
Argentinian Empanadas
Chef at Casa del Visitante de Familia Zuccardi, Best Empanada in Argentina 2019
Create the best Empanadas Mendocinas together with La Chacha, using simple and local ingredients
In this course we are going to share the best recipes for typical Argentine empanadas by María del Carmen Vicario, better known as La Chacha. In 2019, her Empanadas Mendocinas won the award for the best empanadas in the country. This course is an invitation to discover and enjoy a dish that is part of the Argentine identity.
Upon completion of the online course you will be able to:
- Make your own homemade empanada dough.
- Prepare a puff pastry more easily and quickly than a traditional puff pastry.
- Make different meat and vegetarian fillings.
- Create innovative fillings, both sweet and savory, and try for yourself the many possibilities that empanadas have to offer.

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Course Syllabus
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Discover the secrets of a typical Argentine dish that you surely have to try
What you'll learn
In this course you will learn how to make homemade empanada dough, with flavored and colored variants. You will also discover different fillings, cooking methods, and sauces to accompany your empanadas.
You will learn how to make the emblematic empanada de carne, but not just any empanada de carne: the winner of the best empanada in Argentina 2019, typical of Mendoza.
In addition, you will discover how La Chacha prepares a large volume of empanadas while maintaining uniformity and quality.
Finally, you will learn the perfect pairing for each type of empanada.
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone who would like to learn a little more about the gastronomic culture of Argentina. Empanadas are a very important part of Argentina’s identity and are emblematic of Argentine cuisine.
What you’ll need
- Bowl
- Circular cutter
- Knives
- Pastry brush
- Pots and pans
- Spatula
- Baking tray
- Stand mixer
- Rolling pin

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Meet your Instructor
Chef at Casa del Visitante de Familia Zuccardi, Best Empanada in Argentina 2019
Her effort and determination led her to become a first level reference for this typical Argentine dish. She currently delights diners at Casa del Visitante at the Santa Julia winery in Mendoza, Argentina.
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What's included?
- 1 h 30 min of HD video
- 8 recipes
- 32 lessons
- Recipe Book (English, Spanish)
- Complementary Material
Available languages
- English, Español (VO)
- English, Español, Italiano (BETA), Français (BETA), Português (BETA), Deutsch (BETA)
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