SALSA FALSA! Exposing the FAKE Salsa de Aguacate Recipe

[@HurrikinProductions]

I love how you don’t hate the false one and explain the reason why taquerias might use it. Very fair and both look delicious!

[@WastrelWay]

It's amusing. Of course they are both great salsas. Leaving out the avocado or the squash and using more tomatillos makes a good salsa verde, too.

[@Paragon_Reason]

Where's the recipe

[@emberhayes2859]

my favourite thing about this video is you have comments thanking Arnie because they are allergic to squash and so the salsa falsa poses a danger, and others thanking arnie because they are allergic to avocado and can use salsa falsa instead! so wholesome, so helpful.

[@American_Heart]

Love the smile/chuckle he gets every time Momma Tex says "I taste the avocado"

[@kyrontomlinson6052]

You’re my number 1 KZbin channel for authentic Mexican cooking! Love your work man!

[@joelspaulding5964]

Same. Rick Bayless actually is a close second....I know, I know. But Rick is the real deal.

[@WastrelWay]

This is Tex-Mex. 🙂

[@ziggybender9125]

@@joelspaulding5964 Rick Bayless is the OG source on authentic Mexican cooking for Americans, and he respects the history and roots of the dishes which is quite nice.

[@hawkeye98]

Nothing but love for Mamma Tex.

[@deanmclean5447]

This is great for me because I’m allergic to avocado! Knowing that this is a close approximation is great so that I can have such a similar experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@tehfeer]

Thanks for making the video! I literally made the salsa falsa from this video and it came out great! My wife enjoyed it and now I don’t have to worry about the color going bad!!! So glad this hit my TikTok feed!

[@adambrunner9462]

They both look great. I like the idea of the calabasa staying fresh longer! Thanks Arnie

[@seanmeese6914]

Thank you! I couldn't understand that word. I googled it and it looks like it's called calabaza and it's a winter squash. I can find green squash locally so I'm going to give this a shot with one of those.

[@aurelioadamejriii4174]

The jalapeño or Serrano also keeps the avocado fresh longer

[@Blackadder153]

@@seanmeese6914 It's just zucchini.

[@enigma409]

Hope you doing ok boss, saw the scrape on your left arm. Thanks for another great video in the bag! Looking forward to em!

[@AlLunacyQing]

Great video compa - I had always told my family and friends about the zucchini secret but no one really set out to prove it. To make a video about it is even more awesome! I agree - I like both too!

[@nashykins2865]

Well, I'm not ordering salsa aguacate at taquerias anymore. I have an anaphylactic allergy to squash and no taco is worth going to the hospital. Thanks, Arnie!

[@GustavoHernandez1]

@@mmendoza1190no, but now on it will as a nocebo effect

[@nealp6603]

Thank you for doing this! With the prices of avocado, I will be doing the calabaza recipe.

[@timstinson6912]

I want to try both now.. and thank you momma tex

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

Also if they label it as "salsa verde," that's not a scam as there are tons of green salsa that don't have avacado

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Very interesting. I didn't know about this until now. Both salsas look good. Cheers, Arnie! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@rickatick6737]

Sets up momma Tex 😂 after every bite Arnie’s grin gets me.

[@FabiTheSnake]

Your videos are so good, i tried Mexican dishes like, almost 2 years ago visiting my brother? I really love how you can do so much with Tortillas, So flexible, simple but you can be so creative with it, you keep going!

[@a1horsepower]

I lived in Santa Ana, CA for 55 years, now i'm a small town in Michigan. I can still find Great ingredients being in a Farm Town !

[@FredD63]

There are a lot of towns in Michigan like this

[@mraduanemc]

I was just up in Cadillac during the big snow a few months ago and found a fun little taqueria. Shout out to Cantina Bomba! They helped me keep my sanity during the trip.

[@lukethedriftersghost4882]

Arnie, Nice video, im from north tx. I always assumed it was for cost, but makes sense setting out and discoloring. Really enjoy your channel and always great to see mom. Peace Luke T

[@patrickmurray9409]

Spend as much time your mom,it's special. I lost mine just over a year ago,an still miss her. She taught me a bit about stove top cooking. Dad did more about cast-iron, but not the grill or smoker lol. You did.

[@dulcefernandez2970]

Delicious and healthy natural thank you for teaching us God bless you 🙏

[@drumyogi9281]

This was very cool! I do like winter squash and I never thought of using it in a salsa. I have to try this now since it is much cheaper than avocado.

[@Duh_din]

i could watch you make salsa all day. looks so delicious!

[@allouttabubblegum1984]

Great video, also good for a more affordable recipe in today's economy.

[@jwm1222]

It's always good when Momma Tex makes an appearance.

[@1wascallywabbit]

Ooooo, I L.O.V.E Salsa Verde (actually making some tonight for Pork Chili Verde) but I've never had it with Avocado, that I'm aware of. Both of these look so yummy...and I'm definitely planning to make both versions! (Can't wait to try them)

[@carolelisan910]

I love your videos u have so much energy plus good recipes

[@1320pass]

On the way home from work, in a rush, picked up some avocado and onion etc for fresh guacamole but forgot cilantro. How can you forget cilantro!? Tomorrow will be the day. Muchos gracias Momma Tex and Arnie Tex.

[@billysmith7108]

Thank you so much for your video!

[@Shanteb]

Love your cooking videos ❤

[@lantanacamarada]

I've been missing the RGV so much, it's been wonderful learning from your recipes to keep me connected with home. ¡Mil gracias, Arnie! 🫶

[@glendabrady9996]

I can’t wait to try them both

[@katharinneavila8594]

We need more videos with mammatex😊

[@001SapoBBQ]

I love both of them. Provecho ❤

[@rickramos8471]

Interesting. I'd try both for sure

[@kcchiefs0428]

Thanks for sharing bro! I want to try that other salsa👍🏼😎

[@myfamilyamerican497]

Thanks for the video I will tried tomorrow first i.ned to buy thr ingredient ❤

[@christopherhernandez3398]

Gracias Arnie y Mama Tex 😁 🥑

[@bbqbb4131]

Was this video released out of order? That burn looks worse Arnie! What did you bump? Love MommaTex. She reminds me so much of some wonderful family that I miss greatly.

[@EphemeralThought]

I think it's only a problem if a restaurant says it has avocado but it doesn't. I actually think highlighting a salsa verde with the zucchini would be interesting to people! (especially in california because you know we hippies love vegetables)

[@blh3741]

Some of our local Taquerias use tortilla chips for filler/thickening. Can't complain, it tastes good.

[@Proximo011]

Great I'll give this a try, since we don't have ripe Avocatos here... But one question, tomatillos ain´t around here either (not much of anything in stores here really) are red tomatoes ok, or does it have to be tomatillos? And are whole canned ones alright or no?

[@YoKnow]

Arnie Asada! Why'd you momma dukes like that‽ 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinhenning6956]

Arnie, what blender do you use buddy?

[@Dianaprimartinez]

Gracias por la info!❤

[@terrysegovia5972]

Both were very very good❤❤❤

[@whip8]

Definitely going to make this. Avocado are too expensive.

[@tdawg5253]

How long will the avacodo one keep in a squeeze bottle stored in the fridge?

[@phlogistanjones2722]

Thanks for the video.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

I missed this morning but still awesome, boom 💥 😎

[@ericagonzalez7638]

I fooled my daddy the same way 😂 le dije mire papi quiero que probe esta salsa y me diga que piensa he loved it ❤ lol i told him the truth about the tauqueros y me Dijo pues lo bueno que me encanta la calabasa 😂😂😂 he had to see me remake some to believe me

[@kenuber4014]

Great contest Arnie!

[@paraplegicmom5318]

I used to have a taco stand and would use a head of lettuce instead of calabaza. You can add a bit of jalapeño juice for longer shelf life.😅

[@valeriaaguero8375]

Both look so good lol

[@billygilbert7911]

Fun video dude. I'll definitely try the zucchini one for a goof.

[@8329kelso]

I love them calabasa salsa myself. I sauté the jalapeño, onion, and garlic with vegetable oil. Then I pour that infused oil in with the veggies into the blender with the boiled tomatillo and calabasa. Just don’t use olive oil. It throws the flavor off.

[@destinycaptain247]

Dunno if you have a Casa Ole’ near you, but they have a “Green Sauce” that my family is semi addicted to. They moved out ofour area a few years ago. I have been trying to make it since then. I had heard it was mostly Guac and Sour Cream. I wonder if it’s actually closer to this instead…

[@SoapyCilantro]

That thumbnail 😂❤

[@billkraemer4710]

Squeeze a half of lime in the avocado mix, blend it up, and it will stay bright for a couple days.

[@daltonellington1340]

Is that a burn or roadrash?! Hope it isnt bothering you too bad sir. Thank you for another great and informative video!!

[@clintsdrums]

Should I add anything if I want to keep a jar full in the refrigerator?

[@iamcoolalot]

love when mamma tex makes an appearance!

[@stianthebear]

I cant get tomatillos in my country. What else can i use to make this?

[@casillasmakeup]

Hear me out- use both avocados and calabaza to stretch it out :)

[@williamcornelison4721]

You MaMa is really sweet...... If Mom likes it, it must be really good....

[@mr611man]

If you grow zucchini in your garden, ANY new way to use them is a good thing! They are very prolific.

[@Gregory-v9n]

Yes. Avocados are a little pricey but I like them a lot. 😁

[@leedoss6905]

I've always used this squash as a substitute for avocado.

[@adamramos8723]

That’s my go to salsa with tripa tacos!

[@Jason4Star]

I actually don't have to have avocado in my salsa verde to love the flavor, but I don't think I would want squash & oil in it. Those first ingredients you listed are what makes a good salsa verde a mi. Tomatios, jalapenos, sebolla, garlic, cilantro, sal, etc.

[@mikemiller6182]

Arnie can you show us how to make Ximbo?

[@torahouse2006]

I think the scam is on those who don't try both. They sound délicieux! In my part of the world, it's very hard to find avocados that are not the consistency of 40mm grenades, so yes, this is for me. Then again, I have never seen a tomatillo in ANY grocery stores here...

[@1wascallywabbit]

Because I'm a rather novice cook and not highly educated on authentic Mexican Cuisine....(have never heard of a Calabaza....is it aka zucchini or can be substituted with zucchini?) Q: do you roast the Calabaza like you do the Tomatillo? (until soft)

[@dragonflyer59]

is the calabasa cooked?

[@rickyh527]

Man just demonstrated the placebo effect on his old lady 😂

[@mogarcia9755]

I use avocado oil in all my salsas, still neutral tasting but a lot healthier than any vegetable or seed oil… salsas basically are healthy nutritious vegetables, why not add a healthy oil as well

[@kathi7956]

Is calabaza the same as zucchini?

[@shawnvogt888]

No. The taste and texture are a bit different.

[@morgatron34]

IDK. If I'm making salsa at home, I'm just going to spring for the avocados. I mean unless s*** has just hit the fan, I'd just rather have it that way lol

[@Blackadder153]

It's only a negative if it's a pale comparison in taste to what it's trying to imitate or if it's just bad. Just rename it Zucchini style and it's just another sauce entirely for the menu..You'll think I'm crazy but I'm gonna make the Fakeuacate and use melted butter instead of oil and try to get that richness in flavor just to take it to next level.

[@richardpetty9159]

I suspect that the added oil in the fake salsa goes a LONG way to providing the mouth feel and creaminess that avocados are famous for. Salsa doña does the same thing…. it’s nothing but jalapeños, garlic, salt, and oil… whip it up in a bender (emulsifying it) and you’ve got creamy goodness.

[@rulistening7777]

Was the veg cooked ?

[@malyndarichardson1185]

Salsa false sounds like a great option for salsa verde if you can’t get a decent avocado.

[@GingieHonkHonk]

I have friends who are allergic to avocado I would love to make this for them so they can get on the hype

[@JoyOfStayingIn]

What is calavaza?

[@001SapoBBQ]

Hope your arm is okay 🙏🙏🙏

[@Verovalleygirl]

Love mamatex!

[@BobCourtney1]

What is cavassa?

[@adarklie]

My dad cuts the avocado into his salsa Verde instead of blending

[@tommymckiddy7872]

The false one probably lasts for a little longer. Avocados go bad pretty quick.

[@juanmiguelsoto7744]

I've never added oil to my salas, as I try not to add anything but pure ingredients

[@geronimo9097]

Maybe use some Avocado oil?

[@richardpetty9159]

I definitely will but it’s a neutral oil so not much flavor (I use avocado oil for baking cakes, for example). It’s just better for you, health-wise.

[@Memee833]

I good extra virgin olive oil....possibly

[@ryancavanaugh4479]

Remember the story of Jr. and the ketchup.

[@yamnjam]

I'm not mad at the 'salsa falsa', calabasa is a healthy alternative. Or people can just use a little of both!

[@ShesquatchPiney]

Avocados are sp expensive I started making salsa aguacate instead of guac. Im not surprised the falsa salsa exists cuZzzzz food costs of avocados is a tragedeigh

[@davidvandruff9368]

Yes I have a stupid question. What is calabasa? It looks like a zucchini or something similar.

[@TMAquatics]

We have a Mexican restaurant we frequent. They are making the fake guacamole. It’s runny, and doesn’t taste anything like real guacamole.

[@dontaejarell]

I tried to make salsa but I didn't come out well

[@johnnydelgrady]

Weird but cool...

[@russian9213]

Many fakes out there. Using blue cheese on steak to simulate dry age, putting cream in Italian cheese sauce so it holds better. All sorts of "hacks"