Colombian Street Food: Hands-On Class

Get hands-on with the vibrant flavors and techniques of Colombian street food with Chef Melissa Mauselle. You’ll learn to make traditional empanada dough and fillings, shape and fry empanadas, and prepare fresh aji and hogao to bring bright, bold flavor to every bite.

You’ll also make crispy, twice-fried green plantains and transform them into patacón-style tacos topped with chicken, hogao and avocado.

On the Menu:

• Beef Empanadas with Aji

• Crispy Patacón Tacos with Chicken, Hogao & Avocado

What You’ll Learn:

• Making traditional Colombian empanada dough and fillings

• Shaping and frying empanadas

• Preparing fresh Colombian aji and hogao

• Making crispy, twice-fried green plantains

• Building and balancing flavors for patacón-style tacos

Chef Melissa Mauselle is a partner chef at Sun Valley Culinary Institute who believes food connects people across cultures and experiences. Her culinary roots include working alongside renowned Portland chefs Naomi Pomeroy and Greg Higgins, where she developed a passion for farm-to-table cooking and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Inspired by Italian cuisine, Melissa creates expressive dishes that celebrate simplicity, flavor, and the joy of sharing a memorable meal.