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

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]

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

[@PrimpedGelipse]

Should have a full time show about cookin

[@hablin1]

I’ve never seen him before he’s great

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

Si

[@animatorx7035]

He is xtra charismatic

[@MisterCram]

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

[@Rokmonkey32]

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

[@chrissandoval7675]

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]

Yes!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@yunisitumorang7742]

Omg yessss!! I love them two!!

[@mavissmith3]

Can Chef John (Food Wishes) join?

[@Rokmonkey32]

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

[@FutureCommentary1]

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

[@mikebasketball11]

What do you do? :)

[@squidward1839]

Probably makes guacamole

[@Wdstck1]

@@mikebasketball11that’s what Saul said.

[@rachelschendel2476]

Lol same. Fun to prep

[@readysetgaming130]

@@mikebasketball11 7:03

[@cerridwen336]

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

[@TraceyWooo]

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

[@MichaelOKC]

I think he should start his own channel!

[@Fidozo15]

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

[@jjm1123]

Eres un orgullo, Saúl

[@toolrocks10]

Oh yeah. Enchiladas de mole. Mmmmmm

[@PpakPpakYee]

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

[@lilliamuribe9438]

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

[@InvestigationHour]

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

[@g-bgcg]

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 KZbin 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]

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

[@jacobrogers2214]

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]

This is a goat tip, thanks!

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

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

[@zlatan]

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]

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

[@cristibaluta]

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

[@DreOrozco]

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

[@ShadowClone1989]

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]

Saul is so lovely and adorable

[@giacomomonaco5533]

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

[@kevinwhite6176]

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]

Same

[@yosoymorascasdq3851]

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]

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

[@silvernomad5]

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!

[@yasser_ayed]

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 🙌

[@doomcat537]

Saul is truly a gem of a human

[@CorinnePritchard]

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]

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

[@rafaeltaracena112]

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

[@kAe8560]

Sad!

[@SilentAttackTV]

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

[@robgriffin4801]

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

[@haleyha5930]

Saul has the best personality and humor!

[@bhav-yeah]

Guys lets show Saul how big fanbase he have

[@user-uq4oh6sv5h]

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!

[@njanagal24]

his humor is tremendous !!! 😁

[@merlion6613]

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

[@yayacentella]

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

[@AwakenTheDawn2004]

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 😂❤️

[@karmagal80]

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

[@bread9486]

I see Saul I click

[@spacebar9733]

Literally my thought process lol

[@tashiv733]

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

[@nitty001]

😂

[@Bestofthelot]

Because you are a very wise and very hungry insomniac?

[@maryannmirro513]

Me to lol

[@mariachase-bl2hc]

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

[@Bestofthelot]

@@mariachase-bl2hc LoL

[@MichaelRicksAherne]

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

[@lauram1521]

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

[@RicardoTuong]

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

[@Magradon]

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

[@hector60938]

Please make sure you season your molcajete😭😭

[@Magradon]

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

[@dreamboatsamba6026]

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

[@RiverJames1]

Is there a Japanese version of guacamole ?

[@nicolaspajaresbernal1161]

Shut up it ain’t that deep

[@MasterFhyl]

I would watch a full on cooking show with Saul.

[@bb412m]

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

[@janfwagner]

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]

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

[@KenNakajima07]

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!

[@silvernomad5]

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!

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Yo también

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

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

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He needs his own tv show!

[@sheryn61]

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

[@hankhury8483]

I was raised in S. Texas and we pronounced it just like you do (wah-ca-molay). I get kidded by folks who think it has a hard “G”.

[@tanerergul6141]

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

[@marcellef8302]

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

[@brianchu8147]

“This makes me happy” made ME happy

[@Fidozo15]

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

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Love learning new things in the kitchen

[@dianadeller7579]

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

[@momentosbl9880]

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

[@user-tk1nb4xb3q]

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

[@leticiavasquezvillegas4802]

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

[@thatstrami]

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

[@EbonyDiva411]

Watching this made me sooo happy!

[@mariaisquixotic]

So happy to see Chef Saul again!

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

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.

[@shawnmcmahon3042]

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.

[@RedHeadAgent]

Spoon drop!😂 I love this guy!

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Saul's videos are the best!!!!

[@MeMeQueens]

LOVE Saul. Great personality 👌🏽

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I learned something new today. Thanks.

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

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We love Chef Saul!

[@ejahello4223]

My mouth is watering!!! Thank you!!

[@palomavano4705]

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.

[@shariewilson9858]

Looks soooo delicious..thanks for sharing this recipe

[@mon6745]

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

[@hmark29]

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

[@Jonbob836]

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

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Saul, you are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

[@eralar2]

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

[@brokenice420]

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

[@casey2732]

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

[@shaun4298]

Need more of this guy!!

[@LadybugLuv]

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

[@marissalately]

He was perfect! This helped me so much!!

[@gabecohlmia]

His personality is the best!!

[@janty962]

Thx for the video. Im gonna use that technic next time i make guacamole😊👍

[@freddyvelasquez4168]

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.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

This guy is excellent! What a great teacher🙌

[@sigogglin]

just made this today, wow it was great!

[@anthonycolozzi8256]

I make guacamole exactly the same way except I never smashed the veggies into a paste but seeing this I’m definitely adding that step. Awesome video Saul thank you!

[@wilhelmscream6834]

Yeah it's crazy how much it imparts the flavors when you smash them into a paste like that. Might take a little longer but it's well worth it. My wife hates the texture of raw onion, so I had to do it that way and it turned out I prefer it that way myself!

[@jadinzack9271]

So many great tips in this video

[@cbxxb4841]

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

[@jjm1123]

Eres un orgullo, Saúl

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

Thank you!

[@aspensplace3293]

A wonderful presentation. Thanks.

[@lorimichaels905]

You are a great teacher and an amazing Chef ❤

[@monicatry1583]

Gracias!

[@ColombianLNP]

Chef Saul and Chef Frank are my favorites!!!

[@TAkahashiryu]

That's a beautiful, entertaining and informative video!

[@TheDefeatest]

Thanks for these great tips!!

[@zachr159]

This guy is amazing oozes class and passion!

[@ramonaruthhurst1280]

Thank you so much for your wonderful food and recipes.

[@MissTina84]

Chef Saúl is so funny😂. Love it !

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

I always thought Guacamole had garlic in the recipe!! Thanks for a great video.

[@kayhanshaghaghi9597]

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

[@caroloni4911]

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

[@tinahillsdon2776]

LOVE THIS GUY.

[@dw387]

Wonderful! Uses same ingredients in guacamole I use.

[@nunya148]

This was VERY VERY helpful!! My guacamole is always terrible. Nothing like the authentic restaurants!! I think taking out the seeds in the tomato & adding it last as well as smashing the onions, pepper, cilantro & like to a paste helps TREMENDOUSLY!!!