The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
  • In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel demonstrates how to make guacamole the Mexican way-from choosing the right avocado to mashing all the components together, your tortilla chips are about to level up.
    Director: Debbie Wong
    Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
    Editor: Boris Khaykin
    Talent: Saul Montiel
    Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
    Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
    Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
    Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
    Associate Producer: Amanda Broll
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Audio Engineer: Mariya Chulichkova
    Production Assistant: Noah Belsky
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    Researcher: Vivian Jao
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
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  • @richardsalzborn538
    @richardsalzborn538 5 місяців тому +1649

    Saul again with perfect balance between entertaining, charismatic and professional. gotta love him

    • @PrimpedGelipse
      @PrimpedGelipse 5 місяців тому +9

      Should have a full time show about cookin

    • @hablin1
      @hablin1 5 місяців тому +3

      I’ve never seen him before he’s great

    • @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300
      @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300 4 місяці тому

      Si

    • @animatorx7035
      @animatorx7035 4 місяці тому

      He is xtra charismatic

    • @MisterCram
      @MisterCram 4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah feel free to give this chef his own regular daily show, Epicurious 🤓

  • @Rokmonkey32
    @Rokmonkey32 5 місяців тому +709

    I would love a show with Chef Saul and Chef Frank. Just those two making food.

    • @chrissandoval7675
      @chrissandoval7675 5 місяців тому +14

      chef frank has his own channel, "protocooks with chef frank" though the posts are erratic. chef saul also has a channel "Chef Saúl Montiel" though there's only about 20+ videos and he hasn't posted in about a year. enjoy

    • @azilbean
      @azilbean 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes!!!🎉🎉🎉

    • @yunisitumorang7742
      @yunisitumorang7742 5 місяців тому +1

      Omg yessss!! I love them two!!

    • @mavissmith3
      @mavissmith3 3 місяці тому +1

      Can Chef John (Food Wishes) join?

    • @Rokmonkey32
      @Rokmonkey32 3 місяці тому +1

      @@mavissmith3 The Dad jokes would cause us to implode.

  • @FutureCommentary1
    @FutureCommentary1 5 місяців тому +396

    I can't believe I get paid to do this. Love Saul. Love seeing the passion.

  • @PpakPpakYee
    @PpakPpakYee 5 місяців тому +49

    Chef Saul's spoon drop is the most wholesome thing to happen in kitchen.

  • @cerridwen336
    @cerridwen336 5 місяців тому +432

    Are there more videos with Saul? If not, there needs to be. I want to see him make mole enchiladas! Yum 🤤

    • @TraceyWooo
      @TraceyWooo 5 місяців тому +31

      He did two separate videos last year! One for enchiladas and one for chicken mole. They’re on Epicurious as well.

    • @MichaelOKC
      @MichaelOKC 5 місяців тому +17

      I think he should start his own channel!

    • @Fidozo15
      @Fidozo15 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@MichaelOKChe has his own show, didn't you know?

    • @jjm1123
      @jjm1123 5 місяців тому +1

      Eres un orgullo, Saúl

    • @toolrocks10
      @toolrocks10 5 місяців тому

      Oh yeah. Enchiladas de mole. Mmmmmm

  • @lilliamuribe9438
    @lilliamuribe9438 5 місяців тому +181

    Can we get more videos of Chef Saul alone like this please!! LOVE IT!

  • @g-bgcg
    @g-bgcg 4 місяці тому +39

    I can’t tell you how much I appreciate a chef that takes care of his finger nails and cuticles. Bravo! for taking care of yourself. There are so many chefs/cooks on TV and UA-cam that have horrible looking nails and it’s so unappetizing. Oh and thank you for showing us the proper way to make guacamole. 🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑

    • @Thabisa6919
      @Thabisa6919 3 місяці тому +1

      Could you mix the onions and Serrano in a mini food processor?

  • @user-uq4oh6sv5h
    @user-uq4oh6sv5h 15 днів тому +4

    Just did this yesterday!!! Everything in almost exact same molcajete as you. I use about 4 cloves of garlic and skip the tomatoes. Crushing everything in a molcajete takes the flavor to a whole new level!!!!! I use mine every day!

  • @DreOrozco
    @DreOrozco 5 місяців тому +15

    SAUL: Mexican Cooking Masterclass WHEN?? I would seriously buy your course.

  • @InvestigationHour
    @InvestigationHour 5 місяців тому +77

    Pureeing the onion and serrano. Brilliant. Once again Saul representing culture and cuisine with pure grace 👑

  • @ShadowClone1989
    @ShadowClone1989 5 місяців тому +62

    I'd love to see two cheffs getting the same random ingredients and they'd have to make dishes out of them. Preferably Chef Saul and Chef Frank. They always have really creative ideas.

  • @ericafontana6424
    @ericafontana6424 5 місяців тому +65

    Saul is so lovely and adorable

  • @jacobrogers2214
    @jacobrogers2214 5 місяців тому +83

    Quick tip. Place the avocados in a sealed gallon-sized ziplock bag along with a tomato and store them in the refrigerator for approximately one to two days to ripen them.
    The tomato releases ethylene gas, which ripens the avocados. The refrigeration helps maintain the avocados' freshness while they ripen.

    • @nathanbarnes2501
      @nathanbarnes2501 5 місяців тому +10

      This is a goat tip, thanks!

    • @Kyle-nm1kh
      @Kyle-nm1kh 5 місяців тому +11

      Yes and don't skip out on the lime as an ingredient. It's chemicals help the guacamole stay bright green

    • @zlatan
      @zlatan 4 місяці тому

      also the seed of the avocado when placed in the guacamole GREATLY increases the time for the avocado/guacamole to go dark. I thought chef saul was going to mention this. This is useful info if you want to store the guacamole in the fridge @@Kyle-nm1kh

    • @user-ev6xm8vo9n
      @user-ev6xm8vo9n 3 місяці тому +5

      Refrigeration will rob avocado & tomato of flavor & texture. Better to put in brown paper bag to ripen on shelf at room temperature.

    • @cristibaluta
      @cristibaluta 3 місяці тому

      Makes no sense to ripen in the cold, also the tomatoes outside the summer are so fake that i doubt they have what to release

  • @bread9486
    @bread9486 5 місяців тому +89

    I see Saul I click

    • @spacebar9733
      @spacebar9733 4 місяці тому +2

      Literally my thought process lol

  • @giacomomonaco5533
    @giacomomonaco5533 4 місяці тому +7

    Grande Saul, I can’t believe seeing your face on UA-cam by chance after briefly working together at Gusto Restaurant in Greenwich Av in New York City back in 2005/2006! You came a long way my hermano 🎉❤

  • @yasser_ayed
    @yasser_ayed 4 місяці тому +8

    Back in Miami, Mexican food and I had a 'see you later' kind of relationship, more fleeting than a Floridian snowstorm 😂 But now that I saw chef Saúl for first time, I'm rediscovering my love for it once again 🙌

  • @merlion6613
    @merlion6613 4 місяці тому +13

    I lived in Mexico as a child - such beautiful, warm-hearted, kind people. All the food we loved there bring back wonderful memories ❤

  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite6176 5 місяців тому +89

    while I've known you traditionally use a molcajete to make guacamole I didn't realize you wanted to crush the cilantro and onions and garlic in there like that! I always just toss them in. (I always use garlic.) Also, I find that when just using a bowl, a squiggly potato masher works wonders for quickly mashing everything up. The wire mashes and the gaps let pieces come through.

    • @carialv
      @carialv 5 місяців тому +4

      Same

    • @yosoymorascasdq3851
      @yosoymorascasdq3851 5 місяців тому +28

      As a mexican, I confirm that sometimes we just toss the ingredients without smashing them or using molcajete. It's easier but still tasty. Also, I like adding olive oil and black pepper!

    • @Kyle-nm1kh
      @Kyle-nm1kh 5 місяців тому +2

      I like a less creamy guacamole personally so I only lightly mash with a fork which also lets pieces squish through

    • @silvernomad5
      @silvernomad5 4 місяці тому +5

      Gotta admit I toss them in, too, but I’m going to do it his way, I bet it gives a huge boost in flavor!

  • @museiclvr
    @museiclvr 5 місяців тому +13

    I think we can all feel your love for food Saul!!! This video makes food lovers so happy :) Thank you for a great recipe!

  • @nachiketn8032
    @nachiketn8032 4 місяці тому +10

    I love how the chef explains small details, thanks chef!

  • @doomcat537
    @doomcat537 5 місяців тому +43

    Saul is truly a gem of a human

  • @tashiv733
    @tashiv733 5 місяців тому +15

    why am i up at 2 am learning how to make guacamole?

  • @haleyha5930
    @haleyha5930 5 місяців тому +17

    Saul has the best personality and humor!

  • @AwakenTheDawn2004
    @AwakenTheDawn2004 4 місяці тому +1

    The "turn the page" music when he's going to twist open the avocado. Brought me back to my childhood and my little record player 😂❤️

  • @bhav-yeah
    @bhav-yeah 5 місяців тому +16

    Guys lets show Saul how big fanbase he have

  • @CorinnePritchard
    @CorinnePritchard 5 місяців тому +19

    In Northern Europe we don't have a chance to replicate Mexican food properly. Our chillies barely have names (other than jalapeno), and our avocados are all either unripe or overripe - there is no inbetween! Our supermarkets mix a tiny amount of avocado with an amazing amount of mayonnaise, and call it guacamole. We really need to up our game :)

    • @reginabillotti
      @reginabillotti 5 місяців тому +8

      Not surprising. Spain is the only European country with any significant avocado production.

    • @rafaeltaracena112
      @rafaeltaracena112 4 місяці тому +18

      Mexican here. buy the unripe 2 days before preparation let the avocado out of the frigde. Gonna be on point for guacamole.

    • @kAe8560
      @kAe8560 Місяць тому +2

      Sad!

  • @lauram1521
    @lauram1521 4 місяці тому +11

    Chef Saul, please start your own UA-cam channel! You are fantastic and I love your recipes.

    • @PhucNguyen-wm7sp
      @PhucNguyen-wm7sp 4 місяці тому +1

      He does have a youtube channel. But he’s not posted any new video for over a year, he just makes shorts now

  • @sheryn61
    @sheryn61 4 місяці тому +3

    Love chef Saul. He’s definitely not boring to watch.

  • @karmagal80
    @karmagal80 5 місяців тому +6

    I always put fresh garlic. Surprised to see that's not an ingredient. But I love garlic!

  • @bb412m
    @bb412m 5 місяців тому +7

    I couldn’t decide which Epicurious episode to watch yesterday😅 I saw Saúl and said yes! 😍

  • @dreamboatsamba6026
    @dreamboatsamba6026 5 місяців тому +18

    THAT'S NOT HOW MY GRANDMA MADE IT! but my grandma was japanese so what did she know anyway?

    • @RiverJames1
      @RiverJames1 Місяць тому

      Is there a Japanese version of guacamole ?

  • @KenNakajima07
    @KenNakajima07 4 місяці тому +3

    Saúl rocks!!! almost as much as Guacamole itself! and this Guacamole is legit.
    Mexican here, Chefs don´t give you this tip, we never slice our hands because we remove the pit and cut the avocado with regular table butter knives, want to cut it while in the shell, also butter knife or a spoon... never cut yourself, no issue at all ever!

  • @njanagal24
    @njanagal24 4 місяці тому +4

    his humor is tremendous !!! 😁

  • @SilentAttackTV
    @SilentAttackTV 5 місяців тому +13

    I used to not like avocado or cilantro that much until I made guacamole. Lime, cilantro, and avocado really is the perfect combo

    • @robgriffin4801
      @robgriffin4801 3 місяці тому

      Simple and you can actually taste the avocado versus overpowering it with other ingredients

  • @silvernomad5
    @silvernomad5 4 місяці тому +19

    Love it! Love the practical advice, clear instruction, the tips, the recipe, sounds and looks great, can’t wait to make my own. I cracked up when he dropped the spoon,lol, love his sense of humor!

  • @dianadeller7579
    @dianadeller7579 3 місяці тому

    Why you don’t have more hits is beyond me. Wonderful step by step instructions n mouth watering recipe. 🥰thank you!!❤️

  • @user-tk1nb4xb3q
    @user-tk1nb4xb3q 3 місяці тому

    I lived in Mexico as a child - such beautiful, warm-hearted, kind people. All the food we loved there bring back wonderful memories

  • @louisbaghec2570
    @louisbaghec2570 4 місяці тому +4

    He needs his own tv show!

  • @mariaisquixotic
    @mariaisquixotic 5 місяців тому +3

    So happy to see Chef Saul again!

  • @tanerergul6141
    @tanerergul6141 4 місяці тому +2

    Chef Saul you are a gift to the world of culinary arts.

  • @MichaelRicksAherne
    @MichaelRicksAherne 5 місяців тому +8

    Is there anything better than Saul and Frank? Love these guys.

  • @Magradon
    @Magradon 4 місяці тому +9

    My wonderful husband bought a molcajete for me for Christmas and I can't wait to try this! Thanks for the video!

    • @hector60938
      @hector60938 3 місяці тому +2

      Please make sure you season your molcajete😭😭

    • @Magradon
      @Magradon 3 місяці тому +1

      I did. The guacamole and salsa I made turned out great!

  • @thatstrami
    @thatstrami 4 місяці тому +2

    I love this guy! Excellent video Thank you for this. I will carry this on for generations to come. Gracias!!

  • @3810-dj4qz
    @3810-dj4qz 4 місяці тому +6

    “Because Im a professional!” I love it. Had me crackin’ up! You go boy!

  • @yayacentella
    @yayacentella 4 місяці тому +2

    Where have you been hiding chef Saul. Spoon drop has me hooked. More videos please

  • @celticwolf8123
    @celticwolf8123 5 місяців тому +3

    Love learning new things in the kitchen

  • @MasterFhyl
    @MasterFhyl 5 місяців тому +15

    I would watch a full on cooking show with Saul.

  • @zmihayl
    @zmihayl 4 місяці тому +1

    Huge fan of Saul! More Saul! Perfect accent, cooking!

  • @eralar2
    @eralar2 5 місяців тому +1

    As soon as you got the lime out, I knew this is a recipe I'll love!

  • @justbloggin7407
    @justbloggin7407 5 місяців тому +3

    Saul's videos are the best!!!!

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 5 місяців тому +5

    Now I need a mocajelte because this looks amazing. SAUL FOR THE WIN! ❤

  • @Jonbob836
    @Jonbob836 5 місяців тому +1

    I could watch saul every day! this guy is awesome!

  • @palomavano4705
    @palomavano4705 3 місяці тому

    I love Mexican cuisine. It's very healthy and tastes great, but just a few fine details carry the flavor of the dish to a perfect authentic one Saul gives those details in these videos. Thank you, Saul.

  • @hmark29
    @hmark29 Місяць тому

    Just found you and I’m so happy I did. You’re great!

  • @jeanneratterman4174
    @jeanneratterman4174 4 місяці тому

    Saul, you are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

  • @GoodStuffForeverMore
    @GoodStuffForeverMore Місяць тому

    This guy is excellent! What a great teacher🙌

  • @janfwagner
    @janfwagner 5 місяців тому +16

    I absolutely love the technique of smashing the onions, cilantro and chili in the granite mortar before adding to avocado and tomatoes. I have ordered my own and can't wait to take my guacamole to the next level!

    • @shivavision420
      @shivavision420 4 місяці тому +3

      Guacamole is better with some little chunks. This here is almost a sauce, don't like it.

  • @marcellef8302
    @marcellef8302 4 місяці тому +4

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE Guacamole 🥑🌶💚🍅
    I could eat Guacamole every day 😋👌

  • @J-146
    @J-146 5 місяців тому

    Everyone on this channel are absolute LEGENDS!!!

  • @MeMeQueens
    @MeMeQueens 5 місяців тому +3

    LOVE Saul. Great personality 👌🏽

  • @brokenice420
    @brokenice420 5 місяців тому

    I love his knife safety in a 101 video! I love it!

  • @shawnmcmahon3042
    @shawnmcmahon3042 3 місяці тому

    I’ve been making guac forever but came across Saul’s version today. I’ve never thought to mash the ingredients before adding the avocado. Gonna follow his method for the Super Bowl this weekend.

  • @kimberlyberlin4999
    @kimberlyberlin4999 5 місяців тому +5

    What a fun video to watch and I learned a couple things. I don't have a mortar and pestle, I need to get one. Also, I never put onion in mine but will try it next time I make guacamole.

  • @ColombianLNP
    @ColombianLNP 5 місяців тому +1

    Chef Saul and Chef Frank are my favorites!!!

  • @LadybugLuv
    @LadybugLuv 5 місяців тому +1

    I love Love LOVE guacamole! It tastes so fresh and clean!

  • @freddyvelasquez4168
    @freddyvelasquez4168 3 місяці тому +1

    Gracias, hermano. Feliz Año Nuevo. Soy Puertorriqueño pero me encanta la comida Mexicana. Your videos are easy to follow with enough ingredients for that wow factor. Saludos desde Brooklyn, Nueva York. Cuídese.

  • @MissTina84
    @MissTina84 2 місяці тому

    Chef Saúl is so funny😂. Love it !

  • @MegamiShin
    @MegamiShin 4 місяці тому

    I love the spoon drop! It’s the chef equivalent of a speaker’s mic drop!

  • @shaun4298
    @shaun4298 4 місяці тому

    Need more of this guy!!

  • @cbxxb4841
    @cbxxb4841 4 місяці тому +2

    Well done, great looking Guacamole and enjoyable video! Thank You

  • @nativegurl8886
    @nativegurl8886 5 місяців тому +1

    Ay Guey!!! ❤ Saul!!! Delish. 😋 Love the techniques, super educational and informative. 💯👏🏾

  • @marissalately
    @marissalately 4 місяці тому +1

    He was perfect! This helped me so much!!

  • @ramonaruthhurst1280
    @ramonaruthhurst1280 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful food and recipes.

  • @rodrigul3
    @rodrigul3 5 місяців тому +1

    Saul ❤🎉 LETS GO! I don’t even like guacamole, and I still like this Vid and watched cause he’s so entertaining!

  • @leticiavasquezvillegas4802
    @leticiavasquezvillegas4802 4 місяці тому +2

    I Love Guacamole! 🥑 I’m in El Paso Texas so I always have amazing Avocados 🥑

  • @ejahello4223
    @ejahello4223 3 місяці тому

    My mouth is watering!!! Thank you!!

  • @casey2732
    @casey2732 5 місяців тому +1

    Simple and perfect. Thanks, I will use Your smashing tip.

  • @macycharmin
    @macycharmin 3 місяці тому

    Chef is a very funny guy! I've never seen anyone mash the vegies first; I love that technique. Thank you!!

  • @caroloni4911
    @caroloni4911 4 місяці тому

    Wow. Thank you. You make it look easy It looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to make this like you did. 💖

  • @gabecohlmia
    @gabecohlmia 5 місяців тому +1

    His personality is the best!!

  • @juliannefrediani8253
    @juliannefrediani8253 7 днів тому

    I could watch him all day! ❤️ And now I want guacamole 🤪

  • @TAkahashiryu
    @TAkahashiryu 4 місяці тому +2

    That's a beautiful, entertaining and informative video!

  • @shariewilson9858
    @shariewilson9858 4 місяці тому

    Looks soooo delicious..thanks for sharing this recipe

  • @BrokenBladexXx
    @BrokenBladexXx 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm ready! I've been waiting for this!

  • @mohammaddavoudian7897
    @mohammaddavoudian7897 28 днів тому +1

    I always thought Guacamole had garlic in the recipe!!
    Thanks for a great video.

  • @michelleleuch
    @michelleleuch 5 місяців тому +6

    We love Chef Saul!

  • @lynnmanson2387
    @lynnmanson2387 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. I absolutely love guacamole and could eat it everyday. I plan on making a triple batch just for myself.
    XXOO❤️🇺🇸💙

  • @chrislashley
    @chrislashley 5 місяців тому +1

    Epicurious as the absolute best lineup of chefs.

  • @texanpilot8264
    @texanpilot8264 4 місяці тому +1

    I learned something new today. Thanks.

  • @judymushonga7778
    @judymushonga7778 Місяць тому

    This is so yummy. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe ❤

  • @lorimichaels905
    @lorimichaels905 2 місяці тому

    You are a great teacher and an amazing Chef ❤

  • @jazsyng
    @jazsyng 4 місяці тому +1

    the spoon drop! this was awesome

  • @zachr159
    @zachr159 4 місяці тому

    This guy is amazing oozes class and passion!

  • @kalpanabalakrishnam5203
    @kalpanabalakrishnam5203 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m so loving your video. I tried your Mexican rice and bean - it was awesome ! NeXT guacamole 🥑😉

  • @momentosbl9880
    @momentosbl9880 4 місяці тому +2

    GRACIAS AMIGO 🤗 Vivo en California y soy de Pajacuaran Mich. 😁

  • @anthonycolozzi8256
    @anthonycolozzi8256 4 місяці тому +4

    I make guacamole exactly the same way except I never smashed the veggies into a paste but seeing this I’m definitely adding that step. Awesome video Saul thank you!

    • @wilhelmscream6834
      @wilhelmscream6834 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah it's crazy how much it imparts the flavors when you smash them into a paste like that. Might take a little longer but it's well worth it. My wife hates the texture of raw onion, so I had to do it that way and it turned out I prefer it that way myself!

  • @jinglebells6378
    @jinglebells6378 5 місяців тому

    I love the spoon drop!!

  • @TheDefeatest
    @TheDefeatest 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for these great tips!!

  • @snapswivel
    @snapswivel 4 місяці тому +1

    Better Call Saul ! love this chef !!

  • @Cowzone7
    @Cowzone7 4 місяці тому

    Love Chef Saul!! More pleaze