4 Levels of Tostadas: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Emily, home cook Daniel, and professional chef Saul Montiel from Cantina Rooftop - to prepare us their take on tostadas. Once each level of chef had presented their creation, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices they made along the way - both good and bad. Which of their crunchy creations looks most mouthwatering to you?

Chef Saul is on Instagram at @chefsaulmontiel
Follow Emily at @emilyslamduncan
Find Daniel at @iamdanielvictor
Looking for Rose? Head to @rosemarytrout_foodscience


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4 Levels of Tostadas: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[MrToadTheGamer]

"We smash the garlic like its coronavirus" - Saul 2020

most pure person ever

[diab]

Can we just appreciate that Saul took time out of his schedule to do this video either after his restaurant closed in the evening or early in the morning before it opened? I know it probably didn’t take long to do, but it was a kind gesture in this pandemic.

[steviewang]

Level 1: Quarantined American trying new things.
Level 2: Enthusiastic home cook trying to level up.
Level 3: Emperor Itzcoatl of the Aztec’s personal chef.

[DaveQZ]

“Don’t do this at home. I’m doing this because I’m an expert.”

As he waves the big chef’s knife around in the air. Well played, sir.

[ghayadnahhas]

Emily trying to cut the tomato : “i’m not good at this learn from someone else”

Saul *waving his knife around* : “don’t do this at home i’m doing it cause i’m an expert”

[karlsingleton]

Emily's secret ingredient: Ketchup
Lorenzo's secret ingredient: Bacon
Frank's secret ingredient: Salt
Saul's secret ingredient: Lime

[yashviparikh]

Does anybody else feel that saul got a lot more confidence. Cause I'm Lovingggg itt.

[noahferrer]

I enjoy Emily so much, she is not pretentious at all and really sharp and honest with what she uses/how she cooks while owning it all the way!

[arturoreyes]

I think Emily is starting to level up. This is no longer "boil a hotdog" Emily or "burn a hamburger" Emily.

[CamPopplestone]

I feel like Saul is the kinda guy that if you knew him, and asked him to teach you how to make something, he'd be extremely excited to show you and try your attempt at it.

[hippiebohobs]

*sees they made a tostada video*
Me: PLEASE BE SAUL PLEASE BE SAUL WE NEED SAUL

[chymotrypic]

I like how each level is perfect in its own way
Level 1: it is perfect because it shows what a real home cooked meal should be like
Level 2: is perfect because it shows how a little bit of knowledge can improve your meal by miles
Level 3: because it is supposed to be culinary perfection and it is perfection

[Kadz]

Daniel looks like he just came from a Disney channel show

[meowkels]

-Emily is my girllll now and always, I relate to her on so many levels
-Level 2 guy (who’s name I forget🤷🏼‍♀️) I still don’t forgive for putting blackberries in his grilled cheese
-Saul is a freakin’ MASTER at Latin cuisine and I love his confidence

[Twisted_Logic]

Saul is a treasure. Absolutely golden every time he's on.

[bluebird]

“We smash garlic like coronavirus”

*ah yes I see a man of culture*

[marulollipops]

Hehe, Saul's whole demeanor is so confident in this it's awesome. His mom would be proud!

[francescabrown]

can we just take a minute to appreciate that Rose's hair and lipstick are ALWAYS on point?

[david]

Let’s be real, we should only ever have Saul as the lvl 3 chef for all future Latin food episodes

[dianap.]

I adore Saul 🇲🇽 he is absolutely amazing and funny haha, my dream is going to his restaurant ✨