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
    @richardsalzborn5384 ай бұрын

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

  • @PrimpedGelipse

    @PrimpedGelipse

    4 ай бұрын

    Should have a full time show about cookin

  • @hablin1

    @hablin1

    4 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen him before he’s great

  • @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300

    @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300

    4 ай бұрын

    Si

  • @animatorx7035

    @animatorx7035

    4 ай бұрын

    He is xtra charismatic

  • @MisterCram

    @MisterCram

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Rokmonkey32
    @Rokmonkey324 ай бұрын

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

  • @chrissandoval7675

    @chrissandoval7675

    4 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

    @azilbean

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @yunisitumorang7742

    @yunisitumorang7742

    4 ай бұрын

    Omg yessss!! I love them two!!

  • @mavissmith3

    @mavissmith3

    3 ай бұрын

    Can Chef John (Food Wishes) join?

  • @Rokmonkey32

    @Rokmonkey32

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @FutureCommentary1
    @FutureCommentary14 ай бұрын

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

  • @mikebasketball11

    @mikebasketball11

    4 ай бұрын

    What do you do? :)

  • @squidward1839

    @squidward1839

    3 ай бұрын

    Probably makes guacamole

  • @Wdstck1

    @Wdstck1

    2 ай бұрын

    @@mikebasketball11that’s what Saul said.

  • @rachelschendel2476

    @rachelschendel2476

    Ай бұрын

    Lol same. Fun to prep

  • @readysetgaming130

    @readysetgaming130

    9 күн бұрын

    @@mikebasketball11 7:03

  • @PpakPpakYee
    @PpakPpakYee4 ай бұрын

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

  • @g-bgcg
    @g-bgcg3 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 KZread 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 ай бұрын

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

  • @cerridwen336
    @cerridwen3364 ай бұрын

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

  • @TraceyWooo

    @TraceyWooo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @MichaelOKC

    @MichaelOKC

    4 ай бұрын

    I think he should start his own channel!

  • @Fidozo15

    @Fidozo15

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @jjm1123

    @jjm1123

    4 ай бұрын

    Eres un orgullo, Saúl

  • @toolrocks10

    @toolrocks10

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah. Enchiladas de mole. Mmmmmm

  • @lilliamuribe9438
    @lilliamuribe94384 ай бұрын

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

  • @jacobrogers2214
    @jacobrogers22144 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

    @nathanbarnes2501

    4 ай бұрын

    This is a goat tip, thanks!

  • @Kyle-nm1kh

    @Kyle-nm1kh

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @zlatan

    @zlatan

    4 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

    @user-ev6xm8vo9n

    3 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

    @cristibaluta

    3 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

  • @InvestigationHour
    @InvestigationHour4 ай бұрын

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

  • @ShadowClone1989
    @ShadowClone19894 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.

  • @DreOrozco
    @DreOrozco4 ай бұрын

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

  • @bread9486
    @bread94864 ай бұрын

    I see Saul I click

  • @spacebar9733

    @spacebar9733

    4 ай бұрын

    Literally my thought process lol

  • @ericafontana6424
    @ericafontana64244 ай бұрын

    Saul is so lovely and adorable

  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite61764 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

    @carialv

    4 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @yosoymorascasdq3851

    @yosoymorascasdq3851

    4 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

    @Kyle-nm1kh

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @silvernomad5

    @silvernomad5

    4 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!

  • @user-uq4oh6sv5h
    @user-uq4oh6sv5hКүн 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
    @CorinnePritchard4 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

    @reginabillotti

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @rafaeltaracena112

    @rafaeltaracena112

    4 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

    @kAe8560

    Ай бұрын

    Sad!

  • @bhav-yeah
    @bhav-yeah4 ай бұрын

    Guys lets show Saul how big fanbase he have

  • @merlion6613
    @merlion66134 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 ❤

  • @doomcat537
    @doomcat5374 ай бұрын

    Saul is truly a gem of a human

  • @tashiv733
    @tashiv7334 ай бұрын

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

  • @nitty001

    @nitty001

    11 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @nachiketn8032
    @nachiketn80324 ай бұрын

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

  • @giacomomonaco5533
    @giacomomonaco55334 ай бұрын

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

  • @museiclvr
    @museiclvr4 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!

  • @yasser_ayed
    @yasser_ayed4 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 🙌

  • @haleyha5930
    @haleyha59304 ай бұрын

    Saul has the best personality and humor!

  • @SilentAttackTV
    @SilentAttackTV4 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

    @robgriffin4801

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @louisbaghec2570
    @louisbaghec25704 ай бұрын

    He needs his own tv show!

  • @mariaisquixotic
    @mariaisquixotic4 ай бұрын

    So happy to see Chef Saul again!

  • @lauram1521
    @lauram15214 ай бұрын

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

  • @PhucNguyen-wm7sp

    @PhucNguyen-wm7sp

    3 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

  • @sheryn61
    @sheryn614 ай бұрын

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

  • @bb412m
    @bb412m4 ай бұрын

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

  • @dreamboatsamba6026
    @dreamboatsamba60264 ай бұрын

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

  • @RiverJames1

    @RiverJames1

    Ай бұрын

    Is there a Japanese version of guacamole ?

  • @MichaelRicksAherne
    @MichaelRicksAherne4 ай бұрын

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

  • @KenNakajima07
    @KenNakajima074 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!

  • @tanerergul6141
    @tanerergul61414 ай бұрын

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

  • @justbloggin7407
    @justbloggin74074 ай бұрын

    Saul's videos are the best!!!!

  • @MasterFhyl
    @MasterFhyl4 ай бұрын

    I would watch a full on cooking show with Saul.

  • @karmagal80
    @karmagal804 ай бұрын

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

  • @celticwolf8123
    @celticwolf81234 ай бұрын

    Love learning new things in the kitchen

  • @njanagal24
    @njanagal244 ай бұрын

    his humor is tremendous !!! 😁

  • @zmihayl
    @zmihayl4 ай бұрын

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

  • @dianadeller7579
    @dianadeller75793 ай бұрын

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

  • @michelleleuch
    @michelleleuch4 ай бұрын

    We love Chef Saul!

  • @silvernomad5
    @silvernomad54 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

    @jeffreyphillips4182

    3 ай бұрын

    Yo también

  • @thatstrami
    @thatstrami4 ай бұрын

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

  • @yayacentella
    @yayacentella4 ай бұрын

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

  • @eralar2
    @eralar24 ай бұрын

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

  • @LadybugLuv
    @LadybugLuv4 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-tk1nb4xb3q
    @user-tk1nb4xb3q2 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

  • @mon6745
    @mon67454 ай бұрын

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

  • @chrislashley
    @chrislashley4 ай бұрын

    Epicurious as the absolute best lineup of chefs.

  • @Jonbob836
    @Jonbob8364 ай бұрын

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

  • @MeMeQueens
    @MeMeQueens4 ай бұрын

    LOVE Saul. Great personality 👌🏽

  • @jeanneratterman4174
    @jeanneratterman41743 ай бұрын

    Saul, you are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

  • @marissalately
    @marissalately3 ай бұрын

    He was perfect! This helped me so much!!

  • @AwakenTheDawn2004
    @AwakenTheDawn20043 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 😂❤️

  • @ColombianLNP
    @ColombianLNP4 ай бұрын

    Chef Saul and Chef Frank are my favorites!!!

  • @J-146
    @J-1464 ай бұрын

    Everyone on this channel are absolute LEGENDS!!!

  • @janfwagner
    @janfwagner4 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!

  • @shivavision420

    @shivavision420

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Magradon
    @Magradon4 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

    @hector60938

    2 ай бұрын

    Please make sure you season your molcajete😭😭

  • @Magradon

    @Magradon

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @BrokenBladexXx
    @BrokenBladexXx4 ай бұрын

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

  • @GoodStuffForeverMore
    @GoodStuffForeverMore18 күн бұрын

    This guy is excellent! What a great teacher🙌

  • @Fidozo15
    @Fidozo154 ай бұрын

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

  • @TTM1895
    @TTM18954 ай бұрын

    Saúl is the GOAT❤

  • @shaun4298
    @shaun42983 ай бұрын

    Need more of this guy!!

  • @gabecohlmia
    @gabecohlmia4 ай бұрын

    His personality is the best!!

  • @freddyvelasquez4168
    @freddyvelasquez41683 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @nativegurl8886
    @nativegurl88864 ай бұрын

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

  • @palomavano4705
    @palomavano47052 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @brokenice420
    @brokenice4204 ай бұрын

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

  • @cbxxb4841
    @cbxxb48414 ай бұрын

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

  • @jazsyng
    @jazsyng4 ай бұрын

    the spoon drop! this was awesome

  • @TAkahashiryu
    @TAkahashiryu3 ай бұрын

    That's a beautiful, entertaining and informative video!

  • @udeanbambang1703
    @udeanbambang17033 ай бұрын

    one of the best guacamole guide

  • @kimberlyberlin4999
    @kimberlyberlin49994 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.

  • @MegamiShin
    @MegamiShin4 ай бұрын

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

  • @shawnmcmahon3042
    @shawnmcmahon30422 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rodrigul3
    @rodrigul34 ай бұрын

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

  • @mahsaalso
    @mahsaalso4 ай бұрын

    LOVE IT, thanks so much ❤😍

  • @zachr159
    @zachr1594 ай бұрын

    This guy is amazing oozes class and passion!

  • @texanpilot8264
    @texanpilot82643 ай бұрын

    I learned something new today. Thanks.

  • @ReganAtSea
    @ReganAtSea4 ай бұрын

    love this dude

  • @caroloni4911
    @caroloni49113 ай бұрын

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

  • @Cowzone7
    @Cowzone73 ай бұрын

    Love Chef Saul!! More pleaze

  • @casey2732
    @casey27324 ай бұрын

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

  • @lynnmanson2387
    @lynnmanson23873 ай бұрын

    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❤️🇺🇸💙

  • @bhav-yeah
    @bhav-yeah4 ай бұрын

    Saul ayyy you are amazing!!!

  • @ramonaruthhurst1280
    @ramonaruthhurst128020 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for your wonderful food and recipes.

  • @lorimichaels905
    @lorimichaels9052 ай бұрын

    You are a great teacher and an amazing Chef ❤

  • @judymushonga7778
    @judymushonga777818 күн бұрын

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

  • @MissTina84
    @MissTina84Ай бұрын

    Chef Saúl is so funny😂. Love it !

  • @hmark29
    @hmark2918 күн бұрын

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

  • @TheDefeatest
    @TheDefeatest4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for these great tips!!

  • @lisarussom5935
    @lisarussom59352 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @ejahello4223
    @ejahello42233 ай бұрын

    My mouth is watering!!! Thank you!!

  • @cherylannebarillartist7453
    @cherylannebarillartist74533 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @3810-dj4qz
    @3810-dj4qz4 ай бұрын

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

  • @macycharmin
    @macycharmin2 ай бұрын

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

  • @jjm1123
    @jjm11234 ай бұрын

    Eres un orgullo, Saúl

  • @marcellef8302
    @marcellef83023 ай бұрын

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