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Monday, 26 May 2014
Recipe:Empanadas de Queso Bolivianas | Bolivian Cheese Empanadas
Empanadas de Queso Bolivianas.
3 Tazas de harina cernida
2 Cucharas de manteca/ o mantequilla
3 Cucharillas de polvo de hornear
4 Huevos
1/2 Cucharilla de sal
2 Cucharas de azúcar
Pizca de bicarbonato
Leche - Lo necesario.
Relleno :
3 claras de huevo
un queso mediano.
Mezcla la harina, polvo de hornear, azúcar, sal y bicarbonato, agrega la manteca, mezcla hasta que tome la apariencia de arenilla, haz un hueco en la masa y anade tres yemas de huevo y amase bien alternando con la leche hasta que forme una pasta suave y compacta que pueda desprenderse facilmente del recipiente. Forma pequeñas bolitas y estirarlas con el uslero dándole forma ovalada.
Para el relleno, mezcla el queso previamente rallado con las (4) claras de huevo batidas a punto nieve, y con una cuchara divides y vas rellenando cada porcion de la masa, de ahi se las cierran bien y repulgando el contorno para darles forma de empanadas.Despues se pinta la parte superior de las empanadas con la yema de huevo restante.
Y en bandejas previamente enharinadas, se hornean a temperatura regular, durante 20 o 30 minutos.
Bolivian Cheese Empanadas
3 cups sifted flour
2 Tbsp lard./or butter
3 teaspoons of baking powder
4 Eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Spoons of Sugar
Pinch of bicarbonate
Milk -as need
For the filling:
3 Egg whites
A medium cheese.
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking, then the lard, and mix until it takes the appearance of sand, make a hole in the dough and adds three egg yolks and knead well alternately with milk until it forms a smooth, compact paste that can easily detach from the container. Form small balls and stretch them with a rolling pin giving them an oval shape.
For the filling, mix the previously grated cheese with (4) egg whites beaten until fluffy and stiff. With a spoon, start to divide and fill one half of each empanada.
Then fold and seal the edges, giving them the empanada shape. Finally brush over each empanada with the remaining egg yolk.
Then in previously floured trays, or non-stick trays, baked to medium temperature (gas mark4) for 20 or 30 minutes.
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Resumen| Taller de Quinua en Londres: Aprendiendo con el Chef Boliviano: "Hay que ser creativo"
Personas de Londres, Argentina, Colombia, México, Perú, España, entre otros, estaban ansiosos por saber más sobre el grano andino saludable y revolucionario: quinua. Y todos disfrutaron de los platos preparados por el chef, así como hacerle muchas preguntas al chef de Bolivia, en el Super Food taller realizado en Londres.
Franz, el chef boliviano que viajó desde La Paz a Londres, un día anterior (ya que tuvo un par de contratiempos con su viaje), con toda su humildad, inició el taller agradeciendo a todos y diciendo "Jallalla Bolivia".
Antes del taller, tuve el placer de saludar y conocer más acerca de Franz, (un cocinero, un padre y un hombre muy humilde), él amablemente respondió a mis preguntas, al mismo tiempo, concentrándose en la comida, (estaba preparando la comida antes del taller para que todos degustaran), casi todo estaba listo, había una señora ayudándole. Sólo hacían falta los toques finales. Que estaba observando y admirando. La atención al detalle, la precisión, el cuidado que puso en hacia los platos, sólo me hizo llegar a la conclusión de que un buen chef cocina de corazón, profesionalmente y siempre pensando en la gente.
Y fue el caso del chef boliviano que ganó los corazones de todo el mundo con su comida y su humilde personalidad.
Él nos contó brevemente donde su talento lo habia llevado, precisamente: alrededor del mundo! Conociendo a gente importante y cocinando fusión de platos .. Si estuviera en China, por ejemplo, habría preparado sushi de quinua.
La gente comenzó a llegar, pronto la sala estaba llena. En el primer taller nos dijo cómo preparar majao (un plato de Santa Cruz-Bolivia normalmente con arroz, el cual reemplazó con quinua) que todos probaron y les encantó a todos.
El público empezó a hacer preguntas que eran en su mayoría en español, y él respondió alegremente.
Algo que él menciona, que es lo más importante, y es importante para él, es ser creativo, probando diferentes recetas, tratando de hacer algo diferente. Tal vez no siempre siguiendo una receta al pie de la letra, pero cambiándola, experimentando ..... - "ser creativo"
En la segunda parte del taller, el preparó crepes (panqueques) hechos con harina de quinua. Algunos de nosotros nos quedamos para la segunda parte, otras personas llegaron y otra vez la sala estaba llena. Esta vez, el taller estaba siendo, muy bien traducido en Inglés, por Emma.
Él nos comentó el proceso de elaboración del crepe y él entonces hizo la salsa. Todo el mundo estaba deseando probar el crepe!! ........ Bueno ... especialmente yo!
Y estaba delicioso! todos lo disfrutamos. Y después todos dieron gracias al chef, y lo alaban, por su talento, por enseñarnos, por ser tan amable. Y también la gente le estaba animando a escribir su propio libro de recetas, a la gente le encantaría ver que eso pase, y estoy segura de que algún día, voy a estar aprendiendo no sólo de su libro, pero también voy a estar escribiendo acerca de él.
Realmente espero que tenga la oportunidad de volver a verlo, le deseo todo lo mejor, estoy segura de que va a seguir compartiendo su talento, de corazón y con su humildad que lo distingue.
lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com
Franz, el chef boliviano que viajó desde La Paz a Londres, un día anterior (ya que tuvo un par de contratiempos con su viaje), con toda su humildad, inició el taller agradeciendo a todos y diciendo "Jallalla Bolivia".
Antes del taller, tuve el placer de saludar y conocer más acerca de Franz, (un cocinero, un padre y un hombre muy humilde), él amablemente respondió a mis preguntas, al mismo tiempo, concentrándose en la comida, (estaba preparando la comida antes del taller para que todos degustaran), casi todo estaba listo, había una señora ayudándole. Sólo hacían falta los toques finales. Que estaba observando y admirando. La atención al detalle, la precisión, el cuidado que puso en hacia los platos, sólo me hizo llegar a la conclusión de que un buen chef cocina de corazón, profesionalmente y siempre pensando en la gente.
Y fue el caso del chef boliviano que ganó los corazones de todo el mundo con su comida y su humilde personalidad.
Él nos contó brevemente donde su talento lo habia llevado, precisamente: alrededor del mundo! Conociendo a gente importante y cocinando fusión de platos .. Si estuviera en China, por ejemplo, habría preparado sushi de quinua.
La gente comenzó a llegar, pronto la sala estaba llena. En el primer taller nos dijo cómo preparar majao (un plato de Santa Cruz-Bolivia normalmente con arroz, el cual reemplazó con quinua) que todos probaron y les encantó a todos.
El público empezó a hacer preguntas que eran en su mayoría en español, y él respondió alegremente.
Algo que él menciona, que es lo más importante, y es importante para él, es ser creativo, probando diferentes recetas, tratando de hacer algo diferente. Tal vez no siempre siguiendo una receta al pie de la letra, pero cambiándola, experimentando ..... - "ser creativo"
En la segunda parte del taller, el preparó crepes (panqueques) hechos con harina de quinua. Algunos de nosotros nos quedamos para la segunda parte, otras personas llegaron y otra vez la sala estaba llena. Esta vez, el taller estaba siendo, muy bien traducido en Inglés, por Emma.
Él nos comentó el proceso de elaboración del crepe y él entonces hizo la salsa. Todo el mundo estaba deseando probar el crepe!! ........ Bueno ... especialmente yo!
Y estaba delicioso! todos lo disfrutamos. Y después todos dieron gracias al chef, y lo alaban, por su talento, por enseñarnos, por ser tan amable. Y también la gente le estaba animando a escribir su propio libro de recetas, a la gente le encantaría ver que eso pase, y estoy segura de que algún día, voy a estar aprendiendo no sólo de su libro, pero también voy a estar escribiendo acerca de él.
Realmente espero que tenga la oportunidad de volver a verlo, le deseo todo lo mejor, estoy segura de que va a seguir compartiendo su talento, de corazón y con su humildad que lo distingue.
lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com
Vídeo: Resumen del taller Quinoa Andina y Exposición en Londres:
Review: Andean Quinoa Workshop | Learning from the Bolivian Chef: "It's all about being creative"
People from London, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain, amongst others, where eager to find out more about the revolutionary healthy Andean grain : quinoa. And everyone enjoyed tasting dishes as well as asking many questions to the Bolivian Chef, at the Super Food Workshop held in London.
Franz, the Bolivian chef who traveled from La Paz to London the day before (as he had a few mishaps with his flight), with all his humbleness, started the workshop thanking everyone and saying "Jallalla Bolivia".
Before the workshop, I had the pleasure to meet, greet and find out more about Franz, (a chef, a dad and a very humble man) as I started talking to him, he kindly responded my questions, at the same time concentrating on the food, ( he was preparing the food prior to the workshop for everybody to taste it), almost everything was ready, there was one lady helping him. Only the final touches were needed. Which I observed and admired.. The attention to detail, the precision, the care that he put in towards the dishes, only made me come to the conclusion that a good chef cooks from his heart, professionally and always thinking about the people.
And it was the case of the Bolivian chef who won the hearts of everybody with his food and his humble personality.
He briefly told us where his talent has taken him, precisely : around the world! Meeting important people and cooking a fusion of dishes.. If he was in China, for example, he would prepared quinoa sushi.
The people started to arrive, soon the room was full. On the first workshop he told us how to prepare majao (a dish from Santa Cruz -Bolivia normally with rice, which he replaced with quinoa) everyone tried it and loved it !!!
The audience started to ask questions which were mostly in Spanish, and he responded happily.
The people started to arrive, soon the room was full. On the first workshop he told us how to prepare majao (a dish from Santa Cruz -Bolivia normally with rice, which he replaced with quinoa) everyone tried it and loved it !!!
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| tasting Majao with quinoa made by Franz ( Bolivian Chef) |
Something that he mention, that is most important, and important for him, is to be creative, trying different recipes, trying to do something different. Perhaps not always following a recipe from top to bottom, but changing it, experimenting..... -"be creative"
On the second part of the workshop, he prepared crepes ( pancakes) made with quinoa flour. Some of us stayed for the second part, and other people arrived and again the room was full. This time the workshop was being, very well translated in English, by Emma.
He talked us through the process of making the pancake and he then, made the sauce. Everyone was looking forward to taste it !!........ well... specially me !!
On the second part of the workshop, he prepared crepes ( pancakes) made with quinoa flour. Some of us stayed for the second part, and other people arrived and again the room was full. This time the workshop was being, very well translated in English, by Emma.
He talked us through the process of making the pancake and he then, made the sauce. Everyone was looking forward to taste it !!........ well... specially me !!
And it was delicious !! everybody enjoyed it. And afterwards everyone thank the Chef, and praise him, for his talent, for teaching us, for being so kind. And also people were encouraging him to write his own recipe book, people would love to see it happening, and I'm sure that one day, I will not only be learning from his book, but also I'll be writing about about it.
I really hope I get the chance to meet him again, I wish him all the best, I'm sure that he will continue to share his talent from his heart with his humbleness that distinguish him.
lindsey.funes.obleas@gmail.com
| Video : Highlights of the Andean Quinoa workshop and Exhibition in London: |
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| With the Bolivian Chef. |
Monday, 7 April 2014
...:::: FREE FOOD for London MARATHON runners!! ;) ::::...
In the run up to the London Marathon taking place on the 13th April. Mayfair Pizza Co are offering official runners a complimentary carb-loading feast to optimise endurance.!!
All you need to do is provide your valid Marathon number and your appetite, through out this week.
Check out their Facebook Page and website and good luck to everyone running the Marathon and buon appetito to everyone enjoying their free complimentary meal :)
Monday 7th April - Saturday 12th April
4 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street
W1S 1EY
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MayfairPizzaCompany
Website: http://www.mayfairpizzaco.com/
Thursday, 20 March 2014
FREE : Andean Quinoa Superfood Workshop in London
There is a FREE Quinoa Workshop taking place this Saturday 22nd of March, conducted by the renowned Bolivian executive Chef Mr. Franz Quispe.
There are two sessions : 14:00-15:15 and 15:45-17
at the Westminster Kingsway college, Vincent Square, London , SW1P 2PD
If you are interested in taking part, and why not ? it's FREE .. you just simply have to reserve a place by writting to :
embol@bolivianembassy.co.uk
Saturday, 15 March 2014
FREE : "The International Exhibition of Andean Quinoa" in London
"The exhibition is the work of Bolivian artist Gaston Ugalde, and features symbolic material using different Andean iconography and woven textiles, a large traditional boat made from the cattail reed and photos of the different types and colours of quinoa that exist, including Royal Bolivian Quinoa."
The aim of this exciting exhibition is to raise awareness about the benefits of quinoa and its contribution to food security whilst also promoting recognition of this important Latin American heritage.
FREE
Bolivar Hall
54-56 Grafton Way
W1T 5D
London
Nearest tube station : Warren Street.
Friday, 31 January 2014
National Pisco Sour Day ... in London
Latin America is taken London by storm... and yes this Saturday 1st of February London will be celebrating National Pisco Sour DAY :) from masterclasses, to free complimentary pisco sours drinks at different peruvian / Latin American restaurants in London ... there is so much to choose from..
A few places to name and worth checking out are : Ceviche ..Andina ...Lima London, Coya, Sushisamba.
And if you want to make your own .. why not ? ... here I share the recipefrom Martin Morales :
Pisco Sour : Ingredients :
50ml Pisco
30ml Fresh Lime juice
20ml Sugar Syrup
1 egg white
3-4 ice cubes
Drops of Amargo Bitters (Angostura Bitters)
Basically put everything in the cocktail shaker , add the ice cubes at the end, and then shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, then strain it into a pisco glass... or wine glass as I used ;) then the final touch a couple of drops of amargo bitters
recipe from Martin Morales ( Ceviche London )
A few places to name and worth checking out are : Ceviche ..Andina ...Lima London, Coya, Sushisamba.
And if you want to make your own .. why not ? ... here I share the recipefrom Martin Morales :
Pisco Sour : Ingredients :
50ml Pisco
30ml Fresh Lime juice
20ml Sugar Syrup
1 egg white
3-4 ice cubes
Drops of Amargo Bitters (Angostura Bitters)
Basically put everything in the cocktail shaker , add the ice cubes at the end, and then shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, then strain it into a pisco glass... or wine glass as I used ;) then the final touch a couple of drops of amargo bitters
recipe from Martin Morales ( Ceviche London )
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Fancy trying the flavours of Bolivian Cuisine + other Latin American dishes in London? This is your chance !!!
Sabor Latino ALBA Food Festival / feria gastronomica del ALBA
The ALBA countries of Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador and Venezuela will be represented by exhibitors offering typical cuisine from each of these countries.
From Bolivia the tasty "chicharrón de pollo" will be a welcome treat for those who enjoy chicken, whilst Cuba will be offering the famous "congri", a dish of rice and black beans. From Ecuador, the appetising "hornado" plus seafood dishes from the coast will bring a taste of the exotic to London, whilst Venezuela's traditional Christmas dish of "hallacas" is a delicacy not to be missed!!
from 12:00 until 18:00
At the Bolivar Hall :
56 Grafton Way.
London W1T 5DL.
The ALBA countries of Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador and Venezuela will be represented by exhibitors offering typical cuisine from each of these countries.
From Bolivia the tasty "chicharrón de pollo" will be a welcome treat for those who enjoy chicken, whilst Cuba will be offering the famous "congri", a dish of rice and black beans. From Ecuador, the appetising "hornado" plus seafood dishes from the coast will bring a taste of the exotic to London, whilst Venezuela's traditional Christmas dish of "hallacas" is a delicacy not to be missed!!
from 12:00 until 18:00
At the Bolivar Hall :
56 Grafton Way.
London W1T 5DL.
Time to discover hidden gems of Colombia in London... Pop Up Colombia comes to town...
For 5 days only, a group of Colombian designers, artists and entrepreneurs will gather under one roof to display and sell their work. A unique offer of fashion, accessories, jewellery, lighting and furniture will be available in our pop-up Colombia store.
Workshops in Colombian literature, music, film-making, photography, food and Spanish language classes for children will be held across the five days.
There will also be a celebration of Colombia’s Christmas tradition, The Dia de las Velitas, with the lighting of a candle to symbolise the start of the festive month and positive energy for the new year ahead.
Carajillo cocktails – made of coffee, aguardiente, rum and cinnamon - will be served on that evening in celebration of the Dia de las Velitas.
On Saturday 7th December, there will be a free 100% Colombian coffee tasting with Juan Valdez, in collaboration with Shelton’s Coffee. There'll be food as well, by Sabor.. everything Colombian.
As a Colombian / Latin American lover...Can't wait to go and visit !!
Pop Up Colombia
4th – 8th December 2013
632 Kings Road
SW6 2DU
http://popupcolombia.com/agenda.html
Monday, 25 November 2013
Opening tonight:Chakana.. could this be the Latin American club London was waiting for?
Brand new 300 capacity late night lounge and dance club in the heart of
the buzzing West End, designed along a South American theme and open
until 3am.
Available for private hire on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and for group bookings on other nights.
Chakana is a Latin-Pacific late night lounge bar and dance club, with venue and entertainment inspired by Tarantino's cult film 'From Dusk Till Dawn', it is already giving the Mayfair bar and club scene a run for its money.
Chakana offers an extensive range of super-premium South American, Andean super food cocktails, and an amazing international roster of DJ talent.
I already have been impressed by the decor and the list of cocktails !! I can not wait to check it out !!
Chakana
23 Orchard Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1H 6HL
Available for private hire on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and for group bookings on other nights.
Chakana is a Latin-Pacific late night lounge bar and dance club, with venue and entertainment inspired by Tarantino's cult film 'From Dusk Till Dawn', it is already giving the Mayfair bar and club scene a run for its money.
Chakana offers an extensive range of super-premium South American, Andean super food cocktails, and an amazing international roster of DJ talent.
I already have been impressed by the decor and the list of cocktails !! I can not wait to check it out !!
Chakana
23 Orchard Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1H 6HL
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