How Babish Makes His Perfect Nachos: Every Choice, Every Step | Epicurious

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
  • When you make nachos, you have to make a lot of decisions. Chips, cheese, proteins, condiments-each element needs to work in harmony and find its natural place on the plate. Today on Epicurious Andrew Rea (AKA Babish) shouts out every decision he makes, step by step, when crafting his perfect tray of nachos.
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  • @AzzyHop
    @AzzyHop Рік тому +7733

    Babish explaining how to make the best nachos while I eat a plate of store brand nacho chips with shredded cheese that I warmed up in the microwave

    • @faithnelson6069
      @faithnelson6069 Рік тому +219

      any nachoes are good nachoes.

    • @heruhcanedean
      @heruhcanedean Рік тому +260

      "the beauty of nachos is there's no right or wrong way" 0:26

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому +11

      AzzyHop: Did you notice they didn't even heat anything up at ALL?

    • @heruhcanedean
      @heruhcanedean Рік тому +38

      @@violetviolet888 16:30 Did we watch the same video? I wouldn't "heat" guac or pico, those beans were at a point I can tell were heated up in a pan (off camera probaby) and the cheese was melted.
      I can notice you don't what your talking about at all lol

    • @gurubivolaru5114
      @gurubivolaru5114 Рік тому +22

      Trying to overcomplicate comfort food is just dumb. Nachos and chips are things I just pick from the store on a friday night and spend some hours in front of TV eating it. I don't want to spend an hour picking the ingredient the another hour preparing it. If I had this much time to spend I would certainly not eat nachos.

  • @m00sewhisperer
    @m00sewhisperer Рік тому +3825

    "What I'm looking for is something that is distinctly unhealthy."
    That got my like

    • @rbu2136
      @rbu2136 Рік тому +8

      Double layers of chips and cheese. Brilliant.

    • @sfmc98
      @sfmc98 Рік тому +9

      You had my interest, now you have my attention.

    • @MasonNoThumbs
      @MasonNoThumbs Рік тому

      @@sfmc98”you had my curiosity, now you have my erection”
      “You mean your attention?”
      “You all know what I’m about”

  • @kaiya2472
    @kaiya2472 Рік тому +407

    This is not just babish telling us what he would choose but why our potential choices are terrible ones 😂😂😂

  • @LaughingGenius
    @LaughingGenius Рік тому +77

    Babish is always such a delightful mix of things I deeply agree with and things that are not in any way understandable. I know those refried beans aren't on the 'not hot' table.

  • @acamilop
    @acamilop Рік тому +2543

    I can't believe I watched 18 minutes on making nachos - and enjoyed every second.

    • @georgezimmerman1490
      @georgezimmerman1490 Рік тому +13

      I agree with this guy

    • @lordorion5776
      @lordorion5776 Рік тому +16

      Babish is like that i could watch dictate grass growing and still enjoy it

    • @psycofire93
      @psycofire93 Рік тому +7

      That’s Babish babyyyy, his videos are always great all the way through even on someone else’s channel

    • @beella6540
      @beella6540 Рік тому +5

      Call that the babish effect

    • @keithknight6745
      @keithknight6745 Рік тому +5

      He is just so informative and his voice is very nice to listen to

  • @jacobcerniglia6035
    @jacobcerniglia6035 Рік тому +1097

    Any "in store made" tortilla chips at the Mexican markets are the best, they're fresh, strong and are made from hand made tortillas from that store. They're usually thick and crunchy and also oily so they won't go soggy very quickly

    • @jailelitaker9921
      @jailelitaker9921 Рік тому +23

      Some Kroger/King Soopers stores have them made in the store too, excellent suggestion!!

    • @calvinsimpson1301
      @calvinsimpson1301 8 місяців тому +3

      Yeah for sure. Even the ones they make in kroger are very solid options

    • @walterthompson2195
      @walterthompson2195 7 місяців тому +5

      You could also just make your own tortilla chips by deep frying a kilo of fresh pressed tortillas. I'm surprised Babish doesn't mention this.

    • @jesusramirezromo2037
      @jesusramirezromo2037 4 місяці тому

      Those are horrible

    • @jesusramirezromo2037
      @jesusramirezromo2037 4 місяці тому

      ​@@walterthompson2195 Because he already did so on his UA-cam channel

  • @birdmustard7098
    @birdmustard7098 Рік тому +186

    Hearing babish say in one video that he doesn't like olives, and thinks beans add no flavor, made me cry a little.

    • @animatednerd3428
      @animatednerd3428 5 місяців тому +6

      I'm not a fan of olives either to be honest, they taste weird

    • @Nornfang
      @Nornfang 4 місяці тому +8

      Beans are flavorless garbage

    • @birdmustard7098
      @birdmustard7098 4 місяці тому +8

      Your loss.

    • @iamnevrchange.9570
      @iamnevrchange.9570 3 місяці тому +31

      ​@@Nornfangseveral entire civilizations just scoffed at you

    • @ClownWorldOrder
      @ClownWorldOrder 3 місяці тому +2

      Beans are objectively flavorless

  • @phillipdangt341
    @phillipdangt341 3 місяці тому +25

    Knowing that all he's tasting is soap really shows his dedication. That or his love for soap.

  • @sumgamesonmyphone9203
    @sumgamesonmyphone9203 Рік тому +560

    I like how babish looks right into my eyes at each introduction of every next step for the perfect nachos. Very immersive experience as a viewer.
    10/10

    • @Whodat
      @Whodat Рік тому +2

      I went to search for gifs, but there are none.

  • @Categgs-mf6vs
    @Categgs-mf6vs Рік тому +2055

    This guy is rlly good, he should have his own show

    • @spiceyparcely9737
      @spiceyparcely9737 Рік тому +229

      Yeah and he should call it binging with Babish

    • @carlsjr7975
      @carlsjr7975 Рік тому +9

      ​@@spiceyparcely9737I unsubscribed for a reason.

    • @Skubbes
      @Skubbes Рік тому +6

      @@carlsjr7975 why

    • @IamAwhiteMEXICAN
      @IamAwhiteMEXICAN Рік тому +52

      @@Skubbeshe had a reason smh

    • @foolforyou69
      @foolforyou69 Рік тому +3

      @@carlsjr7975 what was the reason

  • @adorkdoesart1533
    @adorkdoesart1533 Рік тому +79

    Hi! Just as advice in regard of the Oaxaca Cheese, you can pull it apart like string cheese and then cut it with scissors or a knife, like that you won’t have to freeze it :)
    Greetings from Mexico

    • @rickdavis32
      @rickdavis32 3 місяці тому +1

      I butter the sides of a knife cut the cheese portion in half then cut it into strands,works great.

  • @amcconnell6730
    @amcconnell6730 Рік тому +124

    I'm surprised that, in the chip selection, Andrew didn't explore making your own by shallow frying up some cut up tortillas. Gives a super strong, non-absorbant crunchy chip.

    • @DulyDullahan
      @DulyDullahan Рік тому +6

      Yea I half expected him to do that too 😂

    • @GodInHisPrime
      @GodInHisPrime 7 місяців тому +9

      I think he’s adapting this to what most people will do.

    • @callygibson8240
      @callygibson8240 3 місяці тому

      absolutely. Any wrap cut up with scissors and fried in a low wide pan 2 inch deep in sunflower oil. 280-300degrees.2 min?

  • @CulinaryPhysics
    @CulinaryPhysics Рік тому +891

    I love how Babish breaks down every decision he makes when crafting his perfect plate of nachos. It’s so helpful to see the thought process behind each element. Can’t wait to try this out myself!

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому +9

      Culinary Physics: They totally forget to heat the chips and cheese so the chips are ultra crispy and warm so the cheese is melt-in-your-mouth. They went through all the description of choosing cheese that melts well with strings when you pull and you FAILED to heat it up? Whats up Babish & Epicurioius? Taking viewers for granted? The best part about nachos thoughtfully layered on a jellyroll pan is to heat up the chip & cheese layer, pull it out and eat with cold toppings. I also suggest dicing the olives, radishes, & jalapeños for a more tasty experience for eaters.

    • @CulinaryPhysics
      @CulinaryPhysics Рік тому +2

      @@violetviolet888 👍

    • @espressonoob
      @espressonoob Рік тому

      good luck! you'll spend a couple hundred in groceries for nachos! a cheap food! food youtube is just crazy now haha

    • @KrisTheHuman
      @KrisTheHuman Рік тому +3

      @@espressonoob how would this even come close to a hundred, let alone hundreds, when every ingredient is under $3?

    • @PianoOwl
      @PianoOwl Рік тому +5

      @@violetviolet888they did heat them lol

  • @angrytvrobot6130
    @angrytvrobot6130 Рік тому +457

    Never heard of radishes as a nacho topping. But maybe throw them and the brine from the pickled jalapenos into a pan and quick pickle them.

    • @Alex-wg4xd
      @Alex-wg4xd Рік тому +24

      I'd pickle the red onion first. It is nearly perfect on nachos.

    • @colleenmahony8803
      @colleenmahony8803 Рік тому +4

      Pickled radishes sounds pretty good, TBH. Roasted radishes are also yummy-- softer and less peppery, but maybe too blah for nachos.

    • @angrytvrobot6130
      @angrytvrobot6130 Рік тому +1

      @@XCodes Hm. It has been a loooooong time since I had radish of any kind. I might go snag some and try to throw it into my palate.

    • @angrytvrobot6130
      @angrytvrobot6130 Рік тому +1

      To ​ Alex-wg4xd and ​ colleenmahony8803 Best of both worlds. Pickle the red onions and roast the radishes. Add em all, I say!

    • @chriswhinery925
      @chriswhinery925 Рік тому +5

      Radishes are actually quite popular in real Mexican cuisine so their inclusion here makes sense. Nachos are really more Tex Mex than true Mexican even though they WERE invented in Tijuana but since Tex Mex is inspired by Mexican food I can see it.

  • @RyanSurles
    @RyanSurles Рік тому +8

    This is what he picked:
    CHIPS: Hola Nola AUthentic Corn tortilla chips
    CHEESE: Queso de Papa, Oaxaca (freeze to shred), Cabot pepper jack cheese
    PROTEIN: Chorizo (smash and cook before assembly)
    Vegetables: add to your taste. Red Onion, Cilantro, Black Olives, radish, pickled Jalapenos
    CONDIMENTS: Guacamole (make your own), fresh salsa or pico de gallo, red onion, salt, pepper, Cholulu, Crema Mexicana (cultured sour cream) you can make your own, refried beans.
    Assembly: Baking Tray, Wax paper, Layer of chips, cheese, a layer of chips, cheese, all stuff you want to be warmed up. in the oven for 1 min (or when the cheese melts). take out of the oven and put the rest of the stuff on your nachos.
    EAT.

  • @alexanderadams9008
    @alexanderadams9008 Рік тому +47

    I actually love the scoops, no layering of chips, you can treat each chip with the same love, like if you do with kids, its completely purposeful, no bare chips, who wants to be that guy to grab a chip with nothing on it

    • @homeboi808
      @homeboi808 3 місяці тому

      The scoops have too strong a corn taste for me.

  • @ReginaldTAP3
    @ReginaldTAP3 Рік тому +74

    I recently started adding shredded lettuce to the top of the nachos after they come out of the oven. I toss the lettuce in lime juice and black pepper. A nice, fresh crunch atop all the other textures.

  • @DreadZebra
    @DreadZebra Рік тому +55

    2:48 “ if you can’t find these all you are looking for is thick, oily, flavorful and a bit too big to fit in your mouth” is my new favorite quote from him 💀

  • @happyhnc
    @happyhnc 3 місяці тому +22

    Ryan Reynolds’s should shave his head, grow a beard and portray Bab’s life story on the big screen.

  • @StevensonMD
    @StevensonMD Рік тому +15

    My fav ingrediant for mine is char grilled corn kernals. Adds a nice sweet smokyness to it

  • @bizboy6036
    @bizboy6036 Рік тому +107

    Love the message he is sending by not even acknowledging the Velveeta or canned Tostitos

    • @lwalker1998
      @lwalker1998 Рік тому +5

      i loveee the tostitos cheese tho😂

    • @teiaredrox251
      @teiaredrox251 Рік тому

      @@XCodesyoung cheeses reminded me of Gloria’s young Jesus 🥲🥲😂😂😂😭😭

  • @Greywolf831
    @Greywolf831 Рік тому +36

    The “secret” to nachos and what elevates them from good to great is freshly cooked tortilla chips. Doesn’t matter if you make the dough yourself or buy tortillas in a bag and cut them up. It takes and extra 10 minutes and can even overcome lackluster toppings.

    • @homeboi808
      @homeboi808 3 місяці тому +2

      Costs a pretty penny for the oil though.

  • @Hannahvanderheijden
    @Hannahvanderheijden Рік тому +78

    I agree with almost every choice EXCEPT for the beans! I love black bean spread as a dip/topping for nachos. I just slightly drain my canned beans and just blitz em up with some oil and a lot of salt. So good!

    • @JonO387
      @JonO387 Рік тому +7

      Refried are superior in every way. He failed at oven baking nachos. WTF is that?

    • @marniekilbourne608
      @marniekilbourne608 Рік тому +2

      Wouldn't it be easier just to drain them and spread them on the nachos that way?

    • @Hannahvanderheijden
      @Hannahvanderheijden Рік тому +2

      @Marnie Kilbourne like not blend them? I mean yeah its easier but i love the texture of the spread. The oil binds it to a very nice paste and it really coats your mouth.

    • @tomreeder2193
      @tomreeder2193 5 місяців тому +1

      At the end of the day you gotta do you and think Andrew would support your choices.

  • @viperrius
    @viperrius 4 місяці тому +7

    the way he said "it's like trying to grate a snake" made me laugh so much and i have no idea why

  • @mattvenditto7238
    @mattvenditto7238 Рік тому +38

    Nah don't sleep on scoops, they hold more cheese and toppings, take up less room on the plate or pan and still have that satisfying crunch and corn chip taste. Plus instead of topping my nachos with salsa I like to dip my nachos in salsa so I can portion it out wisely. Makes every chip the optimal chip!

  • @Lunafranklin
    @Lunafranklin Рік тому +369

    This guy is so good on camera, he should have his own show

    • @eduardorodriguez4899
      @eduardorodriguez4899 Рік тому +51

      Agree, i would binge with babish

    • @idklol8103
      @idklol8103 Рік тому +20

      @@Coyyylesmells like someone’s an ol hatin ahhh

    • @hazeltree7738
      @hazeltree7738 Рік тому +10

      ​@@Coyyyle "Doesn't deserve to be here" he has 6 million more subscribers than this channel does

    • @teejin669
      @teejin669 Рік тому +4

      ​@@Coyyylehoes mad

    • @kkarall5060
      @kkarall5060 Рік тому +5

      ​@@Coyyyle He's entertaining to watch, my only problem is his recipes aren't great so i wouldn't recommend actually making any of the stuff in his videos. But he does share a lot of decent tips.

  • @TheClumsyJedi
    @TheClumsyJedi Рік тому +114

    Meanwhile Dad made nachos with store brand chips, cheese, and picante salsa. Yes they got soggy, but that is still how I think of nachos. Simple and yummy.

    • @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691
      @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Рік тому +3

      & cheap!!! I'm eating it all the time now. I just out refried black beans the picture salsa hand shredded cheddar cheese & chicken spiced with garlic powder onion powder & cumin salt & peppr.

    • @1goofymommy
      @1goofymommy Рік тому +5

      I am the weird one and actually LOVE the bottom of the plate soggy nachos. I like it all.

    • @SarafinaSummers
      @SarafinaSummers 6 місяців тому +1

      Aaahhhh yes. Daddy-o brand nachos. Store brand chips, picante ssalsa, and storebrand cheese that doesn't quite melt? All nuked to lava perfection in the microwave or baked on a sheet tray to crunchy perfection?

  • @jacksoncurry5633
    @jacksoncurry5633 Рік тому

    I watched tons of your content years ago. Just listening to you now feels so warm, familiar, and refreshing like it never skipped a beat.

  • @Fr1kaD3ll37
    @Fr1kaD3ll37 Рік тому +392

    This isnt the crossover we deserve, but its the one we need

  • @renata6002
    @renata6002 Рік тому +146

    Now this is a bold crossover. Do it again.

  • @Swilki_
    @Swilki_ Рік тому +19

    Hello! Vegetarian nacho maker here. My jaw dropped when Babish said black beans are not flavourful! If you want flavourful black beans on your nachos: put a can of beans in a small pot (juices included), add a heaping teaspoon of cumin, chili powder, sprinkle of cayenne, bay leaf, and half a tsp of oregano, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 10-15 minutes. When the bean mixture has gotten thicker feel free to add lime juice and cilantro. You can also use taco seasoning with the beans or add/mix up the spices!

    • @TrueMiz
      @TrueMiz 8 місяців тому +4

      Well duh. If you put flavorful things on a non-flavorful thing. You get flavor.
      That still means black beans are *unflavorful*.

    • @audreyh6628
      @audreyh6628 8 місяців тому +2

      @@TrueMiz he says he doesn't eat beans at all because they have no flavour, so the above comment is correct. If you don't eat something because you think it has no flavour there's something wrong with your cooking

  • @hannahschell52
    @hannahschell52 Рік тому +18

    The end of the cheese that you can't grate is a perfect chef snack. Gotta keep up your energy for cooking the rest of the meal. Obviously.

  • @glennzanotti3346
    @glennzanotti3346 Рік тому +13

    Nice New York City nachos (wink). As a Texan, I like grilled fajita (skirt steak) on my nachos. I don't make them in a pile. I make individual nachos, each with the perfect amount of toppings. Refried Beans (cooked in bacon drippings) on the chip first, a bite sized piece of fajita, some freshly grated cheese (Babish's blend is a good one), That's all for the nachos before they go in the oven. A bowl of guacamole and a bowl of pickled jalapeños on the side. Sometimes pico, if tomatoes are in season. Crema is in every store here. I don't use it on nachos because it is cold, but a lot of people do.

    • @shadow_realm47
      @shadow_realm47 3 місяці тому +2

      😢 you tryna seduce us Brah?!!

  • @funnypantshd150
    @funnypantshd150 Рік тому +30

    pro vs babish, battle of the balds, frank and babish

  • @davidpatton719
    @davidpatton719 10 місяців тому

    Most elaborately beautiful way of nacho making I've ever seen. Will definitely try to make this perfect tray of Nachos! 👌🏼💯🤤

  • @DirtySouthSOHK
    @DirtySouthSOHK 8 місяців тому +1

    Pre-bake the chips for maximum toastiness and crunch and top the cheese with minced white onion before melting. 10/10 🤙🏾

  • @aidorue
    @aidorue Рік тому +68

    I like babish in this kind of video format, we get to see a little more of his personality

  • @rebeccafoster-faith6647
    @rebeccafoster-faith6647 Рік тому +43

    10+ years ago - 7 layer nacho dip was the thing. To this day, this is how I make nachos - every chip has the perfect amount of toppings and leftovers are never soggy.

    • @johnb7046
      @johnb7046 Рік тому +4

      I make nachos at least twice a month since there are always refried beans and queso chihuahua in the fridge. Leftover nachos are unfathomably gross. Never make more than you can eat at one time. Don't do leftover nachos please people. Don't use a microwave people.
      That's like leftover fast food fries. Don't do that either. Better yet, don't eat fast food.
      This has been my curmudgeon moment. Glad to be of service

  • @jeannielikeinabottle
    @jeannielikeinabottle Рік тому +2

    I appreciate how babish always makes cooking seem accessible, even to a commoner like me.

  • @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691
    @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Рік тому +2

    I like to put each topping on each individual chip in order to have all the flavors on each chip while Ieating it. it does take a long time but it is delicious. So worth it.

  • @violetviolet888
    @violetviolet888 Рік тому +28

    1:38 *Xochitl* Chips are *AMAZING* in texture for special hot sauces. The delicacy of the crunch lends itself as the perfect medium to taste strong hot hot sauces where you palette can focus on both without being encumbered by heavy, grainy, thick corn chips.

    • @ibraheemjohnson7246
      @ibraheemjohnson7246 Рік тому +4

      Well he is making nachos. He needed chips for NACHOS

    • @RyllenKriel
      @RyllenKriel Рік тому +1

      I agree, Xochitl chips are great. I make nachos with them all the time and have no major breaking problems. Maybe he needs to learn how to pick up corn chips?

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому +1

      @@RyllenKriel Thank you. Context and intention are everything.

  • @userlm2024
    @userlm2024 Рік тому +34

    I have discovered that chips are best if they come from a local Mexican restaurant and if that doesn’t work- order a large side of chips from El Pollo Loco. They are surprisingly good and hold up to the toppings.

  • @noahmooi
    @noahmooi Рік тому +4

    why is he teaching me how to make nachos if he doesnt like beans or cilantro

  • @bluesdjben
    @bluesdjben Рік тому +4

    The bean slander hurts, but I guess I'm not surprised from watching Babish's channel. Home cooked beans are so insanely flavorful. My favorite kind is pinto. That said, these nachos look amazing. The chorizo is a great choice for the meat, and placing the dips around the edges is a good idea just in case some people don't want them. If I was making them for myself though, I would just load up everything all the way across.

  • @EverlastingTorr
    @EverlastingTorr Рік тому +8

    I love Andrew! Him being on Epicurious? Perfect!

  • @NamelessFacelessWhoa
    @NamelessFacelessWhoa Рік тому +11

    If you live in the sun belt, just go to your local Mexican market and buy the big clear bag with the store’s sticker on it. They will always be the best nacho chips you can get for your money.

  • @phillypurcell5235
    @phillypurcell5235 3 місяці тому +2

    “That bean said”
    That was smooth babish

  • @carlatirado3187
    @carlatirado3187 Рік тому +11

    Andrew is that person who could post or be in a video about making anything and no matter how long it is I’ll enjoy it

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 Рік тому +21

    Andrew is being so Andrew - its like Andrew squared 😊 and now I have to go make nachos 😂

  • @edwind_
    @edwind_ Рік тому +33

    Wow I really didn't think I'd ever see Andrew on this channel.

  • @swostikasharma9647
    @swostikasharma9647 Рік тому

    My two favourite cooking channel crossover!!! I LOVE BABISH SO MUCH! 🥰❤️

  • @zacharycarpenter6751
    @zacharycarpenter6751 Рік тому +2

    That's such a good metaphor for how to live each day. Recognize pros, and cons for the best outcome. Then, put it all together step by step into the perfect bite/day.
    😅

  • @Shystie2oo1
    @Shystie2oo1 Рік тому +32

    I wish Epicurious would put their host's social media information in the video. For example the name of Babish's channel when he was introducing himself. Or like Emily and Chef Frank (and more) from the 4 Levels series. If they don't have a UA-cam channel put their IG handle or something else they may want. There is absolutely no reason not to. I am not going to stop watching your videos because now I know they have a channel...and why not help them out?

    • @EthanBriggs
      @EthanBriggs Рік тому +2

      Waiting for them to do Emily dirty and just list her handle as @Heinz

  • @CJ_F0x
    @CJ_F0x Рік тому +92

    I don't really get the radish part, but other than that, it looks absolutely perfect to me!

    • @marcos223ful
      @marcos223ful Рік тому +4

      Or the olives

    • @danm8004
      @danm8004 Рік тому +7

      From Wikipedia:
      Radishes are grown and consumed throughout the world, being mostly eaten raw as a crunchy salad vegetable with a pungent, slightly spicy flavor, varying in intensity depending on its growing environment. There are numerous varieties, varying in size, flavor, color, and length of time they take to mature. Radishes owe their sharp flavor to the various chemical compounds produced by the plants, including glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. They are sometimes grown as companion plants and suffer from few pests and diseases. They germinate quickly and grow rapidly, common smaller varieties being ready for consumption within a month, while larger daikon varieties take several months. Being easy to grow and quick to harvest, radishes are often planted by novice gardeners. Another use of radish is as a cover or catch crop in winter,[1] or as a forage crop.[2] Some radishes are grown for their seeds; others, such as daikon, may be grown for oil production. Others are used for sprouting.
      You're welcome

    • @eqv
      @eqv Рік тому +13

      Binging with raddish.

    • @simmerdownsouth
      @simmerdownsouth Рік тому +3

      Good palette cleanser, and cuts the richness from the fattier saltier foods

    • @LovesFatWhiteWomen-ci6mn
      @LovesFatWhiteWomen-ci6mn Рік тому +1

      Get rid of the olives, cilantro, guac, the refried beans, the crema, swap out the shredded cheese with cheese sauce and we got ourselves some nachos.

  • @MariaFlores-ol5sm
    @MariaFlores-ol5sm 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh men! I love your presentation. I want to make nachos for Superbowl tomorrow,. My first experience with nachos. You helped me greatly and you're funny!! "CHEESE THAT STRECTCHES PORNOGRAPHICALLY"!! 😅😂😂

  • @andrewwinter3062
    @andrewwinter3062 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Babish! We made these tonight, the kids loved it, and the Chorizo was a great move.

  • @ridethecurve55
    @ridethecurve55 Рік тому +85

    Well Done! I have some chorizo in my garage freezer that's been looking for a 'home'. I have NOW found it! Thank You! btw: I sent this video to my daughter who's getting married in July, and she Loves Nachos. We'll see if she has the creativity to insert this into her reception. LOL

    • @kamcorder3585
      @kamcorder3585 Рік тому +10

      If I went to a wedding and there were nachos at the reception, I'd be very excited

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому

      No. They totally forget to heat the chips and cheese so the chips are ultra crispy and warm so the cheese is melt-in-your-mouth. They went through all the description of choosing cheese that melts well with strings when you pull and you FAILED to heat it up? Whats up Babish & Epicurioius? Taking viewers for granted? The best part about nachos thoughtfully layered on a jellyroll pan is to heat up the chip & cheese layer, pull it out and eat with cold toppings. I also suggest dicing the olives, radishes, & jalapeños for a more tasty experience for eaters.

    • @faizahmohammedaruwa
      @faizahmohammedaruwa Рік тому +13

      ​@@violetviolet888 ......are you okay? 😅😂

    • @worm_slop
      @worm_slop Рік тому +6

      ​@@faizahmohammedaruwa they're upset they aren't invited to the reception

    • @tenvedelacs
      @tenvedelacs Рік тому +1

      @@faizahmohammedaruwa they’ve copied and pasted it under many comments. So no, I don’t think so. 😅

  • @stevemanart
    @stevemanart Рік тому +15

    If all you got is the grocery store common brands available, then Mission is the closest you'll find to what Babby selected.

    • @johnb7046
      @johnb7046 Рік тому

      Seconded. I use Mission rounds when I can't get to the Mexican joint

  • @dmays67
    @dmays67 5 місяців тому

    Bro I LOVE how you deconstructed this dish. So easy to get wrong but you put time and thought into it and what a result! Sorry (not really) but I too struggle with soap weed. Bravo! Looked amazing!

  • @calebdonaldson8770
    @calebdonaldson8770 19 днів тому

    1:50 Babish breaking the chip 3 times and each time looking at the camera with a blank, expressionless stare. That got me! XD

  • @snapwilson316
    @snapwilson316 Рік тому +6

    I like doing everything with intent. I don't know about adding other veg when you already add salsa or pico de gallo and instead of individual chorizo and then individual refried beans, go ahead and combine the two. Frijoles con chorizo is awesome with chips (or with eggs, or rolled up in a burrito or with sopes or... you get the idea). Just put it together separately and then spoon it over your baked chips and cheese when they're done. Top with some crumbly queso fresco (yes, even more cheese) and you've got yourself a party.

  • @Cypresssina
    @Cypresssina Рік тому +6

    I'm in Colorado, so it doesn't feel like nachos without green chili. New Mexico feels me.

  • @msjkramey
    @msjkramey Рік тому +9

    With store bought pico de Gallo, it sometimes has a weird aftertaste that was familiar but I couldn't place. Finally looked at the ingredients and... they add cucumber for bulk, and that cucumber is often "piffy" as my grandmother used to say. I can't remember if that's from it being underripe or overripe but it's not good

    • @johnb7046
      @johnb7046 Рік тому +1

      Interesting. I've never seen a store bought pico with cucumber but I've been personally adding it for about a decade now. I love it and it gives extra freshness and cools down the massive amount of spice that I infuse everything with lol

  • @xxtupuesxx
    @xxtupuesxx 5 місяців тому +1

    Rochester natives: "omg he wore a House of Guitars tshirt!!" ❤

  • @raeperonneau4941
    @raeperonneau4941 Рік тому +5

    There is only one store bought chip in the states where you can get them… Juanita’s!!! They are amazing. When I lived in a state where I couldn’t buy them, I had them shipped in and hoarded them. 😂

  • @phillyfilly
    @phillyfilly Рік тому +8

    Great video! 100% agree on the importance of making your own guac. I thought I did not like guac until I finally had some made at our table while dining years ago at El Vez in Philly. Gamechanger!💗And, I love that you also add a smidge of cumin. I do the same and it gives your guac that somethin'-somethin' others can't quite pinpoint as to why it's so darn delicious. Btw, I did not know the trick about how to soften avocadoes in your oven, so thank you! Do they still taste pretty good? Is their flavor ok?

  • @nadiaa2198
    @nadiaa2198 8 місяців тому

    Made this version today and I loved it. Covered in radishes and hot and sweet pickled jalapenos instead of olives. Yum.

  • @steveraglin7607
    @steveraglin7607 8 місяців тому

    Breaking down the chip choices (pun intended) was a really useful start -- I'm too lazy to bother with ALL those toppings but how they were determined and prepped is top notch!

  • @Darkolas
    @Darkolas Рік тому +5

    You should give arrachera a try for nachos. I would say it's the deluxe nacho protein of choice here in Mexico. Make sure not to overcook the arrachera. But since it should ideally be cooked briefly on a raging charcoal grill in order to achieve max juiciness and melt-in-your-mouthness, I guess it would be lacking in the convenience you are looking for in this video. You should still try it, though!

  • @eqv
    @eqv Рік тому +3

    "Nachos are like chips that have been dipped for you."
    Unironically kinda insightful.

  • @lack4aname
    @lack4aname Рік тому

    Omg I'm in heaven. 2 of my favorite UA-cam channels collaborating

  • @bflogal18
    @bflogal18 Рік тому +5

    Learning that my favorite online chef shares the cilantro aversion with me, well it made my day. And I love radishes, so there’s that too.

    • @catterin7815
      @catterin7815 Рік тому +1

      Me too, all I taste is soap whenever I've had the misfortune to eat cilantro.

    • @zacharyjackson1829
      @zacharyjackson1829 Рік тому

      surprised you jsut found out. the dude literally mentions his aversion to Cilantro in every video that has a recipe that normally calls for it. not that that's a bad thing but I've probably heard him say he doesn't like cilantro at least a hundred times

  • @thomasm1489
    @thomasm1489 Рік тому +7

    Awesome, but if you’re doing beans put it on your first layer and heat them too. Bean and cheese yumm.

  • @andrewkauffold4100
    @andrewkauffold4100 Рік тому +1

    This reminds me of sitting down to watch an episode of Good Eats. My favorite cooking show ever.

  • @Polyphemus89
    @Polyphemus89 Рік тому +6

    Santitas wasn’t even an OPTION? Best chips hands down.

  • @Karma-qt4ji
    @Karma-qt4ji Рік тому +17

    I am going to call cilantro / coriander, "devil's lettuce" from now on 🤣🤣🤣

  • @thevictoryoverhimself7298
    @thevictoryoverhimself7298 3 місяці тому +9

    Find an actual local Tortillera for your chips. If you have any reasonable Hispanic population near you there will be one. They’re thicker and actually fried in melted lard the taste is night and day better.

  • @TH-eb5ro
    @TH-eb5ro Місяць тому

    LOL, I use Garden Fresh Gourmet Chips regular and mix of blue variety. I find them at Kroger but if you are near MI they are in many grocers, MI made. Another I use if not so healthy is Las Delicias which is found around Memphis TN. I've been using Violife, there are pre-seasoned black beans. I found Cuban style at Dollar Tree and even black seasoned at Kroger or Walmart. This was a great explanation of the why in a recipe.

  • @naufalfahmi4917
    @naufalfahmi4917 Рік тому +20

    What a nice chef, a nice refreshing new episode of epicurious. He sounds very passionate as well, wonder if he got any channels?

    • @averagecucumber
      @averagecucumber Рік тому +16

      I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or nah.

    • @xanderscookingschool1497
      @xanderscookingschool1497 7 місяців тому

      ^I'm with him. I honestly can't tell if you're joking or actually serious.

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity Рік тому +12

    It's been a while since we've seen Dan test kitchen gadgets.

  • @itzblackshadow
    @itzblackshadow 8 місяців тому +1

    I recommend adding a fresh made corn salsa too (fresh corn, red onion, lime, salt, pepper, and a fire roasted poblano pepper)

  • @222vitaminwater222
    @222vitaminwater222 Рік тому

    Nachos are an art form and he takes them seriously like I do. Excellent video.

  • @annasahlstrom6109
    @annasahlstrom6109 Рік тому +7

    I never even thought about there being an art to nachos, but I'm glad to learn it. I love nachos!

  • @elnemo1749
    @elnemo1749 Рік тому +32

    Double dose of babish in one day??? Epicurious what are you doing to us.

  • @Mahrimae
    @Mahrimae Рік тому

    You might investigate the phenomenon that is the single layer San Antonio style Tex Mex style nacho - super simple. Elegant. Fresh fried homemade corn chips (one tortilla cross cut- in a single organized layer) with or without refried beans, with shredded longhorn style Colby - I don’t know why but it’s not the same as regular Colby but you try and make your own decision - add much more than you think is appropriate or sane and then add more… the central location of the single pickled jalapeño slice tells you what to aim for as you reach for the first nacho. Holy mother.. going to have to go make some now.

  • @xero5727
    @xero5727 Рік тому +29

    this guy really knows his way around the kitchen, I bet he had solid culinary training, he really should do a cooking channel called Binging with Babish or something, and also release cooking books

  • @FGBunag
    @FGBunag Рік тому +8

    Epicurious with Babish 🎉
    No pun intended 😂

  • @gabrielgomez481
    @gabrielgomez481 Рік тому +5

    We should get babish/Andrew Rea in the Home Cook vs. Chef Series.
    Epicurious make it happen😊😊

    • @xanderscookingschool1497
      @xanderscookingschool1497 7 місяців тому

      I'd love to see the look on Frank's face when he probably sees different expensive ingredients, and I'd love to see Andrew improvise with the other chef's ingredients too.

  • @brahtrumpwonbigly7309
    @brahtrumpwonbigly7309 6 місяців тому +1

    Doritos nachos are probably the best nachos I've ever had. A local mexican place serves them and I'm addicted.

  • @ProfessM
    @ProfessM 7 місяців тому

    Not even passed the chips and already suggesting something not sold where I live. Classic Babish.

  • @kchez110
    @kchez110 Рік тому +3

    Shred cheese softest to hardest. The harder cheese helps to clean the grater (before my husband washes the dishes). At any time I have about 10 different cheeses in my refrigerator- I like cheese. Never buy pre shredded. Also blend cilantro with flat leaf parsley. Works for me as I find cilantro too strong.

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому

      Good tip. Cilantro is less strong when mixed with other ingredients.

  • @cynthiajohnson6747
    @cynthiajohnson6747 Рік тому +3

    The beans go between the chips and the cheese. You want the chips to be crispy and a little softy so you have a variety of texture

  • @leftypride126
    @leftypride126 Рік тому +1

    Love the House Of Guitars shirt peeking through the apron

  • @fireinacan
    @fireinacan Рік тому +1

    This is some solid tips on how to think through crafting nachos-- but rest assured you can ignore everything he just said and your nachos will still be delicious, because it turns out that baking cheese and topping on corn chips is just wonderful no matter how many corners you cut!

  • @MsNiccole12
    @MsNiccole12 Рік тому +10

    Not my two favorite channels making a video together ❤

  • @michealmort3798
    @michealmort3798 Рік тому +8

    It’s amazing that I will watch Andrew do just about anything, it doesn’t even have to be on his channel.

  • @ian2057
    @ian2057 7 місяців тому +2

    Mexican restaurant black beans are amazing, babish is smoking something

  • @milaj1011
    @milaj1011 11 місяців тому

    Oh. My. Gosh. Loved watching this. 😂😂 I live in SA and don’t have any of this on our shelves but I’m ready to make in best nachos ❤❤🥰

  • @chrissimmer1273
    @chrissimmer1273 3 місяці тому +10

    I'd HIGHLY recommend against shredded cheese, you only want nachos when you're drunk, and trying to grate cheese while drunk is a recipe for disaster.

  • @danielhakimi
    @danielhakimi Рік тому +9

    "The beauty of nachos is that you can make what you like. I'm going to make my ideal nachos. I hate cilantro. I'm going to use a ton of cilantro because I guess I'm supposed to."