Spanish Immersion Cooking: Bolivian Cuñapés (Gluten Free Cheese Bread)
Immersed in the Spanish language, we'll make a popular Bolivian snack, cuñapés, and learn a few fun facts about Bolivia!
Allyssa Kauffman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(206)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
In "Spanish Immersion Cooking: Bolivian Cuñapés (Gluten Free Cheese Bread)," students will learn to make cuñapés, a delicious and gluten free Bolivian snack. Cuñapés are a cheesy, biscuit-like snack. While we are cooking, students will practice their Spanish listening and comprehension skills as they follow the teacher’s recipe and directions. If time allows, the teacher will engage students in conversation by asking questions related to food, travel, culture, etc. My kitchen classroom is a safe, fun, and relaxed environment where students can feel free to ask questions and learn from their mistakes. My goal is that my students have fun while learning. After class, I hope that each student can share some cuñapés and a little piece of Bolivia with a family member or friend. Learning and sharing about other cultures is one step in making our world a more loving and accepting place. ¡Nos vemos en la cocina! *Student Skill Level: This class is immersive and will be taught completely in Spanish at an advanced/fluent speaking level. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join, but it is expected that students only speak or ask/answer questions in Spanish. Perfection is not a requirement. Making mistakes and learning from them is one of the best ways to improve language skills. If a student would prefer to ask/answer questions in the chat box, I ask that they use the best possible Spanish that they can. I will respond to those messages strictly in Spanish. Before class, I will post the ingredient/supply list in Spanish in the classroom. I will also send the English version to parents. Students are welcome to use the English version as a reference guide if needed during class. *Allergy/Dietary Restrictions: This recipe is gluten free. This recipe contains dairy. Please feel free to send me a message to discuss substitutions and ways your student may still be able to make this recipe! *Please note that class time may vary depending on the number of students and how long each student may take to complete the steps.
Learning Goals
- Build Spanish vocabulary related to food and cooking
- Practice conversational speaking skills
- Improve listening and comprehension skills
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Adult supervision and assistance may be needed for younger or less experienced students when we use a cheese grater and a hot oven.
Supply List
Kitchen Equipment: - Oven - Baking sheet - Medium or large mixing bowl - Cheese grater (unless you are using pre-shredded cheese) - Spoon - Measuring cups and spoons - Oven mitts Ingredients: - 1 cup cassava / yuca starch - 2 cups of cheese (Bolivians use a specific type of Bolivian cheese, but mozzarella is similar.) - 1 egg - 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white sugar - 2 tablespoons milk - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1/2 teaspoon salt (*Please note that the milk and vegetable oil measurements may need to be increased. These measurements work for me, but in my experience teaching this class, my students have always needed to increase the liquid.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
206reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Cooking: Having lived in Bolivia for four years, I've enjoyed lots of delicious Bolivian dishes! My recipes always come from Bolivian friends that are wonderful cooks! I have also worked as a cook in an industrial kitchen at a large summer camp, feeding 300+ kids every day for multiple summers.
Spanish: I hold a degree in Education with a concentration in Spanish. I am a fluent speaker, having learned Spanish in school, college, and while living in Bolivia. My husband is Bolivian, so I speak Spanish at least 90% of my day.
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
