Make FISH with Eggplant - What Gordon Ramsay should have made!

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  • Опубликовано: 30 авг 2021
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    I tried and tried to make eggplant a better steak replacement, but I just couldn't do it.. A few of the tries though had a realist texture of something else.. FISH! So I used Gordon Ramsays Fried Fish recipe to make EGGPLANT FISH!!! This is by far the best vegan fish replacement I've had and I really believe its good enough for Ramsay to serve it in his Fish and Chips restaurant!
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  • @jeffwolfe532
    @jeffwolfe532 2 года назад +464

    I appreciate that you give credit and nods to other creators, Mark. It’s an integrity move.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +38

      Thank you!! I appreciate that.

    • @anthonymcnab9784
      @anthonymcnab9784 2 года назад +4

      @@SauceStache I ADORE your videos bro 😎

    • @deanawaddell8434
      @deanawaddell8434 2 года назад +18

      Can you make jackfruit crab cakes the consistency of jackfruit always reminds me of crab meat

    • @AlexParkerEmcee
      @AlexParkerEmcee 2 года назад +1

      it's common sense and beyond being commented on

    • @Jauloid
      @Jauloid 2 года назад +2

      Is using Gordon Ramsey's image to increase the views also an integrity move?

  • @HarveyHirdHarmonics
    @HarveyHirdHarmonics 2 года назад +43

    In 2013, shortly after I went vegan, I ate at a restaurant and first thought they served me fish. Didn't taste like fish, but the consistency... Then I remembered that the menu listed the dish containing eggplant. It was just very softly cooked eggplant which reminded me so much of fish. Always wondered why it isn't used much as a fish replacement. Until now. :-)

  • @spanishDoll1
    @spanishDoll1 2 года назад +11

    In the Caribbean we poke holes / slit in the raw eggplant, stick in peeled garlic, roast the eggplant, let it cool it little then we scoop out the flesh and crush the garlic and pulp with a tsp of oil. Add sat and black pepper to taste. It's called bhigan choka and we eat it with a type of naan.

  • @fabihabushra7927
    @fabihabushra7927 2 года назад +116

    People in Bangladesh/India regions have always eaten "beguni" which is simply batter-fried eggplant. Anyway, great video as always! Will try for sure!

    • @touhidurrahman302
      @touhidurrahman302 2 года назад +3

      I was about to comment that but then saw you already did

    • @darkarale
      @darkarale 2 года назад +4

      Not just there, here in Chile it is pretty common 😅

    • @megsarna7429
      @megsarna7429 2 года назад +1

      Yes 😀

    • @doctorpeds7149
      @doctorpeds7149 6 месяцев назад

      Me too!

  • @funnystuffpokemon
    @funnystuffpokemon 2 года назад +22

    Honestly I've been watching you for a while, I'm not vegan or anything, you're just kinda like a Vegan chef Bob Ross and it's chill. I'm here for it

  • @Jalbert1989
    @Jalbert1989 2 года назад +89

    I'm curious to try this recipe. Maybe salting the eggplant before the brine so it loses a bit of its natural taste and can pass better as a fish. And then, you know, eating it with chips and vinegar instead of nothing :P

  • @your.highness1110
    @your.highness1110 2 года назад +76

    😂 She said "😳 is it okay to say damn?!"so cute

  • @marystestkitchen
    @marystestkitchen 2 года назад +119

    sees thumbnail,
    immediately AGREE!!!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +4

      hahah right??! it was wildly good!!! I dont know why he hasn't made this yet!

    • @discordanzkss8learnmoreoft847
      @discordanzkss8learnmoreoft847 2 года назад +2

      @@SauceStache A. He may not be enthusiastic about making meat alternatives considering he seems to have some sort of pride attached to it by trying to persuade a vegetarian to eat meat in one of his videos.
      B. He probably doesn’t know about this recipe as I’ve just discovered it

  • @TheFloatingSheep
    @TheFloatingSheep 2 года назад +55

    Eggplant has the tendency of getting quite soft when exposed to heat
    It'd be interesting to see the end result with a partially dehydrated eggplant after being marinated.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +29

      Ive tried to dehydrate and rehydrate. unfortunately eggplant just is more like a sponge. It can't handle the hydration after being dehydrated and almost turns to mush.

    • @TheFloatingSheep
      @TheFloatingSheep 2 года назад +17

      @@SauceStache I see, that's a shame.
      I suppose their network of fibers isn't as strong or something.
      Another vegetable that's really good battered and fried is the german turnip aka Kohlrabi.

  • @bonniehowell9206
    @bonniehowell9206 2 года назад +44

    Even if it didn't taste like fish, I would still want to try this because I love fried eggplant.

    • @ActiveGamingUK
      @ActiveGamingUK 2 года назад +4

      yesss fried eggplant is incredible, have it in a Malaysian style sauce

    • @cammieklund
      @cammieklund 2 года назад +4

      Try to add nori in the brine!

  • @R2Bl3nd
    @R2Bl3nd 2 года назад +100

    You put in so much enthusiasm and hard work into your stuff, you totally deserve to at least have Gordon acknowledge this.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +14

      Thank you so much!!! That would be great if he did! This comes out phenomenal

    • @cajunchild5727
      @cajunchild5727 2 года назад +1

      I agree!

  • @coreyoleary7089
    @coreyoleary7089 2 года назад +80

    I can't believe that I'm watching vegan chef videos when I am so far from a vegan. You videos are however inspiring me to make vegan side dishes or vegan lunches. Rad!!! Love it

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад +13

      I was where you are. Take your time, and join in with whatever strikes you as good. I went lacto-ovo by August 1988, only fully Vegan as of November 2019, after widowerhood. The only thing I miss is cheese, and I'm finding chefs and cooks making amazing Vegan cheezes now. I've done it, using bacteria and mold, and made my own. It isn't as good as dairy, yet, but the challenges are what keeps my interest. Of course, I went in for the animals, not the challenging, stimulating cooking, but still. We all come from wherever we come from. We end up wherever we choose.

    • @Trippo0793
      @Trippo0793 2 года назад +2

      Same here, the only thing is that I've been vegetarian before for about 1 year, veganism would be too much tho, but I love his dishes and I'm showing them to my gf's sister as she's trying to go vegan

    • @calixtatepes5225
      @calixtatepes5225 2 года назад +2

      I'm far from vegan myself, but I love good food ! And if something can be super good and not involve meat, well, I'm not gonna say no to it ! It'll diversify my range of recipes and ideas and though it might not make me stop eating meat, I'll have so many dish to try without it that in the end, I'll eat less of it because I'll be too busy eating eggplant fish

    • @neighborhoodfriendly8535
      @neighborhoodfriendly8535 2 года назад +4

      I'm a vegetarian who often watches videos of people cooking meat. There's usually still a lot of good information and things that can carry over.

    • @nicolelasher
      @nicolelasher 2 года назад +4

      @@calixtatepes5225 This is where I'm coming from too. I never ate a lot of meat to begin with, though I'm not against it. I just prefer quality food, and meat where I live is expensive but terrible quality. So when I can get decent meat it's nice to have, but day to day most of my meals are vegetarian.

  • @Kate-pik
    @Kate-pik 2 года назад +12

    I also put kelp powder in my beer butter to boost them up! Also nori sheet pieces on top of my fillets. I do this with tofu a lot. I'm gonna try the eggplants too. Thanks for the recipe!

  • @peterpham9365
    @peterpham9365 2 года назад +3

    I've had success adding a few things to "vegan fish" marinades (we eat because of allergies).
    I used it primarily with TOFU in the past, but will be trying it in your eggplant recipe. I really like the
    'seafood quality' it imparts.
    1) seaweed pearls that IKEA sold. A few TBSP blended into a soaking/marinating mix.
    2) Nori or nori powder--I put it in a spice grinder and create very small flakes.
    3) Vegan Fish Sauce: Any brand is probably fine, we used the OCEAN'S HALO ( I have no affiliation or compensation)
    4) Vegan Oyster sauce. Its a Chinese sauce available in asian stores or online--primarily MUSHROOMS as its flavoring agent.
    I add these in a blender to the other typical marinated ingredients. You may have to play with proportions.

  • @winterwildflowers8439
    @winterwildflowers8439 Год назад +3

    Just made this last night and it was awesome!!!!!! I didn’t have the mushroom seasoning so I mixed mushroom powder with salt instead 🤷🏻‍♀️ my husband isn’t a big eggplant fan but he ate four of them himself with homemade tartar sauce and malt vinegar! We are going to make po boys with the leftovers this weekend - just reheat in an air fryer for like 4 minutes! Thank you for the recipe!!!

  • @sarahgutierrez7065
    @sarahgutierrez7065 2 года назад +13

    There was a Greek restaurant in Mexico (yes, Mexico) that served eggplants sliced into half inch circles and deep-fried with a beautiful crust. They were amazing! Super simple but packed with flavor.

  • @cajunchild5727
    @cajunchild5727 2 года назад +2

    I just want to mention something…
    Even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian, this guy has some very inventive ideas that can be brought into your meals. I don’t eat meat and don’t use meat substitutes or like to pretend that I’m eating meat (it’s just weird to me) but DUDE his recipes and ideas are incredible. And if you find the videos interesting, definitely check out his cookbook. It’ll make your brain explode with ideas. Lol his cookbook is like a muse for my dinners.

    • @cajunchild5727
      @cajunchild5727 2 года назад

      Also…that recipe looks exactly like Long John Silver’s fish lolol. I LOVE eggplant too.

  • @doowtnehpets
    @doowtnehpets 2 года назад +1

    I worked at this pizza place and we used to make fried eggplant as a pizza topping. We would slice it, salt it and layer it between paper towels in a perforated pan then put a weight on top of it and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight before breading it and frying it. Pulled out enough moisture to make it fry better and gave it a real meaty texture.

    • @Wise-o.g.
      @Wise-o.g. 3 месяца назад

      Great tip I'll try that

  • @margarett_b
    @margarett_b 2 года назад +50

    Oh yes, this is so much better than the eggplant steak :D I knew you were going to come up with something amazing!
    I must say, making eggplant this way in itself is a great idea, even if you don't treat it as a fish substitute! Especially considering you managed to please Monica who does not like eggplant too much anyways!
    .
    Lots and lots of love Mark!
    Have a great rest of this week!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад

      Thank you!!!! When I remembered she didnt like eggplant I was actually surprised at how much she liked the eggplant "fish" It comes out really good, really tender, juicy and flaky like! Its kinda wild.
      Thanks as always Margaret!! Lots of love back and great week to you as well!!!

    • @PickleJuice76
      @PickleJuice76 2 года назад +2

      i agree, we filipinos fry eggplant with eggs and dip in soysauce/vinegar. im using this batter for my fried eggplant,

    • @Rina-gtnuke1
      @Rina-gtnuke1 2 года назад +1

      Maybe it's just because he just doesn't have a vegan appetite. A vegan out look on food is so much different from a meat eater out look.

    • @Rina-gtnuke1
      @Rina-gtnuke1 2 года назад

      Maybe it's just because he just doesn't have a vegan appetite. A vegan out look on food is so much different from a meat eater out look on food.

  • @SimonPhungChannel
    @SimonPhungChannel 2 года назад +19

    I'm kinda surprised that you didn't thought of adding crushed seaweed paper into the dry batter for more fishy flavour.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +12

      I kinda stay away from crushed seaweed mostly. I know thats what a LOT of recipe creators use for their seaweed flavors but personally I think the combination of sea salt, kelp granules and mushroom seasoning is a much stronger and better tasting fish flavor.... and I dont like those little seaweed flakes all over my food haha

    • @SimonPhungChannel
      @SimonPhungChannel 2 года назад +3

      @@SauceStache Ha. That's fair enough then. We have a thing are seaweed tempura. You can crush them too. Very mild seaweed flavour than the flake alone, so maybe that's more up your taste if it's not too strong.

  • @MysticScapes
    @MysticScapes 2 года назад +13

    I love the energy you bring to every recipe you make! I really appreciate it!

  • @JTMusicbox
    @JTMusicbox 2 года назад +26

    That came out looking even more like fried fish than I would have thought possible!
    P.S. I’m sure you could eventually make a steak with eggplant but it seems that would be more involved than is worthwhile like drying and reconstituting it cutting it to fibers and binding them together etc. if all else fails freeze drying pulverizing and incorporating it as a component into seitan might work but by then you may as well just leave it out.
    P.P.S. I love that cookbook you have sitting next to your stove!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +3

      It was so awesome!!!! Eventually I would love to nail down a good Eggplant Steak. I do think its possible, but just not the way im currently thinking about it.

  • @thatsalt1560
    @thatsalt1560 2 года назад +1

    Actually, I never liked eggplant until I heard Gordon Ramsey shortly comment on an eggplant dish he didn't like. He simply said eggplant must be really cooked to taste good. I changed my cooking habits and started checking my eggplant with greater care while cooking , just to make sure it's properly cooked. That made all the difference. I love eggplant now. No idea what show that was and I don't follow Ramsey, but that little piece of info he gave was all that was needed.

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. 2 года назад +12

    Ooh cool drunk fish I’m in!!! Hee hee. Just love watching for what new food item you’re going to conjure up next. I love that you try new things. Ramsey thinks he’s arrived and he isn’t open like you are. That does look amazing. Not to mention that he doesn’t have Monica to taste test

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +2

      hahaha Love this comment hahahah Thank you!! IT was SOOO GOOD!

  • @extropiantranshuman
    @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +19

    I think you could've made it fishy:
    - use algae omega-3 oil (maybe flax oil, but that's expensive and not used much) instead of or in addition to olive oil
    - use avocado instead of vodka
    flax and walnut also taste fishy, but idk if it'd make sense to add it in

    • @beccafreeman4694
      @beccafreeman4694 2 года назад +1

      Can you elaborate on the avocado thing?

    • @vloomn
      @vloomn 2 года назад

      @Becca Freeman you shouldn't fry with flaxseed oil, it goes rancid really quick. I have never heard of a batter with avocado, seems like a waste.

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +1

      @@vloomn that's what I've heard about flaxseed oil - I heard people making it on their own, but I personally had flaxseed oil for many years and it was fine until years later.

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +1

      @@beccafreeman4694the avocado's supposed to make it thicker. When I put avocado in the toaster oven, it turns into what seems like egg souffle. I mean you could probably replace the just egg with the avocado too to not need oil and egg.

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад

      @@vloomn that's because batter usually has egg - we're going vegan here

  • @aminae5582
    @aminae5582 2 года назад

    The sound is amazing on this video, I don't know if you changed something but I just noticed the quality and I very much appreciate it :)

  • @atrotsiuk
    @atrotsiuk 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the effort to came out with this recipe! I'm gonna try it! 😋

  • @Nextyu74
    @Nextyu74 2 года назад +2

    I watched a video from Sortedfood where they also did the a vegan fish & chip and they tested out using banana blossom for the fish. If you can, test out banana blossom for the fish.

  • @taracoachme
    @taracoachme 2 года назад

    I just freaking love your videos! I've learned so much

  • @Cernunnos652
    @Cernunnos652 2 года назад +12

    Real English batter for fish and chips does not contain egg...
    1 cup SR flour
    Half a teaspoon salt
    Beer or soda water to a double cream consistency....that's it !!
    Also, to enhance the fishy credentials a piece of nori attached to the aubergine before battering would help.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +4

      Love all this!!! I used Ramsays recipe simply because I wanted to point out what he should have done with the eggplant.. it was good... but I will be trying your way next!

    • @Cernunnos652
      @Cernunnos652 2 года назад +4

      @@SauceStache Thank you for your reply, do try the real English recipe I can assure you that the batter is not supposed to be "cakey" in any way and far superior to anything that poseur Ramsay comes up with...
      Oh, and by the way, it is meant to be deep fried !

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +2

      hey good idea - I do like that soda water idea instead of vodka

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад

      I do this often, but sometimes it's too strong. How about other seaweeds, like wakame? I used to add that to my lacto-ovo vegetarian cat food, when I was trying to make that (in the 1990s), for the arachidonic acid they require. Commercial brands get the nutrition right, but are priced out of my league. Anyway, I also added wakami to soups, and it gave a seafoodish taste, but it's tougher. Perhaps if I ran some through a spice grinder? We've so much left unexplored in fusion cooking.

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +1

      @@injunsun maybe kombu could work here too. Thought about making a youtube video comparing them for vegan alternatives? Would be cool

  • @deliciouscookingvlog8261
    @deliciouscookingvlog8261 2 года назад

    Looks absolutely delicious ... The hard work you invested in it is really appreciating 👍 Very nice sharing

  • @aryaramkarran4092
    @aryaramkarran4092 2 года назад +1

    My mum makes an amazing battered eggplant. She makes a thick batter with half pea flour and half chickpea flour, salt, cumin, garlic, cilantro and tumeric. She dips the eggplant discs into this batter and fries it in hot oil. It's a pretty popular snack made by the South African Indian community. The eggplant flavour works well with the batter.

  • @0odles0fBrutals
    @0odles0fBrutals 2 года назад +3

    interesting that you're using an egg replacer in the batter
    every beer batter I've made has always been entirely vegan even when frying meats/fish
    looks super interesting regardless, i may try this out using my own batter recipe(which is actually the good eats/alton brown batter)

  • @briethealien
    @briethealien 10 месяцев назад

    I love watching this video after you coming up with an updated version of the eggplant stake! After saying there wasn’t a way to make one. It’s nice to see you grow as a chef

  • @damenache5406
    @damenache5406 2 года назад

    I love your videos! I don't even mind the ads because you make everything seem interesting! Keep the good work up (:

  • @Radical_Dreamer
    @Radical_Dreamer 2 года назад +2

    She said it: it's a DAMN good one Mark!

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes 2 года назад +5

    Amazing 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

  • @justinmanning
    @justinmanning 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, Mark!
    1:06 - You making yourself laugh here is so cute

  • @Bazziness
    @Bazziness 2 года назад +2

    I bet making eggplant with eel substitute will be great tho because of its sliminess. And maybe put nori sheet to taste like fishy

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +1

      I think that would make sense too. I think if you add aloe vera gel as a coating at the end, it would be really slimy

  • @d.k.2272
    @d.k.2272 2 года назад

    I make eggplant “fish” pretty regularly. Take those beer battered ones and make fish tacos. Baja style. Some shredded cabbage and a spicy vegan yogurt sauce with some pico de gallo in a corn tortilla, topped with a squeeze of lime…so refreshing, crispy and light. Good summertime meal. Do a cornmeal batter and go more southern fish fry. Some hush puppies and a couple soul food style sides and yum. If you want a slightly more “fishy”taste…kelp granules in the dry mix. Or put a “skin’ made from sheets of nori on one side of the eggplant before you batter it. Thanks for another great video!

  • @eriktorres6994
    @eriktorres6994 Год назад +2

    I'm not vegan but your all plant based foods look incredible. Your channel is like looking into the future of where widely available vegan foods can be the options seem vast and the future looks bright.

  • @paulkieffer4536
    @paulkieffer4536 2 года назад

    I struggle with eggplant recipes and have been craving a fish recipe. Thank you!!! I am doing it this week. Thanks Mark!!

  • @samserena9050
    @samserena9050 2 года назад

    My son saw your video and has been asking me to make this. I had all but a few ingredients (kelp granules, beer, vodka & just egg). I used 1 egg and soda water in place of the beer & vodka. This turned out absolutely fantastic! I had a new jar of Frischs Tarter Sauce and they were PERFECT together! Thanks for an amazing recipe.

  • @shanehodgson4290
    @shanehodgson4290 2 года назад

    I made this the other night and it was brilliant. Thanks for the idea 👍

  • @mrmagickkarp6132
    @mrmagickkarp6132 2 года назад +3

    You are sliming down since the last time I watched your videos (toon leaf video)

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад

      Thank you! Trying to make healthier choices

  • @Tortilla.Reform
    @Tortilla.Reform 2 года назад +1

    Wanted to give a quick tip as far as process and technique goes;
    If you cover the eggplant with salt and let it sit for 20 mins or so, it will tenderize the flesh of the veg. Every other step you mentioned would be elevated after that

  • @Dami2024ue
    @Dami2024ue 2 года назад +4

    Doing this tomorrow! Smashed that recipe as always!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад

      Thats awesome!!! You're going to LOVE it!!!

  • @alana.simone
    @alana.simone 2 года назад

    This looks awesome! Any tips for what to do if I want to bake it and not fry it? Thank you!!

  • @donnaclements6085
    @donnaclements6085 Год назад

    I learned from a church member -- back in 1980 -- to batter fry certain 'vegetables', i.g. eggplant, zucchini and yellow crookneck by slicing into coins and doin'g the whole dredge thing with S&P as the only spicing. I can hardly wait to fishify the eggplant! GREATLY looking forward to doing that AND trying out your eggplant - into - steak recipe too! Quit frankly, I am ALSO looking forward to buying your book "Making Vegan Meat". Can't wait to get my hands on it ! ! !

  • @tippytappy
    @tippytappy 2 года назад +3

    you'll never seize to amaze me with your creativity :D there's a sichuan dish called fish-flavored or fish-fragrant eggplant, which i've only ever tried once, but it tasted nothing like fish whatsoever lol. i expected to see something like that in this video, but you made something super cool yet again :D

  • @gmargenka8983
    @gmargenka8983 2 года назад +1

    I have SOOO many eggplants in my garden! They are going bad before I can use them! This is a great idea! Thank you!

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад

      You can pickle it easily, with any regular pickle recipe you like. Same with watermelon rind.

  • @nikowearden252
    @nikowearden252 2 года назад +3

    I have made this eggplant 'unagi'/ 'eel' that a few people have shared versions of, I honestly find it to be so excellent and such a delicious sub esp with teriyaki

  • @greenacresKingFamilyAdventues
    @greenacresKingFamilyAdventues 2 года назад

    I did a eggplant like 6 yrs ago too on my page many have glad you noted her

  • @Marcelo-eg1nu
    @Marcelo-eg1nu 2 года назад +5

    Your videos made me curious af bout trying vegan cuisine, love your personality n the way u talk man, really fun and interesting to Watch u do and explain stuff.
    Keep It up man love u, wish health, happiness and luck to u n everyone u love.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +2

      Thank you!! Thats so awesome!

    • @Marcelo-eg1nu
      @Marcelo-eg1nu 2 года назад +1

      @@SauceStacheno, u r awesome
      My comment was a reflection of what you bring to the world seen through my eyes, so u the awesome one

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад

      @@Marcelo-eg1nu Please do explore this. Take your time, and my only advice is, when you remove specific animal products from your regular diet, make sure to understand which plant items you will need to retain the nutrients you're eliminating. I've seen many fail, just because they only ate more of what they liked, after cutting out animal products. As in, trying to live on pasta and rice. If you do it right, you'll never regret it, and never look back.

  • @JoMidnight
    @JoMidnight 2 года назад +2

    I love your videos so much! And totally agree with you on the addition of old bay. I always add that to my crab less patties. It really adds something special to "seafood-ish" recipes.

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад +1

      That was the odd item out for me. I never had Old Bay in anything, so it wouldn't be a "familiar flavour." I always assumed it was used to cover up the more unpleasant smells and tastes of seafood. To me, lobster tasted like nothing, and crab was like eating rotting rubber bands. I couldn't imagine eating crayfish. All of those sea bugs just grossed me out, having things looking at me. Shrimp was all I could manage, so I really don't miss them. Gardein battered fillets are so amazing, I never worry these days. Caroline's Fishless Tuna, in cans, is amazing, if you can find it. I would like a decent salmon replacement, to make my mom's salmon casserole (with melted Velveeta, and prepared, instant mashed potatoes). Getting that right and Vegan would really take me back.

    • @JoMidnight
      @JoMidnight 2 года назад +2

      @@injunsun I think a lot of it is what each of us grew up with as kids. For most of my childhood I lived on the ocean. We usually ate whatever we caught. (Going to the grocery store was not easy as it was an hour away). And sometimes we would buy seafood from the local fishermen as they drove their boats past our dock. We used old bay when we wanted a more spiced flavor in our food. Sometimes we just stuck with the more natural, sweet flavors that comes from seafood. But I can understand seafood not appealing to you. Thank you for the recommendations. 😊. And I do hope you are able to find a replacement for your mom's casserole. I don't know of any vegan salmon that would work. If you dyed the canned mock tuna with something like beet juice and added something umami to it, do you think that would work? No clue on getting the vegan Velveeta, other than maybe trying one of his stretchy cheeses or maybe a premade one? I like diya cheese.

  • @ladymalikah
    @ladymalikah 2 года назад +6

    I once saw a recipe where they added seaweed to the batter and they said it makes it taste a little like fish. Are you open to trying that?

  • @joanneandrews7280
    @joanneandrews7280 2 года назад +6

    I'm in the first couple of seconds, and I'm excited about this! I remember Candice/Candace (Edgy Veg) using an eggplant some years ago to make a "filet O ISH" sandwich. Looked good! I'm so trying this one!

    • @MrEliseoD
      @MrEliseoD 2 года назад +1

      If I recall that video, all she really did was cut into a square, crumb it and fry it... there was no real prep to get it to the consistency or flavor of fish... Matt here at least tries to expand on the flavor and consistency profiles to mimic the proteins...

  • @zezty4295
    @zezty4295 2 года назад

    I can't wait to try this.I hav a eggplant from the market o don't want waste and fish is the only thing I miss as vegan being a Canadian Scot.
    Thanks.

  • @mzphitslave
    @mzphitslave 2 года назад

    Baigan (Eggplant) Pakora! Beautiful - thank you!

  • @danowest
    @danowest 2 года назад

    Going to try this! I might put a sheet of nori on the fillet to make it a bit fisher though

  • @TomSmith-jp1es
    @TomSmith-jp1es 6 месяцев назад

    Using aubergine is a really cool idea and it looks like it turned out great except, as a Brit, I'd say the batter looks a bit heavy and a bit too dark. Try it on higher heat for less time next time and you'll get a really bubbly/fluffy batter that sets quickly and so you can whip it out sooner before it gets too dark!

  • @PsychicEdits
    @PsychicEdits 2 года назад +1

    I'm not much of a vegan eater, but I still love to watch you get innovative with vegan cuisine!

  • @kahare9565
    @kahare9565 2 года назад +1

    Sorted Food also did a vegan fish and chips with eggplant and they also tried it banana blossom. This one also looks really great

  • @kiwifeijoa
    @kiwifeijoa 2 года назад

    This looks so good, and clearly works well if Monica likes it. Wonder if it might be nice using parsnips, or a strip of nori along one side before battering as you've done in other recipes. Really like how you acknowledge your sources of info, classy.

  • @santiagomoneta
    @santiagomoneta 2 года назад

    Trying this now... the eggplants are marinating.. fingers crossed!.. at this point I can tell by the reaction that this wont blow anyones mind... but im excited to share mine once they are done.. great work!

  • @leahlockettharris4579
    @leahlockettharris4579 2 года назад

    I am here for these filets!!! I can't wait to make these.😋

  • @chickentendies5215
    @chickentendies5215 2 года назад +2

    im not even vegan. why am i bingewatching this channel?

  • @laranadesign4764
    @laranadesign4764 2 года назад +1

    Eggplant is actually fantastic for mock eel for sushi. I can't remeber where I saw it, but tried it with a companion "eel" sauce and it was perfect. 👌

  • @brokeazzbeach3648
    @brokeazzbeach3648 2 года назад +1

    Mmmm this would also be a good way to make bacalaitos (Puerto Rican fried fish patty thingie). My mom was looking for vegan versions and this might just be it! Thank you!

  • @laffbath6740
    @laffbath6740 2 года назад +1

    Nice video! Have you ever thought about dehydrating things like eggplant before putting them in marinades? If it’s dry, it’ll have a lot more space to soak up the flavor of what you put them in (since there will be no water)

  • @HaysonTM2
    @HaysonTM2 2 года назад +2

    I am a complete stranger to meat substitutes and vegan things like that, But my girlfriend was actually bitten by some tick or something that gave her an allergy to most meats and fish, so I've been thinking about doing some of these recipes but as a complete noob I wouldn't know where to begin but you make things very simple in all of your videos! I've been thinking about trying some for me and my S.O.

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад

      My aunt got lyme disease, so I know how shitty things like that can be. I wish that hadn't been your introduction to Vegan food, but there are so many YT content providers making such amazing dishes. I'm subbed to a dozen or so, if you want to peruse my bloated subscription list. I also have archived videos in categories, one of which is just "Recipes." Those are all either Vegan, or easily made so with substitutions. I hope you'll find things you will both truly enjoy, and I hope that exploration may lead you to understanding the many reasons why we Vegans do what we do. We aren't all shouting activists. Be well, and good luck with your S.O.'s health.

  • @extropiantranshuman
    @extropiantranshuman 2 года назад +1

    I really would like to see a video on how you tried to make the eggplant steak and failed. I mean couldn't you add some orange pulp to it and use the meat tenderizer or something (like dehydrating and rehydrating)? I mean you got so many 'tools up your sleeve' I bet there's something you have that you could make work.

  • @shantelleh4412
    @shantelleh4412 2 года назад +2

    Another awesome video…could you try to do a vegan cottage cheese sometime? We’re definitely lacking a good vegan cottage cheese that tastes as close to the real stuff as possible!

  • @charlotteyapvegancooking2251
    @charlotteyapvegancooking2251 2 года назад +3

    that looks incredible! that batter crust 😍

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад

      It was SOOO good!!! Thank you so much!

  • @francihenderson8526
    @francihenderson8526 2 года назад +1

    That totally looks like a fish fillet! I plan on trying this even though I eat fish, because I absolutely love eggplant.

  • @helen2061
    @helen2061 2 года назад

    Looks great!

  • @hannakinn
    @hannakinn 2 года назад

    This "fish" looks sooo yummy. I love eggplant, I actually don't like fish fillets. I might make this and not even try to have it mimic fish. The only fish I like to eat as a filet is salmon. I love shrimp, crab and scallops though oh and canned tuna, yum. I usually love the majority of vegan food options you present, they're fun! I'm not vegan but really do love your recipes, appreciate your experimentation and adore your enthusiasm. I also love the taste test portion of the videos with your girlfriend. It's so stinking cute when the two of you tap forks before you taste test. Thank you for your hard work and awesome content.

  • @VIsTheMusic
    @VIsTheMusic 2 года назад +1

    I love eggplant and always thought it was fish-like. Awesome recipe !

  • @severinazink747
    @severinazink747 2 года назад

    That looks delish

  • @garymahon2361
    @garymahon2361 2 года назад

    I love this channel. Thank you.

  • @santiagoFvl
    @santiagoFvl 2 года назад +1

    These look like they'd make incredible fish tacos!

  • @YT-vm7lw
    @YT-vm7lw 6 месяцев назад

    I haven’t tried it yet but I have heard adding blended seaweeds to the flour dough gives a more fish flavor.

  • @irishcajun85
    @irishcajun85 2 года назад

    I’m in the American South and grew up eating deep-fried eggplant. It’s delicious ♥️

  • @alyssaamos8201
    @alyssaamos8201 8 месяцев назад

    Any baked option ideas?

  • @KnowYourProduce
    @KnowYourProduce 2 года назад +3

    Pretty darn good is right! I like this version much better 😊

  • @hollyjustice9858
    @hollyjustice9858 2 года назад

    This is awesome

  • @castawaygibo9661
    @castawaygibo9661 2 года назад

    Soak in salt to draw the bitter out before seasoning and cooking. You can brush it on with some water and really get it on the eggplant to take the bitter out. Then marinade for 8 hours with nori and whatever spices you want your "fish" to taste like.

  • @LSNeely
    @LSNeely 3 месяца назад

    I have severe seafood and shellfish allergies, so I really appreciate this video!

  • @jaidenciantar1079
    @jaidenciantar1079 2 года назад +9

    Watching you for a while so that I can cook delicious meals for my Vegan girlfriend but now I'm wondering something for me... a DONER KEBAB! I WANT DONER MEAT MARK! I KNOW YOUR THE MAN FOR THE JOB! LETS GET IT!

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад +2

      What are you talking about. Doner? Like, organ donor? Like, Donner Party? Please elaborate.

    • @joanna759
      @joanna759 2 года назад +1

      @@injunsun think he means donair lol

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 2 года назад

      @@joanna759 Thanks, but I still don't know what that is. I went lacto-ovo back in 1989.

    • @victoriarowan2890
      @victoriarowan2890 2 года назад

      @theavantegardevegan did an amazing mushroom shwarma

  • @DiscoCatsMeow
    @DiscoCatsMeow 2 года назад

    I can many quarts of Melanzane sott'olio every year. So here is my question. Would it not be better to hydrate / marinate your eggplant fish after salting/weighing down the eggplant overnight to remove its own water? Eggplant prepared in this manner has a nice firm/dry texture. It seems that if you then rehydrated it with your marinade it would be able to soak it up better as well. Just a thought.

  • @paulawallis
    @paulawallis 2 года назад

    Where is the recipe for this? I want to make this, but I can't find the recipe on your website :-(

  • @stevie6060
    @stevie6060 2 года назад +2

    Good evening from Japan! Love your videos!!!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад

      Good Evening!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @tolgasoytekin8744
    @tolgasoytekin8744 Год назад

    We used eggplant to make vegan unagi in our vegan sushi restaurant. We marinate them and throw them in the dehydrator. They taste amazing

  • @malitathecreator
    @malitathecreator Год назад

    I wrap my eggplant pieces in nori sheets and add a little water and wrap in plastic or in a big ziplock bag and let sit 24 hrs and in wrapped and seasoned the cornmeal and it gave it a great fish flavor.

  • @justingarfield2663
    @justingarfield2663 2 года назад

    Bro this is freaking awesome!!!

  • @lordjavathe3rd
    @lordjavathe3rd Год назад

    That looks good! I wanna try that one.

  • @spanishDoll1
    @spanishDoll1 2 года назад +3

    You are awesome, how do you come up with these great ideas

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +1

      You're awesome! I always appreciate your comments and support! Means a LOT

  • @HowToCuisine
    @HowToCuisine 2 года назад +2

    How can this look so perfect!? 😱😍😍

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 года назад +1

      It came out so good!! SOO good!!

  • @michelefrau6072
    @michelefrau6072 2 года назад +1

    "frittelle di melanzana" is one of my favorite dishes since kid, a lot before to became vegan, so please just enjoy the taste of a good eggplant and don't worry to substitute anything

  • @tawana2inspire
    @tawana2inspire 7 месяцев назад

    I also add furikake seasoning and oyster sauce and coconut aminos to my Marinade. No water. Its fire.