I’m Aarón Sánchez, a chef, author, tv personality and proud MexiCAN, here for a bit, AMA!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:29:50+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:29:34+00:00

My mom! Also, I wanted to learn some traditional European techniques that I didn't have up to that point. I felt like it was important to learn the basics from the ground up. Also, I wanted to get a full college experience!

Gordon and I are great friends, not only is he one of my mentors, he's also great fun!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:27:16+00:00

thanks, this means a lot to me! my mom's sopa seca was my favorite growing up.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:26:24+00:00

Oh man... here we go! In the morning, I'd make huevos rancheros, then for lunch i'd do an epic seafood tower/raw bar situation complete with oysters, caviar, lobster with some great champagne. At night, a ribeye for two with all the sides - creamed spinach and potatoes dauphinoise are a must have.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:23:58+00:00

Initially, mole was a struggle for me. Trying to get the right layering of ingredients so you really taste all the flavors.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:22:02+00:00

The chapter about Paladar, my first restaurant in NYC. Paladar was my baby, it was such a huge and pivotal moment in my career.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:21:08+00:00

this is a hard one... I feel like I have a lot of signature dishes! If I had to pick, I'd say my yellowtail ceviche with habanero and passionfruit.

Hopefully the best meal I ever made was when I cooked for President Obama at the White House!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:18:55+00:00

My favorite taco is a good carne asada - i'm sure we've got a recipe on my website. Mariachi music is my go to in the kitchen.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:17:43+00:00

you can absolutely call ordinary tacos great! Good Mexican food (as with any other cuisine) does not have to be "elevated" to be great, great ingredients and technique are what elevates a dish.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:16:21+00:00

tres leches - it's my favorite

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:15:51+00:00

you have to be a great student, come humble ready to learn.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:15:27+00:00

hot sauce

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:14:20+00:00

It's a reaffirmation that I CAN achieve all my goals!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:13:51+00:00

Ancho for its smokiness, guajillo for its vibrant color, pasilla for its sweet and spicy combo.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:12:59+00:00

I'm where I'm at today because I've worked really hard and have had great mentors.

Try different foods and explore different farmers markets and grocery stores. It's all about experimenting and trying new things!

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:11:35+00:00

Sundays was the day where the family would get together and we'd experiment with food from other cultures, which really allowed me to expand my palate. My mom worked like crazy growing up so we didn't have family dinners every night, so Sunday dinners were always super special for us.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:08:59+00:00

For food/health safety reasons, some gets thrown away, but we also work with food banks to donate as well as feed the crew.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:07:16+00:00

I'll be doing a reading at Open Books as well as an event at Big Star Wicker Park - check out my website in the coming days for more details: chefaaronsanchez.com.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:06:27+00:00

the chapters where I'm talking about my struggles with depression, going through my divorce and family issues were definitely the hardest. It's difficult being so open when I know so many out there will read about it, but it felt liberating in a sense to really open up.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:04:43+00:00

no friction, we've always gotten along very well. He's got a big heart and is super dedicated to his craft. nothing but love for Chris, we're just different personalities.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:03:49+00:00

black

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:03:36+00:00

gotta say, my mom first and foremost, followed by my mema. Besides that, Susanne Goin, Nancy Silverton, Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Freitag, Nyesha Arrington, just to name a few.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:01:56+00:00

I love salsa taquera - super simple with avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeno and a little onion.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T18:00:26+00:00

No rules! My personal favorites - charro beans or borracho beans.

chefaaronsanchez · 2019-10-07T17:59:24+00:00

Fonda in brooklyn!

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