Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/255589/Chef-Johns-Classic-Guacamole/

For the people commenting on not using a metal bowl. This is an old wives tale. Modern stainless steel bowls, like the ones I use, are completely fine, and have zero effect on the food.

@runningtherace1370

7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. chef, I have a situation. I can't decide between your humor, or your cooking abilities, but for now, I will choose both👍👍

@pootlovato8285

7 жыл бұрын

Chikidy check yo self before you rickidy reck yo self when chef john is on mike he gone be bad for yo health

@davidcorsello4501

7 жыл бұрын

Pay em no mind, fellow Chef. That old tale came from people using those cheap aluminum bowls that turned everything grey. Now if you'd be so kind I would love to see your take on an egg salad sandwich.

@flashhughes1675

7 жыл бұрын

I find adding some salsa verde adds some acid and a good flavor and keeps it from turning brown. Love your recipes. Thanks for the comedy and great cooking!

@jinghantoh5220

7 жыл бұрын

hi

"Don't make fun of them, just be happy you're not one of them",, Classic Chef John..

"My wife doesn't like them, so I guess I don't" GOLD

His voice...the commentary...the humor...along with guacamole... Im done with the internet for tonight. Thank you for this peace

I'm mexican, live in Mexico and I approve this

I prefer red onion for its flavor, if you haven't tried it in guacamole, I recommend giving it a try sometime. Definitely going to try your chopping/crushing technique next time.

Avocado's are probably one of the greatest things ever to exist.

i always add garlic to my guac! that's how my mum makes it! garlic, onion, chillies, lime, avo, lemon, pepper, salt, cayenne.

@culodesobra

7 жыл бұрын

Cayenne? Lmao

@culodesobra

7 жыл бұрын

Seth B nah bih

Hey there Chef John, I like to add a little garlic to my guacamole (coming from a Hispanic that lives 5 minutes from the Mexican border)...other than that, this video is perfection!

"So I guess I don't like them after all" lol what a great husband!!

A bit of marriage reality there at 4:35

@neharoxx1

7 жыл бұрын

broke my heart

@Mo0nLitee

7 жыл бұрын

lmfao i didnt catch that the first time xD

@dianapossell6899

7 жыл бұрын

He knows the secret to a happy marriage.

@ConnorKebab95

7 жыл бұрын

At least she doesn't hate cayenne.

@bacook1775

7 жыл бұрын

haha that was so funny

The first guac I ever made was pretty much even amounts of avocado and onion, blended in a food processor to a silky smooth texture. I then added a lot of garlic and lemon juice. Served on top of Blinis (tiny russian pancakes) with shrimp and thin slices of parma ham. It was amazing!

I love your humor! It's so hilarious even though sometimes it's not obvious your making a joke! Comedy here and there makes your cooking video perfectly balanced!

Servings: 1

"...it sounds right, and apparently in this day and age thats all that counts". Low key throwin shade at the Donald

@foodwishes

7 жыл бұрын

;)

@omargomez8714

7 жыл бұрын

+Food Wishes :o

@ec1343

7 жыл бұрын

+Food Wishes I love you so much Chef

I was getting worried about the lack of cayenne but you didn't disappoint!

the lime and lemon is killing me HAHAHAHA! love you Chef!

Why aren't we able to give some videos a Super Like? Lovely and traditional. Thank you Chef John.

@chefmike9945

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

I'm one of the 10% that hates cilantro :( Thanks for not making fun of us poor unfortunately souls, Chef.

I am baffled by how much sympathy and joy radiate from every single one of your videos, Chef John. It's a feast!

Chef John, I have a FOOD WISH: Could you PLEASE do a video on herbs?! Specifically: -when can we use the whole thing (stems and all) -what ones should we use JUST the leaves. -Are any too fibrous or not good to eat/cook the stems? Thank you sir!!

Dear Chef John, thank you for all your videos - I am a real fan! I can't believe I'm actually about to do this but I think I can give you a quick tip! 😨 I lived in Mexico for 3 years, in Morelia, Michoacán home of the famous (and absurdly tasty) Haas avocados. In Michoacán guacamole is almost like a condiment - they add it to most of the dishes so I can honestly say that I know how to make it. One of the fundamental steps is that avocado flesh should not ever be in contact with metal! Apparently it reduces its taste significantly and causes it to turn brown to to natural oxidation process. I learnt that one should always use a porcelain blade knife and a glass or porcelain bowl. To serve, best to use either a small wooden spoon or a crispy tortilla. And yes, they also add a bit of unseeded tomatoes cubes. In my opinion these simple steps do promote the taste. I hope you find this useful. Please keep up your fantastic work, you are a great mentor to many of us. Greetings from Vienna, Austria. If you ever make it to the city of music, it would be a pleasure to meet you personally and tell you where you can eat the best Wiener Schnitzel in town. Best wishes!

Today is actually Mexico's independence day. Perfect timing, Chef!

Gotta love the sneaky cayenne!

Made this and WOW! It took my guac to the next level! Thanks Chef John

Thank you chef John. It's mouthwatering. I love guacamole. Thanks again for this tutorial.

Looks delicious! love the smear and chop method, glad to know I'm not the only one who does it!

I think an avocado getting scooped out is one of my favorite things to watch and do with cooking. So satisfying when it comes out perfectly or as close to perfect as you can manage. :D

The thing about guacamole is that there's no secret. You can make it however the fck you like it and it's going to be $

@robertholtz

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, throw in the maple syrup and sriracha while you're at it. Freestyle your guac all you want -- just don't make a video about it and call your concoction the "Classic Recipe." There's a LOT of bad guacamole in this world and the reason why is because of people who think that no matter what you put in there "it's going to be $." To be truly innovative in food, first you need to start with, understand, and respect the basics, the classics, the standards. Otherwise there is no context. The thing about great guacamole is, you start with this amazing ingredient -- the avocado. You can only screw it up from there. But a few things, like salt, like citrus, bring the prime ingredient into sharper focus. Garlic is a wonderful ingredient but it tends to take over the show. That's why it has no place in the classic recipe for genuine authentic guacamole.

@nebraskafrankcourtny

7 жыл бұрын

Mmmm....maple syrup! And pumpkin!

Nice to get a classic recipe every now and again.

Be the all star goalie of this delicious guacamole

Love you Chef John! You are such an inspiration!

Topping with celantro is absolutely necessary. It allows those of us who can't eat cilantro know that we can't eat it. Alternatively you could garnish with a bar of Irish Spring.

@Tams1978

7 жыл бұрын

😂

I never thought of cilantro tasting like soap, but now that you said it I get it and still love it

Magic avocado! Great on toast, guac, with shrimp.....delish!!!

My heart aches for you sad people who think cilantro tastes like soap. 😭😭😭 You have no idea what you're missing!

@maratstrat

7 жыл бұрын

We have. That's why we don't eat it. We just cant help. Its all about taste

@kfranco7491

7 жыл бұрын

Sad, but more guac for the rest of us that like it.

@danielleanderson6371

7 жыл бұрын

Yo who said anything about guac? We just make it without, or with other stuff.

@kfranco7491

7 жыл бұрын

I was obviously talking about when the guac has cilantro in it which is 99% of the time in restaurants and 100% of the time when we (the cilantro lovers) make it.

@MrArticSwing

7 жыл бұрын

I would eat dirt before I eat cilantro

I like to add hard boiled egg whites to my guacamole and red onion. I grew up with my mom making it that way. Yours looks very delicious!

Great tip on crushing the peppers and onions with the salt and knife! I've never thought to do that but i bet it's fantastic!

Cilantro is so good. Thanks for the recipe, John! I love a good guac.

Thank you for highlighting the plight of cilantro sufferers. As one of the unfortunates, I can say that there are two things that can be done to lessen the negative impact -- thorough crushing and acid. If cilantro (leaves only) is chopped superfine and especially if it is ground down like in the procedure shown in this video, I usually can't taste it in the dish. Also, very acidic preparations (like twice as much lime juice) helps to cover it up.

I have to add garlic to mine.

My best friend and I were talking about making this for a possible game night and now this video turns up just hours later... It's definitely a sign.

If you add sliced tomato it becomes amaaaaaaaazing believe me.

Awesome! Great to see a classic! Thanks, Chef John!

Can I just say I love ur voice. And it makes your videos THAT much better

Yum! You are one of the best showing and describing. Thanks so much for always making me smile and making me want to cook more. 😊👍🏼

Thanks for always sharing such wonderful recipes!

I make mine with roasted Serrano peppers and a Jalapeno. So good!

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing😋

Damn I love this man's cooking method

@CookingWithCows

7 жыл бұрын

Even if there's absolutely no cooking involved :P

The first time I ever had cilantro I actually had no idea. I told the waitress because I was so concerned, "I think someone accidentally poured soap in the black beans". She told me it was the cilantro and I didn't believe her at first. To me it tastes exactly like when shampoo gets in your mouth. Blech.

An extraordinarily remote "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" reference is important in any good guac vid. Anyway, guacamole is 100% literally my favorite sauce/dip of all time, with baba ghanouj at a close second, so I'm pleased to have another solid recipe. Long time fan here; thanks again for another great vid, John.

Yum! You can never go wrong with guacamole!

"...while I never had that theory verified by medical professional, it sounds right, and apparently in this day and age, that's really all that counts..." the fact that it's true really hurts

I love this guy LOL he has a pleasant voice he gets to the point he explains everything great and he's funny

my wifes favorite mexican food! awesome,,,thanks

Bless you Jon... looks delicious! Cheers!

I. Did. Not. See. You. Add. Any. Cayenne. Oh no I didn't.

@jessimarxen7962

7 жыл бұрын

did you watch all the way?

@Miko0219

7 жыл бұрын

5:15 you're welcome

@MrNotgoth

7 жыл бұрын

It was a joke...

@jessimarxen7962

7 жыл бұрын

I kind of thought so but I had to take the opportunity to be a smart ass. I apologize! It's hard to sense sarcasm over the internet sometimes..

@kberken

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I did watch him add the cayenne. That's the joke.

My name is Erick R. Michel and I aprove this video. As a Mexican too.

Here in California, *every* day is Guacamole Day. Oh, and I think Chef John mistakenly left out the footage showing him crushing 6 cloves of garlic and adding that in with the chili mixture.

yum! That sounds great! I do mine same except serrano and cilantro..I'm in the 10% ..tastes like soap bubbles.

Chef John is my spirit animal.

Been waiting for this! Thanks Chef John!

Hi Chef John, you need a molcajete! I almost cried to see you recipe of guacamole, that's how my mom makes it. Every time I go to visit my family in Mexico there's guacamole like that on the table. Thanks for sharing!

it looks delicious, thanks Chef

Dear Chef John, With all due respect to Mrs. Chef John - I love you!

how I love chef John!!!!

oh, that beautiful conical bowl! great lookin dip as well, chef.

I'm a fan of tomato in guac. It cuts the richness.

@bobbechtel4187

7 жыл бұрын

In Mexico they add diced ripe mango, or peaches, or pomegranate instead of tomato to Special Occasion Guacamole. Delicious. Guacamole is made lots of different ways, but don't forget the salt and lime juice.

@SamitadeMilanesa

7 жыл бұрын

Uhm... No...? I'm Mexican and we don't do any of those things haha what even is a "special occasion guacamole"? Hahaha

I do the tomatoes as well... what about garlic? I love guac with red onion and garlic😋

I can't wait to try this!

Guacamole is my favorite im definitely going to try this with my toddlers

Love avocado!!! So good for you !!! Gracias !! :)

Valentine's Day is NOT a holiday! You are the man!

I understand that this serves one person, so I assume that you can double it if you want to share?

This guy is like the Bob Ross of cooking!

You are a food genius. Great easy useful video. Thank you.

I'm so happy to know that my recipe of guacomole is super similar. Except of cayenne I add some some vietnamese chili pepper powder (homemade) instead :D

Thank you for shouting out the people who can't eat cilantro. I love guac, but if I bite into a cilantro leaf I might have to wash my mouth out with actual soap to get rid of the taste.

@culodesobra

7 жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for you

@MrDojofighter

7 жыл бұрын

same

@cssNuramoN

7 жыл бұрын

we'll never be able to replicate the same taste just using parsley in this ;(

@MrDojofighter

7 жыл бұрын

cssNuramoN its horrible. you feel sick every time you eat it

@Fuzzbear

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.. it is the only thing on this planet that I absolutely cannot stand to eat.

Love your videos, as always!

For tomatoes lovers as myself, what type of tomato would you recommend for your recipe and the serving amount? I usually toss in plum tomatoes last. Guacamole is my speciality so i am willing to to try your method!

I do like mine with some tomatoes but yours does look delicious.

I made this tonight chef and it was Delish! Thanks! :-D

Thank you, you just replicate my mother's dish. That's a real guacamole. ¡Hurra!

mmm looks so delicious...

Great! I usually make my guacamole with chopped and seedless red chillies plus seedless diced tomatoes, or halved grape tomatoes.

Love this guy.

You're my hero, chef.

I love this recipe, I usually sneak in a few more green chillis! :) Tacos love guacamole!

Chef John... This holiday is a real holiday... :) A your recipe is great, you are a Guacamaster...

This guys intonation is fantastic

I would love to see you do some recipe's with peanut butter! love this channel :))

Mmm, Yumm! I AM superweird, and use lemon juice as I don't usually have lime in the house, as opposed to lemons which I use daily. I also add garlic, because why not. I will definitely try your smear method next time I make it. And yes, they taste better with tomatoes :)

Nothing makes me happier than a good guacamole !!

My mouth was watering the whole time

I love your cooking 😊😍😊😍😘

that sad moment when you couldn't see chef John's reflection properly in the steel mixing bowl :(

@shallomn4746

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha I always check for his reflection but I'm never lucky

@msssky

7 жыл бұрын

pretty sure i seen a video of his face b4!

its 4am and im up watching how to make guac ..

Nice! And you uploaded this on our anniversary of Independence :) viva México!