THE ORIGINAL CAESAR SALAD RECIPE 

How is it possible that he doesn’t have a million subscribers yet. I’m binge watching all the episodes, I love the format.

I went to the original Caesars restaurant in Tijuana. They still make the salad table-side. I had the salad, which was delicious, and an entree. The entire meal was like $20 USD. It’s a fine dining restaurant, and the creator of the Caesar salad, so that’s pretty a amazing deal. It was also almost completely empty, which was sad.

Great recipe and you obviously did your research; but I wanted to let you know I used to work at a restaurant here in Houston, in which we consulted Carla Cardini about her grandfather's recipe, (she lives in Houston) and trained us on how to be as true to the original as possible. She said the main thing is that being from Italy, Alex Cardini made the salad with ingredients that were frequently used in Italian cooking, hence the garlic, parmesan cheese and EVOO. The anchovies were a matter of personal taste, hence the reason why some people use it, others don't; but Worcestershire sauce is a must. The most interesting fact she told us, was that although many recipes use lemons, the ORIGINAL recipe from Mexico uses limes! If you travel to Mexico, you will find an abundance of limes and almost no yellow lemons; the type of acidity that limes give off, is different as well. Mustard was not in the recipe she gave us, but the tossing of the whole leaves that you did was spot-on as well as the use of croutons; and she said the original presentation at Ceasar's restaurant, would prepare the salad table side, set the dressed whole leaves on the table and encourage dinners to eat it with their hands. Alex Cardini created the original salad while working at his brother's restaurant, and he originally called it the Aviator's Salad because so many airmen would travel from San Diego down to Tijuana, Mexico, to eat and party at Ceasar's Restaurant; and once the salad got famous, people would refer to it as Cesar's Salad.

Dude I just made this but doubled it for my whole family, literally everyone said it's the best salad they've ever had. Thank you for this.

I was seriously salivating just imagining eating this with that awesome dressing! Caesar salad is one of my favorites, and I'm really digging this original version.

Love this but I'm gonna add anchovies though, love that stuff

please please please, for the love of god, never. stop. making. videos. EVER.

Saludos De Tijuana, if u come , you cant try the salad at the actual Caesars restaurant, and yes , they use the same recipe u made, they actually prepare the salad at your table!

Greetings from TJ.

Chop-it-yourself Caesar is probably the worst trend in the culinary arts today

So I made those onions. He didn’t specify a quantity, just said a “splash”. I don’t know how much that is so I thought I’d try 1/4 cup. Too much I think as I had quite the fireball! Scared the $h*t outta me, and my husband who heard me scream, looked over and freaked! He thought I burned myself. I was standing far enough back that I didn’t. Don’t think I’ll be trying that again anytime soon. I will make the onions, add bourbon and just let it cook off without flaming it. The onions were tasty though - but I had PTSD for a good hour afterwards. Lol. I made the salad too - dressing was awesome!

This was a beautiful presentation. Love the ingredients but I have to say... I've had both... anchovies or no anchovies and it just tasted better with them. They actually freak me out and I've done the ones that are whole and had to grind.... Because I couldn't find the paste, and the difference is night and day. I HATE looking at or thinking about anchovies but DO NOT leave them out. Just need a bit. My personal preference. Thank you for your video. I really loved the part where you left the romaine in long whole stocks/leaves. Whatever you decide with your Caesar dressing, do this with the romaine. Love Love ❤️♥️♥️.

I was always dubious about the anchovy thing, too. It actually never tasted right the few times I've had Caesar Salads with it included. Yours looks a whole lot better all around :)

Making this with some grilled chicken tonight. Never made my own Cesar dressing… let’s see what happens!!!

Great video! Had no idea Caesar salads were from Tijuana. Btw: been eating raw eggs for the past 20 years (almost daily now in smoothies) and haven't gotten sick from them once.

Would you ever do any kind of “draw my life” video. Interested to learn more of who you are, your past and future foodie stuff. Maybe like a drawing my life in food edition?? Could be something to the extent of making a 3 course meal inspired by what got you into food and expand through your dreams you have for your career, meanwhile kinda giving us a rundown and bit of insight to who you are as a chef. It could maybe even be like you make the very first meal you learned, something challenging that you were scared to make, and making a meal that is “you on a plate”? Just an idea, I feel like you could make something super creative and interesting! 😊

One of the main ingredients of Worcestershire sauce... is ANCHOVIES. Lol. You salad has anchovies bud. It's all good.

Hey man, I really appreciate your videos. Can you make some more easy prep food for international students? Thanks man!

Omg, why did I assume Caesar salad was Italian?! That garlic technique is my personal favorite. I love the oils it releases. What is your favorite parmesan cheese brand? I could eat 3 trays of your Caesar salad by myself!

The anchovies: salted anchovies in oil are great, and they can be easily worked into a paste with the knife which enhances the flavour greatly without giving any fishy flavour. Warning: don’t use pickled anchovies, those will ruin the dish.

I’ve been on this thing where I’ve bern slowly adding salad dressings to my arsenal. Never knew how Caesar dressing was made! Thank you 🙏🏾

*Thanks Mexico for such an amazing dish!*

I am honestly shocked you don’t like anchovies. You think you know someone 😂.

Cesar salads are my absolute favorite. This looks delicious! Love the explanation of the origins of this. I had heard a similar story regarding the origins. Keep crushin it. Looking forward to the next video.

What focal length do you use to shoot from your kitchen counter and yet be totally in the frame? With 28 or 35mm I struggle so bad :( Great video btw, this is one recipe we from Europe need to learn from you guys!

Just made this. Now I'm being praised by the wife lol. You can't beat that. Awesome stuff man

Who thumbs down videos like these? Jeez. Did the croutons upset you?

I really enjoy your videos. I binged watched most of them over Labor Day and have started cooking more the past week because of them.

Thanks fam for actually making the real authentic Ceasar Salad!! It was always meant to be a finger food in the first place. You were supposed to grab a romaine rib as the server walked by while you were dancing !! Facts !!! Anyway carry on!!!

Dang Bro Amazing!!! Masterpiece

I struggle to find a store bought Caesar dressing that’s any good. Time to take matters into my own hands!

I was just thinking about the raw egg and a substitute, and you explained it at the end... damn you're psychic! 🤣👍🏻

Worcestershire sauce is made using anchovies.. lol

you're one of the best channels on youtube.

Cesare Cardini Is born in my Town, Baveno, on the shores of Lake Maggiore (Italy)

Good vid but anchovies are part of the original recipe u can see waiters making it in Cesear restaurant in Tijuana Mexico. The original recipe has both anchovies and worchestershire

Stop making me drOoL! 😣🌴🌄🤙

I really enjoy how meticulous you are and how clean you keep your work area. Everything is on point, ingredients are quality and in the words of Wu-Tang “everything was lovely”.

Was looking for some CS ideas and found your video. Stayed for it all, and really enjoyed. Loved the history piece as well as your execution. Thanks!

If the original recipe called for worcestershire then that means it has anchovies in it ;)

Lovely recipe 👌 been using it since started cooking ceaser salad, tried different ones but this one the best one so far plus love the fact that it's original one ♥️💯

No cross stone garnish on top of the ceasar. 8/10 shiza salad

just subbed. Although I'll never make or eat any of these foods, with too many costly ingredients I appreciate your expertise ..

Cheers for videos Buddy, And good on you for trying to get people into discovering the awesomeness of cooking! :)

Thank you for explaining that anchovies are not a part of the original recipe. This is my favorite salad. Now, I am sorry for this criticism, but we need to see your eyes. It is really weird that they are hidden by the shadow of your cap.

My grand son favourite salad love yours will absolutely make it that way, I am loving the way you 👨‍🍳 Thank you so much 👏☀️👍👨‍🍳🇨🇦🥰

my go to chef ... absolutely sublime cooking 🧑‍🍳 ⭐️☘️❤️

Rocky Balboa ate raw eggs.... you can too!

So artsy fartsy. On a board really? Make it in a bowl and then Plate.

Just stumbled upon this channel while looking for some new cooking shows to follow. +Liked and +Subbed before the video was half over.

Wiki is not a reference. Anchovy that shit up!

Oof I went to that restaurant it in the bad side of Tijuana but all the food is so good that usually the only reason why I go and u don’t taste the anchovies just so u know if u want to try it next time

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I just wish he used real Anchovy’s 😇. But that is The Real Recipe ❤️ Thank You So Much 😊

This was seriously good! Simple common ingredients too, I'd rather not keep anchovies, so this is perfect!

Just made a chicken cesar salad for supper using this recipe. I was wondering how the worcestershire sauce would work but it totally works. So delicious!!!

The reason for smashing the garlic into the bowl, a wooden bowl, is for the flavor to seep into the bowl and onto all of the ingredients. Also, if I remember correctly the egg sat in hot or warm water, (don't remember) before breaking it open?

If you are worried about egg safety, you can also buy Pasteurized eggs. I believe they are superheated for just a few seconds to kill any harmful organisms, but otherwise operate like normal eggs. On the East coast, they brand "Eggland's Best" is super common, but I'm sure there are dozens of brands. Look for the word "pasteurized" and expect them to be a little pricier.

I hate any cooking folklore that starts with, "well there was this humble chef who - for some reason - only had chicken feet, okra, half an onion, and some fig preserves left in his larder. Then, on a rainy night, the queen of England walks in accompanied by Jesus Christ. They’re tired and hungry, and thus the despondent chef is left with no option but to cook the meal of his life!! And that is how Beef Wellington was born."

Good recipe, however chopping the garlic gibes better results than smashing and making into paste. Chopped garlic release its aroma slowlier and it is slightly noticeable (according to original recipe).

My stepdad used to make this at the dinner table. The first time he made it, he dressed up in his suit and tie. As I recall, he nested the salad bowl inside a larger, ice filled bowl. I love this salad...mangia!

I feel like the listed measurements are wrong, 1/4 tsp mustard?? Going to wing it anyways, great video

Man, you just switched anchovies with Worcestershire sauce ! That's a huge difference with an overpowering taste of that sauce . Plus the Parmesan cheese is supposed to be grated in the dressing because of it's distinct flavour... You messed up bro

Caesar salad is always a favourite salad that I like to eat when I'm out, the only problem is that the dressing usually isn't strong enough, I think it has to do with that fact that many places tend to dilute theirs with mayonnaise to stretch the product. Your version of it makes sense for many people as they don't own wooden salad mixing bowl kit since not too many people eat salads when they're eating in. In Canada, many people do enjoy eating in as many of their kitchens have sufficient counter space and it really makes cooking more of a pleasure than a chore. In the end, eating in is far more cherished and an enjoyment. If cooking to you is a pleasure, then eating it will become easier, especially if your friends and family like it in the end. Let's not forget the facts that we have longer winters filled with ice and snow, compared to most US states.

I love what you're doing! I recently learned about Cardini as well. You're right about the anchovies, so I won't give you a hard time about that. I never knew this but I learned that supposedly his original dressing recipe was made with limes, not lemons, and still is today at the original restaurant in Mexico. 😁😉

fun fact, its actually a hotel called Hotel Ceasars. Fun place to check out if you're in San Diego and don't mind crossing the border!

Does the original have anchovies? Answer: Yes and No It doesn't contain anchovies but the ingredients used did! Cool little bit of information

Or you know, you could just use a garlic press or micro plane. I get so fucking tired of these pretentious social media chefs who emphasize completely pointless techniques.

Call it an aviator salad if you must, but I'll die on the anchovy hill. It's not like you'd notice anything but "this is way better" if someone else made it for you with anchovies.

Amazing recipe.new subscriber

Incredible what a stamp on the culinary world Lea and Perrin made. Used around the world yet can’t seem to be pronounced outside the UK.

I saw a Mexico City Caesar salad with anchovy, egg, etc..table side for $135. One salad.

came here after the puttanesca video to see if you used anchovies and sure enough u didnt 😂

Can't possibly eat a caesar salad without anchovies, and you need them ,the original Worcestershire sauce had a high anchovy content but now it is piss weak so anchovies are definitely needed

Delicious but you have to know how to adjust ingredients as you make this dressing - don’t use his quantities exactly - taste and adjust

Worchestershire sauce has anchovies in it. If you're using it, you're not making it without anchovies

I’m sorry but he needs to stop putting soupy liquids on a cutting board. The incessant need to display any type of food ranging from solid to liquid on a cutting board is kinda gross

I want to try this so bad but I’m pregnant and can’t have raw eggs 😭😭😭

SHIZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The orginal ceaser salad had the anchivies in the Lea and perins sauce, not mashed up like Now Personally, i love the anchovies, :)

Others have pointed out, Worcestershire Sauce contains anchovies. A vegan recipe for Worcestershire Sauce here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rPnSFlLkENc.html

I make this dressing minus the egg, and a splash of fish sauce (3 crabs) in leiu of anchoivies - call it 'caesar cruda'

Wow! I recently made a Caesar Salad on my page too and your dish looks amazing! Hope to stay connected my fellow chef! 😀

I see ya Barkley shirt reppin giants!he balled out this weekend , next vid gota be chicken meatballs

Okay that last comment about loving the way you cook, was before I noticed how you went to grate that parmesan into the bowl haha

I just watched a Mark Weins video where he wa a Ceasars in Tijuana and they showed them making the original salad and mashed anchovies were in the dressing.

Anchovies kick ass...I'm sorry. You need them in your life.

Now I know you are really Italian....the wooden spoons gave you away!!!!

Nice, but i prefer to usu garlic better for the break instead of olive oil. What do you think?

Yo when are you gonna release merch?

Here's the OG dude making it at Caeser's: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lXtydu5bZAs.html

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I'am making this tomorrow night with my spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread , looks yummy .tks for sharring .,

The anchovies definitely add an umami that I find lacking with out them.

Sorry for the blast of comments, but I just discovered your channel. You make food and the preparation of food so sensual. Keep it up, you're a culinary star!

Lime not lemon and no anchovies is Blasphemy ! Great video though

don't show your shoe when making food. now your foot and the food are combined.

-I love all of your videos! Also, thanks for addressing the raw egg issues at the end. Quality eggs are key

Thank you! I look forward to your videos every week! It’s helping me get back in the kitchen, I lost my passion for cooking after having kids because it’s just so hard sometimes, but I’m getting back at it! Thank you for making cooking fun and easy!

I do mine up like that, but with anchovies and I add bacon bits. The real ones, not that fakin' bacon stuff.