Join Eddie Garza, a plant-based chef, cookbook author, and American media personality, to learn how to make vegan versions of traditional South American dishes—from fish-free ceviche to meatless “Steak” sandwiches. This class will be completely soy-free and nut-free...

This recording of a live class will include:

• How to make Peruvian Mango and Mushroom Ceviche
• How to make Argentinian Portobello Steak Sandwiches and Chimichurri Sauce
• How to make Venezuelan Reina Pepiada (warm chickpea and avocado stuffed corn cakes) with Aquafaba Mayonnaise
• Plating and pairing suggestions
• Recipe handout

About the chef Eddie Garza 

Eddie Garza is a plant-based chef, cookbook author, and host of "Global Bites with Eddie Garza" on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s streaming platform, OzTube. Eddie and his work have been featured by a wide variety of media outlets in the United States and abroad, including CNN, ¡HOLA! TV, The Washington Post, People Magazine, Telemundo, Univision, Travel + Leisure, Sin Embargo (Mexico), TV Azteca (Mexico), Canal Nuestra Tele (Colombia), TV Venezuela, GoTV (Honduras), El Tiempo and El Colombiano (Colombia), Daily Mail (UK), and many more. Eddie’s book ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook features 150 plant-powered recipes that represent the 150 pounds he lost on his vegan journey. In his latest book, The 30-Day Vegan Meal Plan for Beginners, Eddie simplifies plant-based versions of comfort classics from around the world.

For ingredients and equipment needed see below

INGREDIENTS LIST

Peruvian Mango & Mushroom Ceviche

• 1 large mango
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms
• ½ red bell pepper
• ¼ red onion
• ¼ cup cilantro
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large avocado
• 2 limes 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Microgreens for garnish (optional)
  
  Argentinian Portobello Steak Sandwiches and Chimichurri Sauce

For the sandwiches:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large portobello mushrooms
• 4 vegan hoagie rolls

For the Chimichurri Sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 shallot
• 1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil

Venezuelan Reina Pepiada

For the corn cakes:

• 1 cup masa harina
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cup warm water

For the filling:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 400-gram can chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 small avocado
• 1 small lime

For the Aquafaba mayonnaise:

• ½ cup aquafaba (reserved chickpea brine)
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large lime

EQUIPMENT LIST

• 1 hand mixer or immersion blender with whisk attachment
• 1 griddle or large non-stick skillet
• 1 medium non-stick skillet
• 1 large grill pan or electric grill
• Large and medium mixing bowls
• Spoons and spatulas
• 1 balloon whisk
• Chopping board and knives
• Small bowls for the dipping sauce
• Serving plates and bowls

Fee*: £15 Standard / £7.5 Concessions**/ £3 Unwaged 

*All proceeds help fund our community meal service which has become a critical food support service delivering 70,000 free nutritious, tasty meals per year to households struggling to access food, and is needed now more than ever by our community.

**Concessionary rate available for students, pensioners and low waged

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