Mexican Tamales
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Who: Ages 18+
Where: Eugene Family YMCA Don Stathos Campus | Kalapuya Community Room and Camas Teaching Kitchen
Cost: $65 for Y members | $85 Community members (*If program fees are a barrier to participation, please seek financial assistance.)
Explore the flavors and traditions of Mexican cooking in this hands-on class with Briselda of PerMex Delights Catering. Learn to prepare two types of traditional tamales: pork in chile rojo (red sauce) and vegetarian rajas con queso (peppers with cheese). As you cook, discover the stories and cultural traditions behind this beloved dish while building skills you can use at home. Enjoy good food, laughter and community, then take home recipes and tamales to share!
What to expect:
- A small, welcoming class with up to 17 participants
- Guided instruction and hands-on tamale preparation
- Stories about the dish's background and cultural significance
- Opportunities to connect with fellow participants and enjoy what you create
- Recipes and tamales to take home
Cooks of all skill levels are welcome.
Food allergies and dietary restrictions: The pork tamales are made with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. The rajas con queso tamales are vegetarian and made with gluten-free ingredients, but contain dairy. Please communicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions before class so we can discuss whether the class can meet your needs.
