Chef José Andrés was a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he discussed his mission to create new traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Colbert introduced Andrés as a fabulous chef and a wonderful humanitarian, praising his past appearances on the show and their previous cooking collaborations.
Andrés shared his goal of expanding the possibilities of Thanksgiving in America by introducing new dishes to the traditional feast. He humorously mentioned serving sea urchin, cocktails made with liquid nitrogen, oysters, red snapper, and even cotton candy in previous years. When asked about what qualifies as Thanksgiving food to him, Andrés explained his desire to help create new traditional dishes.
Colbert and Andrés then proceeded to make a Salt Air Margarita, a unique twist on the classic cocktail. As the recipe was being prepared, Andrés emphasized the importance of bartenders in his life and showcased his enthusiasm for mixing drinks.
After the Margaritas were made, Andrés talked about the devastation caused by Hurricane 5 in Acapulco, Mexico. He reflected on the importance of celebrating life while remembering those who are going through hardships. Andrés mentioned his organization, World Central Kitchen, which provides food and water to those affected by disasters around the world.
Moving on to the topic of leftovers, Andrés came up with the idea of using cotton candy on Brussels sprouts. He showcased his creativity by spinning cotton candy onto the vegetable and then adding matcha or Spanish paprika for flavor.
The result was surprisingly delicious and Andrés even suggested adding cranberry sauce to create a brand new spin on hot dogs. Colbert expressed admiration for Andrés’ innovative approach to cooking and thanked him for his humanitarian work.
Towards the end of the segment, Andrés talked about a new comic book about World Central Kitchen, created by Steven Orlando. The comic book aims to share the stories of the incredible individuals who make World Central Kitchen happen in the most difficult moments of humanity. Andrés emphasized the power of food as a source of hope and encouraged viewers to support his organization.
With his charismatic personality and culinary expertise, Chef José Andrés once again left a lasting impression on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His mission to create new traditional Thanksgiving dishes and provide aid to those in need is truly inspirational.
