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

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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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +470

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Thank you!! I appreciate that.

    • @anthonymcnab9784
      @anthonymcnab9784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SauceStache I ADORE your videos bro 😎

    • @deanawaddell8434
      @deanawaddell8434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @AlexParkerEmcee
      @AlexParkerEmcee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's common sense and beyond being commented on

    • @Jauloid
      @Jauloid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @spanishDoll1
    @spanishDoll1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That sounds wildly good!

  • @HarveyHirdHarmonics
    @HarveyHirdHarmonics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    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. :-)

  • @Jalbert1989
    @Jalbert1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @funnystuffpokemon
    @funnystuffpokemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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

  • @fabihabushra7927
    @fabihabushra7927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @darkarale
      @darkarale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @megsarna7429
      @megsarna7429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 😀

    • @doctorpeds7149
      @doctorpeds7149 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too!

  • @peterpham9365
    @peterpham9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @marystestkitchen
    @marystestkitchen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    sees thumbnail,
    immediately AGREE!!!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @JesusSaves777-x8i
      @JesusSaves777-x8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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

  • @your.highness1110
    @your.highness1110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I loved that haha

    • @user-wi6uk3om3j
      @user-wi6uk3om3j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SauceStache i love you 🤟🏾

  • @TheFloatingSheep
    @TheFloatingSheep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @R2Bl3nd
    @R2Bl3nd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @cajunchild5727
      @cajunchild5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree!

  • @coreyoleary7089
    @coreyoleary7089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @margarett_b
    @margarett_b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @cajunchild5727
    @cajunchild5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sarahgutierrez7065
    @sarahgutierrez7065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @winterwildflowers8439
    @winterwildflowers8439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!

  • @doowtnehpets
    @doowtnehpets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great tip I'll try that

  • @JTMusicbox
    @JTMusicbox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MysticScapes
    @MysticScapes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @extropiantranshuman
    @extropiantranshuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you elaborate on the avocado thing?

    • @vloomn
      @vloomn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aryaramkarran4092
    @aryaramkarran4092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @eriktorres6994
    @eriktorres6994 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @chickentendies5215
    @chickentendies5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @d.k.2272
    @d.k.2272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Tortilla.Reform
    @Tortilla.Reform 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Nextyu74
    @Nextyu74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @HaysonTM2
    @HaysonTM2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @Bazziness
    @Bazziness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @0odles0fBrutals
    @0odles0fBrutals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @laneyliberty
    @laneyliberty ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @joanneandrews7280
    @joanneandrews7280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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...

  • @justinmanning
    @justinmanning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @aminae5582
    @aminae5582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 :)

  • @TomSmith-jp1es
    @TomSmith-jp1es 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @samserena9050
    @samserena9050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mrmagickkarp6132
    @mrmagickkarp6132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Trying to make healthier choices

  • @Marcelo-eg1nu
    @Marcelo-eg1nu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!! Thats so awesome!

    • @Marcelo-eg1nu
      @Marcelo-eg1nu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @Radical_Dreamer
    @Radical_Dreamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jaidenciantar1079
    @jaidenciantar1079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @joanna759
      @joanna759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@injunsun think he means donair lol

    • @injunsun
      @injunsun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @victoriarowan2890
      @victoriarowan2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @theavantegardevegan did an amazing mushroom shwarma

  • @castawaygibo9661
    @castawaygibo9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @KnowYourProduce
    @KnowYourProduce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @cinebonne
    @cinebonne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “The eggplant tastes a little eggplanty.”

  • @shantelleh4412
    @shantelleh4412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @kahare9565
    @kahare9565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @hannakinn
    @hannakinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @atrotsiuk
    @atrotsiuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're going to love it!

  • @Angels-3xist
    @Angels-3xist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can only tell you one thing I think Mr. Ramsay should do with an eggplant, but I digress. Fantastic content as always from one of the best food wizards out there.

  • @ladymalikah
    @ladymalikah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @stacis2520
    @stacis2520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have missed fish GREATLY. I was so absolutely over the moon excited for this! I really took my time cut up 3 eggplants. Put in nice tiny slices. I marinated them for almost an hour. I was also cooking some buffalo cauliflower wings at the same time. I don’t know if I over cooked it, let it stay in the oil too long, or if the egg plants weren’t fresh enough. But after cooking for 3 hours from start to finish…. They were AWFUL. The eggplant pretty much turned to slimy mush. I literally couldn’t even eat one bite. I nearly cried I was so disappointed. If anyone has any suggestions or advice I would greatly appreciate it! I would definitely like to try again when I figure out what I did wrong.

  • @michelefrau6072
    @michelefrau6072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @malitathecreator
    @malitathecreator ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @santiagomoneta
    @santiagomoneta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @tolgasoytekin8744
    @tolgasoytekin8744 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @extropiantranshuman
    @extropiantranshuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @carvedwood1953
    @carvedwood1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are really going for a fish flavor, i guess go for it. Pro tip. Fried eggplant is just as good. I wouldn't waste my time with the extra effort. Fried anything is good lol. I love how you try to reinvent the wheel but lets not forget that classics are delicious as well. You could make eggplant steak, or eggplant fish, but if im putting the time in, eggplant parm is where its at.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah just because I do this 1 thing does't make everything else worse haha I simply dont make classics on this show... no need for it as they are.. well.. classic. I leave that up to pro chefs to have fun with.

    • @carvedwood1953
      @carvedwood1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SauceStache You have some great content! Keep up the good work.

  • @sebalo689
    @sebalo689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You may wanna use seaweed to get things fishy
    Nori or really anything you just need the sea like iodine flavor

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a big fan of the kelp powder I used for seafood flavor! Its a little more mild and taste less like seaweed and more fishy in my opinion!

    • @sebalo689
      @sebalo689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the answer
      Always heart warming

  • @andrewreid7704
    @andrewreid7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salt the eggplant after you cut it first then rinse it and start the rest to get rid of the eggplant taste. Also would want to try some nori in the brine to add to the sea taste.

  • @TnT_F0X
    @TnT_F0X 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I might have to try this recipe.
    I'm not vegan, I dont like fish... but I love fried eggplant.
    I love Tempura Eggplant, love Parmagean and calzones, eggplant pizza... Marinated fried Eggplant? Mmm

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet you would like this!!! Give it a try and let me know!

  • @brokeazzbeach3648
    @brokeazzbeach3648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Dami2024ue
    @Dami2024ue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Doing this tomorrow! Smashed that recipe as always!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JoMidnight
    @JoMidnight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @indignadisima
    @indignadisima 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made it and turned out *Mark's voice* amaaaaaaazing! We were so impressed that you really don't miss anything from actual fried fish. Man you make it so much easier for many of us to go vegan :)

  • @laranadesign4764
    @laranadesign4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 👌

  • @madcommodore
    @madcommodore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The oil from non-pitted black olives + dill marinated into anything will make it taste sort of like mackerel I find. Cod has a unique flavour you can't recreate without using cod (I am an award winning East London Fish Fryer) but hey it's better than nothing.

  • @laffbath6740
    @laffbath6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @jesusreigns005
    @jesusreigns005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a no-waste vegan. Tell me what to do with the eggplant skins. (And DON'T say compost them!.... that's the LAST resort!) How can we eat them?

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh just fry them up, throw some chili sauce on them are a bit of soy sauce and toss in some sesame seeds... boom! Or just cook them in same pasta! Super good either way

  • @francihenderson8526
    @francihenderson8526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Lexusirizarry
    @Lexusirizarry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What you can do is let the egg plants sit in salt and let most of the moisture drain then squeeze the rest of the water out. It will make it firm

  • @debs-14
    @debs-14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That would be soo good with lots of salt and vinegar 🤤 Your book arrived over the wknd, I absolutely love it 😀

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yeah - I bet vinegar would be great instead of vodka. Unless you mean malt vinegar in which that's true too. I would add cracked pepper to mine lol

    • @bunyonsnipe2792
      @bunyonsnipe2792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@extropiantranshuman Clearly not had proper Fish & Chips, then :P

  • @greenacresKingFamilyAdventues
    @greenacresKingFamilyAdventues 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @harshgharlute9524
    @harshgharlute9524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you want a brilliant fish replacement then I think you should try raw bananas and plantain. Trust me they taste amazing

  • @garya3056
    @garya3056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mushy peas, too, please! 👍

  • @_greeek
    @_greeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gordon would not stop eating it B)

    • @extropiantranshuman
      @extropiantranshuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      right? I bet he doesn't bring it up but secretly indulges in it by himself

    • @_greeek
      @_greeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@extropiantranshuman Ikr

  • @charlotteyapvegancooking2251
    @charlotteyapvegancooking2251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that looks incredible! that batter crust 😍

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Dogface1984
    @Dogface1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you have to salt and sweat the eggplant first so the bitterness comes out, then marinate

  • @brandinaxdivina
    @brandinaxdivina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please make a vegan corned beef hash video! 👏🏽 The only ones currently in existence are yearsss old & just not it! Need your expertise!

  • @vegandew
    @vegandew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    got to love another _VEGAN_ eggplant recipe.

  • @nikalevidze4402
    @nikalevidze4402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should've titled this 'What Gordon Ramsay should've DONE with an eggplant'.

  • @jaeheelee932
    @jaeheelee932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me and my friends used canned banana blossom. The jarred one is to tough. Marinate it in shiitake, Kombi, Kirin etc. whatever you want, and then fry

    • @jaeheelee932
      @jaeheelee932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh be careful while handling to keep them whole (which is a quarter of one whole banana blossom)

  • @danowest
    @danowest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @deliciouscookingvlog8261
    @deliciouscookingvlog8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kiwifeijoa
    @kiwifeijoa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @damenache5406
    @damenache5406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leahlockettharris4579
    @leahlockettharris4579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @XaphanEX
    @XaphanEX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not vegan or even vegetarian but these alway look good and I'm tempted to try and make them for myself. I don't think I could ever replace meat but maybe I could cut some out of my diet.

  • @xxshenanigansxx8935
    @xxshenanigansxx8935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you can make a stake out of a radish that’s still crunchy but not a squash interesting

  • @minervamclitchie3667
    @minervamclitchie3667 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an old trick of mine when I was a vegetarian. Both with a batter and without.

  • @ShotgunLlama
    @ShotgunLlama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you've given up on eggplant steak, how about eggplant ground beef/hamburger?

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It just doesn't have the right chew and unfortunately the fibers just dont hold up to heat.

  • @RaccoonRecluse
    @RaccoonRecluse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I will add kombu to my brine for a bit more ocean taste, but otherwise this looks amazing!

  • @Wyldyflower
    @Wyldyflower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man that looks soooo good. I don’t think i would do curry powder for me even tho i love it. There are so many things and ways you could do thissss. All the possibilities 😂 my brain is like oh but this and that and this hahaha.

  • @VIsTheMusic
    @VIsTheMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ColleenHershon
    @ColleenHershon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this tonite, and my vegan boyfriend loved it! The texture was fish like, and along with the beer batter it was a good substitute.

  • @amarillasolo5864
    @amarillasolo5864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turmeric can give a smoked flavour in a marinade

  • @traceypoaps6048
    @traceypoaps6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing....wow you!

  • @Flippokid
    @Flippokid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm in your girlfriend's camp. I don't hate eggplant, but I don't love it either. Some recipes make it good though. Ill be trying this.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahah I was suprised after I remembered her feelings towards eggplant hahah This was good! Really good! You'll dig it

  • @AngelINTheMatrix
    @AngelINTheMatrix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also if you had hit it with a meat tenderizer that actually punches the meat it would have a better texture

  • @stevie6060
    @stevie6060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good evening from Japan! Love your videos!!!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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