing fun learning experience 10/10
  • 5/5 from Yannie Kwai, attended Oct 2021: The class was easy to follow and the empanadas were delicious. The teacher was friendly and gave plenty of cooking tips. He also had fun stories about how the locals eat their empanadas.
  • 5/5 from Liam James, attended Oct 2021: This was a fantastic lesson! We had a great time, and Manu was so approachable and easygoing. Thank you for everything, we really improved our confidence, and our guests loved the empanadas!
  • 5/5 from Rini Ismail, attended Oct 2021: Chef Manu is a fantastic. All the way in Italy. The session is packed full of tips and knowledge on how to make authentic empanadas. Can't wait to give it a try
  • 5/5 from Lauren Lines, attended Jul 2021: Teacher is fun and helpful, the empanadas taste good! We asked to be taught both the meat and vegetarian option and they were happy to accommodate us. It took about 15 minutes longer because of this but they were happy to see us through to the end.
  • 5/5 from Karen Jorgensen, attended Apr 2021: Hi Chef Manu, Thank you so much for the great workshop you did for our BrainLink Carers this morning. They all totally enjoyed the experience and we were all a bit shocked to hear you were actually in Argentina which made the experience even better. These ladies all care for a loved one who lives with either an acquired brain injury or a neurological disorder like Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neuron Disease so their lives are full on and very stressful. I have attached below some feedback from Sahar, one of the carers. Cheers Karen, Manager Carer Services, BrainLink OH MY LORD Karen! I didn't expect to go to Argentina this morning. My heart is leaping with a joy to the heavens and back. What a gift & blessing. A truly healing way to connect with another beautiful soul chef manu through food sharing via zoom during covid. Seriously stunning social healing for is all. Please copy my gratitude to Brainlink & it's massive wellbeing help & support it has given us as a group. I'm in tears because my small heart is so full. As carers when you think your routine of care giving defines possibilitiesyou have come along and shown usthere's still more life to enjoy. This is massive. I'm so grateful. Thank you kindly sincerely Sahar
  • 4/5 from Lynelle Dabelstein, attended Apr 2021: Excellent class I asked for a coeliac friendly option which was given. Enjoyed the class, the information, the advice, so convenient and individualised. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Megan Shannon, attended Oct 2020: I loved this class. I had already attended a cooking class by Tierra Negra Cooking in Buenos Aires and was really excited to join this online version. Manu is a great teacher and really personable and patient. The ingredient list was supplied with plenty of time and I had pre chopped everything so I was able to get maximum benefit from the class. My empanadas were really tasty and I look forward to making them again.
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Tierra Negra Cooking Classes
Tierra Negra Cooking Classes

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We invite you to discover Argentine & South American culture through online cooking classes.
We are Manu & Vero, professional chefs from Argentina.
we have been teaching and sharing our food traditions since 2012.
We offer you 90 minutes online classes where you will get the ingredients list in advance and the recipes with all the directions to accomplish a successful dish!
Learn all about Empanadas, Alfajores and a lot more!
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