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

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

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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
Staff Editorial Consultant: Ryan Harrington
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
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@richardsalzborn538 6 ай бұрын

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

@PrimpedGelipse 6 ай бұрын

Should have a full time show about cookin

@hablin1 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen him before he’s great

@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300 6 ай бұрын

@animatorx7035 5 ай бұрын

He is xtra charismatic

@MisterCram 5 ай бұрын

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

@Rokmonkey32 6 ай бұрын

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

@chrissandoval7675 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Yes!!!🎉🎉🎉

@yunisitumorang7742 6 ай бұрын

Omg yessss!! I love them two!!

@mavissmith3 4 ай бұрын

Can Chef John (Food Wishes) join?

@Rokmonkey32 4 ай бұрын

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

@FutureCommentary1 6 ай бұрын

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

@mikebasketball11 5 ай бұрын

What do you do? :)

@squidward1839 4 ай бұрын

Probably makes guacamole

@Wdstck1 4 ай бұрын

@@mikebasketball11that’s what Saul said.

@rachelschendel2476 2 ай бұрын

Lol same. Fun to prep

@readysetgaming130 Ай бұрын

@@mikebasketball11 7:03

@PpakPpakYee 6 ай бұрын

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

@cerridwen336 6 ай бұрын

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

@TraceyWooo 6 ай бұрын

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

@MichaelOKC 6 ай бұрын

I think he should start his own channel!

@Fidozo15 6 ай бұрын

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

@jjm1123 6 ай бұрын

Eres un orgullo, Saúl

@toolrocks10 6 ай бұрын

Oh yeah. Enchiladas de mole. Mmmmmm

@g-bgcg 5 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq that have horrible looking nails and it’s so unappetizing. Oh and thank you for showing us the proper way to make guacamole. 🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑

@Bev-Anne 4 ай бұрын

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

@User25896 5 күн бұрын

You said it ! Thought I was the only one to notice the nails 😅

@lilliamuribe9438 6 ай бұрын

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

@ShadowClone1989 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Saul is so lovely and adorable

@brianchu8147 6 ай бұрын

“This makes me happy” made ME happy

@InvestigationHour 6 ай бұрын

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

@jacobrogers2214 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

This is a goat tip, thanks!

@Kyle-nm1kh 6 ай бұрын

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

@zlatan 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@cristibaluta 4 ай бұрын

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

@njanagal24 5 ай бұрын

his humor is tremendous !!! 😁

@DreOrozco 6 ай бұрын

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

@doomcat537 6 ай бұрын

Saul is truly a gem of a human

@giacomomonaco5533 5 ай бұрын

Grande Saul, I can’t believe seeing your face on KZfaq 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 🎉❤

@bhav-yeah 6 ай бұрын

Guys lets show Saul how big fanbase he have

@merlion6613 5 ай бұрын

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

@tashiv733 6 ай бұрын

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

@nitty001 Ай бұрын

😂

@Bestofthelot Ай бұрын

Because you are a very wise and very hungry insomniac?

@maryannmirro513 Ай бұрын

Me to lol

@mariachase-bl2hc 22 күн бұрын

The sad part of it, I don't have avocados! Oops better go to the store😅

@Bestofthelot 22 күн бұрын

@@mariachase-bl2hc LoL

@haleyha5930 6 ай бұрын

Saul has the best personality and humor!

@dreamboatsamba6026 6 ай бұрын

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

@RiverJames1 2 ай бұрын

Is there a Japanese version of guacamole ?

@nicolaspajaresbernal1161 13 күн бұрын

Shut up it ain’t that deep

@kevinwhite6176 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Same

@yosoymorascasdq3851 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@silvernomad5 5 ай бұрын

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!

@bread9486 6 ай бұрын

I see Saul I click

@spacebar9733 5 ай бұрын

Literally my thought process lol

@yayacentella 5 ай бұрын

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

@louisbaghec2570 5 ай бұрын

He needs his own tv show!

@yasser_ayed 5 ай бұрын

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 🙌

@user-uq4oh6sv5h Ай бұрын

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!

@CorinnePritchard 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@rafaeltaracena112 5 ай бұрын

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

@kAe8560 2 ай бұрын

Sad!

@MasterFhyl 6 ай бұрын

I would watch a full on cooking show with Saul.

@MichaelRicksAherne 6 ай бұрын

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

@nachiketn8032 5 ай бұрын

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

@lauram1521 5 ай бұрын

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

@RicardoTuong 5 ай бұрын

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

@karmagal80 6 ай бұрын

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

@SilentAttackTV 6 ай бұрын

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

@robgriffin4801 4 ай бұрын

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

@AwakenTheDawn2004 5 ай бұрын

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 😂❤️

@rival-slays 5 ай бұрын

As a salsa snob and a Hispanic person, it’s so nice to see a proper guacamole recipe on KZfaq. Seems like everything I’ve watched adds stuff like garlic or cumin or who knows what else that does not belong in guacamole.

@museiclvr 6 ай бұрын

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

@3810-dj4qz 5 ай бұрын

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

@KenNakajima07 5 ай бұрын

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!

@janfwagner 6 ай бұрын

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!

@shivavision23 6 ай бұрын

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

@bb412m 6 ай бұрын

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

@Magradon 5 ай бұрын

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

@hector60938 4 ай бұрын

Please make sure you season your molcajete😭😭

@Magradon 4 ай бұрын

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

@sheryn61 5 ай бұрын

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

@marcellef8302 5 ай бұрын

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

@tanerergul6141 5 ай бұрын

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

@Fidozo15 6 ай бұрын

Who do you call whenever you guys want the best Mexican food recipes? Better call Saul!

@EbonyDiva411 19 күн бұрын

Watching this made me sooo happy!

@silvernomad5 5 ай бұрын

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!

@jeffreyphillips4182 5 ай бұрын

Yo también

@RedHeadAgent 5 ай бұрын

Spoon drop!😂 I love this guy!

@texanpilot8264 5 ай бұрын

I learned something new today. Thanks.

@celticwolf8123 6 ай бұрын

Love learning new things in the kitchen

@thatstrami 5 ай бұрын

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

@eosborne6495 6 ай бұрын

The spoon drop at the end was priceless!

@leticiavasquezvillegas4802 5 ай бұрын

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

@snapswivel 5 ай бұрын

Better Call Saul ! love this chef !!

@mariaisquixotic 6 ай бұрын

So happy to see Chef Saul again!

@TAkahashiryu 5 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful, entertaining and informative video!

@justbloggin7407 6 ай бұрын

Saul's videos are the best!!!!

@koolaid1820 5 ай бұрын

i NEED SAUL TO TEACH ME EVERYTHING 👑👑

@TTM1895 6 ай бұрын

Saúl is the GOAT❤

@crash8464 6 ай бұрын

I could listen to him say "guacamole" on a loop!

@dianadeller7579 4 ай бұрын

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

@mdCarmenCanizalez 5 ай бұрын

This guy just giving away all our avocado secrets 🤣😜

@roughleyme 5 ай бұрын

So glad to see that you didn’t add garlic. 😀👏🏻👏🏻

@chrislashley 6 ай бұрын

Epicurious as the absolute best lineup of chefs.

@Jonbob836 6 ай бұрын

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

@misspookette 5 ай бұрын

is it just me or is chef Saul like really charming

@jeanneratterman4174 5 ай бұрын

Saul, you are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

@momentosbl9880 5 ай бұрын

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

@charleshamilton9274 5 ай бұрын

I fell in love after only one recipe…

@dasadi 6 ай бұрын

I love how he says Avocado

@zmihayl 5 ай бұрын

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

@LadybugLuv 6 ай бұрын

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

@carlosfontal1142 6 ай бұрын

I see chef Saul, i upvote

@CrappyCar 6 ай бұрын

We love Saul.

@michelleleuch 6 ай бұрын

We love Chef Saul!

@kayhanshaghaghi9597 26 күн бұрын

Saul is by far the most incredible chef presenter on KZfaq!

@GPgundude 5 ай бұрын

Saul is the best!!

@tonysmith7632 6 ай бұрын

The guacamole to chip ratio is also accurate.

@ejahello4223 4 ай бұрын

My mouth is watering!!! Thank you!!

@MeMeQueens 6 ай бұрын

LOVE Saul. Great personality 👌🏽

@user-tk1nb4xb3q 4 ай бұрын

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

@jazsyng 5 ай бұрын

the spoon drop! this was awesome

@shaun4298 5 ай бұрын

Need more of this guy!!

@mon6745 6 ай бұрын

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

@tammyscott9664 9 күн бұрын

I love this guy! Saving all his videos in my recipe file!

@casey2732 6 ай бұрын

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

@gabecohlmia 6 ай бұрын

His personality is the best!!

@cherylannebarillartist7453 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@eralar2 6 ай бұрын

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

@Diablothegeek 5 ай бұрын

Love the chef!!

@marissalately 5 ай бұрын

He was perfect! This helped me so much!!

@kimberlyberlin4999 6 ай бұрын

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.