Fresh Masa Tortillas in Jala | Pruébalo with Rick Martinez

[@michaelwitt188]

OK, that farmer is awesome, he speaks so slowly I can actually understand his Spanish. Duolingo should hire him to just read stuff for them as a early Spanish course.

[@rafaeljimenezgomez2717]

I will make sure to pass the compliment to my grandpa Michael :)

[@9Tensai9]

A lot of older people speak like that. Mind you he has certain "flavor" to his speech. It's like a humble and soft speech that's common on people from ranchs, specially older folks.

[@notjh91]

Absolutely. People in small towns speak slowly. They have time, they are not in a rush all the time.

[@D-Vinko]

@@rafaeljimenezgomez2717 Tell your grandpa that he's loved, and we appreciate his simple, hard lifestyle and beautiful cooking. Sincerely; an American from Arizona.

[@shadow528wolf]

I remember when Babish was just a regular guy who made dishes that he saw in movies and tv shows. I am thrilled to see how much this channel has grown.

[@smartstudyingdoggo9031]

It’s impressive, especially considering it took less than a decade

[@laurenhodges6411]

The cinematography is ASTOUNDING, and the editing is so well done and fun-like. Very inviting! Thank you, everyone, for all of your hard work. It shines glamorously!

[@lowsodiumrecipesforsickwif3433]

Truely agree with you👍

[@mikemontgomery8892]

Another 3-pointer for Rick, nothing but net ! This is one of the series I look forward to. Rather than the typical KZbin yuks making 20 pound cheeseburgers or lobster ice cream, this is more like a documentary. Massive credit to Babish as well for supporting and sponsoring this. That platform’s audience is gold but the work is excellent and I hope it is successful enough to keep going.

[@peggyhutchinson6889]

I totally agree! Love the format of these episodes.

[@veroveroH]

I'm Venezuelan, and I understand how corn is so important to our cultures. But this series has truly captured my interest thanks to Rick's awesome take and the high quality of the whole production, but most importantly because Mexican cuisine represents more than exotic tasting experiences is just opens up a whole understanding of our Latin American past and future. Thank you Rick and thank you, Andrew Rae!

[@im.not.typical91]

"our"???? I swear y'all love piggybacking off Mexican culture when convenient

[@ChristyTina22]

I love watching people talk about what they're passionate about.

[@TFTAlecUchiha]

Agreed

[@Gurbo8]

As a European, I have to say that Mexican food, and Mexico in general, both look amazing

[@Tintelinus]

No kidding. One of my favorite parts of traveling is trying food and this stuff makes me wanna go there lol.

[@tobnuki]

as a mexican, thats so sweet and kind of you :'D

[@MichaelAlthauser]

These episodes could easily be a full hour and I'd still watch. I think this one is easily one of my favorites so far.

[@Getpojke]

Funny, here in the UK we joke about how our food traditionally all looks quite brown or beige. The food you show in these beautifully shot films has such a vibrant colour pallette, reds, orange, purple, greens. Great video, I really enjoyed that.

[@Jonpoo1]

Put something beige in the oven at 180 degrees for half an hour. Season to taste.

[@hithere5209]

The colour correction in these videos is outstanding too! makes everything that much prettier

[@jesseturner9865]

typical tortillas are beige. We go for the cheapest corn, my guess. but now I'm curious if different color mais has different flavors.

[@leonardorodriguez9919]

@@jesseturner9865 they all have their own unique flavors and every region in Mexico has their own personal way of preparing the same dish

[@jesseturner9865]

@@leonardorodriguez9919 I'm need to know those now.

[@miss_bec]

I live in Scotland, where Mexican cuisine is uncommon and where the culture is practically non-existant, so it really means a lot that I can learn about Mexican food through this series.

[@giggityguy]

Seeing the corn growing on the side of a mountain like that is incredible for someone from the USA like myself, since most of our corn gets grown on flat plains

[@hobo1613]

I absolutely adore this series. Mexican cuisine is high on my list of favourites and getting to see different regions and the history, tradition, and techniques as well as the huge variety of ingredients has been truly incredible. Keep doing what you're doing, Rick! It rules!

[@emmyali920]

I absolutely adore RICK!! He’s so talented….and a SNAZZY dresser too! One of my favorite chefs to learn from. What a GORGEOUS video. I cannot wait for more!!

[@popflicktionedits3256]

This has the production quality of a proper tv show, if you sold “Pruebalo with Rick Martinez” to Netflix you’d get ten seasons

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

When I see a new episode of Pruebalo, I drop everything to watch uninterrupted! This is yet another beautiful, interesting and educational episode … that also makes me hungry. I don’t have a source of fresh masa … might give it a try, though. I do use Maseca Masa harina. The Mexican sourced products taste like real corn vs the U.S. hybrid corn (all the flavor bred out, I think!). The tamale history … easy to eat on the go …. Fascinating. Thanks to Rick, Choco, and all Rick’s team plus Babish for hosting.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Corn is a fantastic grain and a mediocre vegetable.

[@diegoromo795]

M A S E C A M A S A H A R I N A

[@drunkenfarmerjohn42]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Believe it or not, it's actually a fruit. One of those strange but true facts.

[@brevepausa.podcast]

maseca is what a lot of mexican abuelas use anyway (at least mine does), so you’re not that far off the traditional flavors :)

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

@@brevepausa.podcast Thank you! I do hope to try fresh masa someday or try making it myself ... just for the experience.

[@parmeiladhevi8602]

As someone who lives in South East Asia and the closest thing we have to Mexican food is tex mex (chili's) and just this year they opened Taco Bell. But this series makes my mouth water as how diverse and delicious looking Mexican food look!

[@TexasNationalist1836]

As someone who grew up eating flour tortillas and was introduced to corn tortillas at age 12 it was way better and my life was forever changed

[@LinkinParkLover2012]

That’s why I always have my quesadillas and tacos with corn tortillas 😅flour tortillas for buñuelo 🤣 Idk I’m weird like that 😂

[@TexasNationalist1836]

@@LinkinParkLover2012 I love corn and flour tortillas both but corn tortillas are just so brittle idk am I not making them right or something

[@nekro5342]

@@TexasNationalist1836 are you toasting them in a skillet before using? Makes them very pliable.

[@FOODSAWWWW]

👍👍👍

[@LinkinParkLover2012]

@Patriotic American yeah I’ve been through that and idk how to fix it either, they’re still delicious tho 🤩

[@jorgealejandroaguirrelara]

Tacos and tortillas are probably my favorite food. I eat tortillas every day and when I (and surely most Mexicans) travel outside mexico, it's usually the thing I miss the most. It's been around a year since I started to make my own blue corn tortillas at home from scratch and it's definitely worth it. I even bought a "metate" for making the masa in the most traditional way. I'm glad nixtamal and the tortilla process is finally capturing more attention, as it's a fundamental part of the Mexican gastronomy and it's a process that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Now I'm even trying to grow some blue corn in my garden, hoping to be able to make my own tortillas with corn harvested directly from my garden. This is the country, culture and food I feel proud of. Thank you for showing this side of our country, which many people don't get to know. These videos are amazing :)

[@ASMRShanny]

This is amazing and I love see all the lovely ba test kitchen people thriving 👏🏻💙

[@felipebr0000]

His hospitality is something that really hits home. When the host thanked him for his patience and he said you don’t need to thank me, you’re welcome here. That to me is something so heartwarming and reminds me of my home in Brazil.

[@darcyneuf]

Please feel free to make these longer, I could watch Rick and the fantastic film crew behind the series for hours and hours. Such a wonderful series.

[@pflick13]

I can never learn enough about food. The cooking, creating, most importantly is where it comes from. Another great video everyone!

[@LightningNinja2]

I love videos like this. Not just showing how to make something, but explaining the culture behind a particular dish. It is my firm belief that a culture's food is a window into how that culture formed. Every one may have their own little quirks that make them different from one another, but every culture, every society that has ever existed has had their own cuisine. And because of that it is the best place to bring people together, as it is the one common point we all have and that we all enjoy.

[@Rexus5]

Big smile on my face as I bite into the tortilla my mother made right after I milled the maíz with a hand mill. Keeping this tradition alive our whole lives!

[@flamecrew9atroblox958]

I know nobody will read this but I've had a pretty rough day today and seeing my favourite channel upload has given me hope. Thanks Andrew and everyone to makes this possible. ( yes that's all of you guys)

[@alysoffoxdale]

You are seen! Hope your day improves, and that you have a much better tomorrow!

[@washingtonunibound]

Thanks for commenting!! Your voice is heard and you are supported my dear. I hope your days have gotten better, and I look forward to watching the next episode along with you!!

[@RealMoochie]

I love that this show has found a home with Babish. I hope he continues to promote and support it.

[@ximenafelix6053]

Corn was a gift from our gods(in fact, there were religious representations of it), it's one of the biggest pillar of our culture since pre hispanic times. It's so tasty by itself, everything we makes with it it's delicious

[@applegal3058]

This video is a beautiful cultural documentary. As a Newfoundlander, this type of food is outside of my culture, and I find this video so interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@princessaria]

Sebastian Ortega is an incredible cinematographer, this whole series has been on a totally other level from the majority of YT content. Totally stunning.

[@Classiclover4ever]

This is AN AMAZING series. It is shot like an episode of Street Food and the editing is just sublime. Love it so much

[@Jaxon10383]

This is the best cooking channel and this is a hill I'm willing to die on.

[@kylekashiwabara6310]

In watching this series, I finally realized how dumbfoundingly and insultingly underappreciated Rick was at BA. You can just tell he loves making this content and it shows in the quality of the end product. Major, major props to him and everybody behind this show.

[@alextrollip7707]

What is BA?

[@KBWeeds]

Agreed! It’s such a shame at the waste of talent at BA. Glad he left!

[@Samwyzh]

I am thankful for Rick and his journey into food and culture in Mexico. The quality of his work and the cinematography reminds me of Anthony Bourdain as he travelled and explore the food that informed the people.

[@Quidividilake]

Love how Babish is collecting Bon Appetit staff like Infinity Stones

[@Dermot_G]

Please keep doing this series, it's wonderful

[@hikuwai]

Endlessly grateful for this series!

[@JordanLeigh]

Rick, I could listen to you talk about corn all day long.

[@granddeity]

This series is my favorite on KZbin now. It really makes me want to travel to mexico!

[@harleythejoker3]

I love getting to learn things like this uniting people with food

[@Tater_Lord]

All these wonderful people finally leaving the test kitchen was the best thing to ever happen we've gotten such amazing content out of it

[@jesslikescoffee24]

Sorry Andrew, I think I might like this series with Rick more than your other content. Everything looks so delish 🤤

[@MrRichardMoran]

I'm sitting here in the UK with a terrible cold watching this and it is the most soothing stuff. I wish I could just sit and watch 10 hours of it right now.

[@katyowens3119]

Mexican food has always been my favorite but this series has taken it to a whole other level.

[@EmilyExplosion27]

That blue corn is one of the most beautiful foods I've ever seen. While I was growing up, there was a hand-woven basket on top of a bookshelf filled with dried corn cobs of various colors. Seeing that beautiful corn really took me back.

[@PsiVolt]

I love not only seeing the incredible food, but getting to know the stories behind them. And as a Spanish-speaker, I've been loving the chance to get a bit more español in my media intake!

[@elizabethtakeo]

This makes me want to get a tortilla press! I’ve never felt confident enough to make my own tortillas or tamales, but I’m definitely re-intrigued. Thanks for all the amazing shots too, I always forget how giant corn can be.

[@MrPopoGod]

No press necessary. Just sandwich a dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper and take a rolling pin to it. It doesn't need to be perfectly round because you're just using it to wrap and pick up food.

[@aeka0snape]

My mom uses a sandwich bag between two paper plates when there is no press available, try that first before buying one, the super heavy press can sometimes be a little intimidating

[@recoil53]

After making a dough ball, sandwich between two sheets of plastic or parchment paper. Use a heavy pan and press down all around with force. You might need to use a rolling pin after that to make it as thin as you like but it gets a round tortilla started.

[@Pwnarbullen]

Thank you so much to Rick for showing us how beautiful Mexico is

[@tamugray2650]

such a beautiful show. everyone is so chill and welcoming, just like the landscape. the BCU does it again, thanks to rick and his amazing and inspiriring recipes.

[@EvetheDoomed]

This series is amazing. I want to visit Mexico so much and try all the dishes shown in the episodes

[@notnobodytoo]

The quality of these videos is just stunning! The cinematography, the editing, and of course Rick's guest interviews and final dishes are all just so on point. Love this and you, Rick!! 💜

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

This series is dope af. Corn is very important not just in México but in Latin America as well. Arepas, Empanadas, Chicha... Corn is GOATED.

[@bunkmastab]

I loved this episode. I could watch Rick work with blue masa dough all day.

[@michaelscott9356]

Honestly, this is the best, highest quality travel food content. Full stop.

[@brigidscaldron]

I really appreciate you all bringing this culture and beautiful food to my life. ❤️

[@queensglaive]

This is such an intensely beautiful series- from learning about the culture and the food to the stunning cinematography. The colours of Jala especially were just gorgeous, I'd just love to visit some day!!

[@unstoppabledoris]

I love this! As a Mexican who can't go back to my country... this is amazing I love seeing how my food comes to fruition

[@inatinybox7210]

Me and my boyfriend love watching Pruébalo together; thank you so much for making it!

[@LordofBays]

Babish, I love you, but Pruebalo is the best show in the BCU right now. It's just fantastic in every aspect from top to bottom.

[@Laviarty]

This show is so amazing. I never new much about mexican cuisine and now I've learned so much about techniques and flavours. Really makes me want to come to Mexico and eat all this amazing food

[@mollydorshimer6424]

The cinematography is astounding yet again! Can these be longer?? I feel like they must have so much footage we didn’t get to see and could easily watch 30mins of this

[@BewitchCraft]

I love this. The food, the plates and cups. Gorgeous!

[@atlasgabriel5461]

I love Rick Martinez, he needs his own Netflix show!

[@pickles2791]

I love this series, it’s very colorful

[@monivk259]

As a Latin American it's so cool to see these episodes and learn about the culture of other Latin American countries. Also bonus points not needing subtitles :D

[@Pendragon_Gaming]

I love this series!!! I love seeing the amazing representation around the culture of foods!

[@dhruvadamle7627]

Just when I thought now this channel has reached the maximum production quality it can achieve and boom ! Hits us with this amazing piece of art. Hats off

[@nathaniel8917]

Loving these shows: the knowledge shared, keeping large portions in Spanish, and the cinematography

[@epsilon3569]

Also, I'm used to norteño tamales where they're wrapped in corn husks. I've never had them in banana leaves

[@AlanNri20]

Here in Edomex and I think the central zone in general we call them "Tamales oaxaqueños" (the ones wrapped in banana leaves), the ones wrapped in corn husks are simply Tamales

[@mattellison3099]

I love that they've incorporated Choco and Rick's floor tiles into the animations :) Another great video, keep 'em coming!

[@TaraHisakata]

This show rick made is probably the most important and most impressive cooking show of the year if not the decade.

[@Kroiznacher]

I would totally watch a full hour long documentary in this style

[@avalenzuela2223]

i love that bit at the end from the farmer telling rick that he has a home there and that he just wants to share Mexican traditions with the modern world. really shows what Mexicans are all about!

[@SJR275]

When I was working on my BSc I was taught that the purple and blue corn was more dominant and that's what the corn was naturally progressing to. Because of everyone wanting yellow corn, it was a full on fight as to which one was prevailing :) Also... I'm loving the freedom you have on this series and seeing authentic Mexican is just mouth watering!

[@glennpalmer5327]

I've always wanted to travel to Mexico and experience the food and the culture that it come from. I grew up in Arizona so Mexican cuisine was a small part of my childhood. I'd to travel just to get the real authentic experience.

[@reemakh6811]

I've just noticed Rick painted his nails blue😍!! Boss 👍🏻

[@givememore4free]

Many people do that

[@sullivan108]

This was great. I never thought about the fact that you can go straight from ground hominy/nixtamal to tortillas. I generally only see masa harina where I am in the states, and you just don’t see an equivalent with wheat or other grains. I hadn’t really wrapped my head around ‘fresh masa’. Learned a lot in this episode.

[@Ivan_Ooze]

I’m seriously diggin this series, love it

[@agathaohoshley5630]

This series is a masterpiece!

[@amandalett6246]

Seriously, this must be one of the most gorgeously filmed food series going!

[@GhostShapedSidewalk]

I love this spinoff and think your ventures should include even more of these in more cultures. If produced in the same quality as this, it's a no-brainer success and lends a lot of legitimacy and involvement. Thanks for doing this.

[@genageeraert8039]

Those tortillas are beautiful. I love learning how other cultures make food.

[@martasosa6786]

Me encanta! Espero cada episodio con ansia, congratulations on a beautiful production but over all for the cultural legacy it is helping preserve and promote, hopefully not only in Mexico but in all of Meso América too.

[@dotty7789]

I remember having tamales and tortillas and other corn based foods in Guatemala. It was like another world of flavor when I had that corn. It's amazing to see the drinks made from it too. I hope to go back to Guatemala once the pandemic ends so I can visit my relatives. It's been five years since I saw them last, time really flies.

[@samwisefamgee]

So happy whenever a new Pruébalo is released! It's a joy to my morning and my mind : )

[@duanewente457]

Pretty cool how cooking can always bring courtesy between people. Great video yet again, Rick. Looking forward to the next!

[@SeanHazlett]

How relevant, my parents just picked me up a tortilla press from a garage sale for $1 yesterday. My Masa is ready to get worked!

[@michelhv]

Most beautiful corn masa I ever seen. We are not worthy!

[@TheGreatEL]

Eating fresh masa is one of the most amazing culinary experiences. Watching people eat fresh masa is one of the most excruciating experiences unless you're near Mexico xD

[@zyperellen6413]

I love to see Rick do litterally anything!

[@NorskKiwi]

Really enjoyed this one. Love seeing some local culture.

[@elijahh2220]

This show is so high-quality, I'd expect it on TV more than on a KZbin channel.

[@gracepleace]

I’ve never heard someone refer to a Tamal as a “dumpling” but I guess it technically is lol

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Everything is dumplings, man.

[@Samst0n]

This is a fantastic series and I can’t wait to see each new episode.

[@shawnp4244]

What a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing Rick!

[@tannerbooker548]

I love seeing banish expanding the channel

[@chloechartier2707]

yum!!! looks incredible! and so happy to see you collaborating with the farmers

[@katcuzzi]

I love this episode! It was super interesting to learn about the nixtamalization process.

[@Arcanix]

I wish they'd show a little more of how to make it at home, but I love the insight into the history... I just want more cooking!

[@TheLunchboxGuy]

I absolutely love were seeing the real deal here. It's also great to see Rick's wonderful face.

[@Cora.T]

I love this series so much the entire feel of it is amazing, it is so relaxing to watch 🥰