@@littlegravitas9898 okay then I don’t understand why anyone would think It would be anything close to steak can’t really be surprised or getting expectations
When my mother, at age 18, announced that she was no longer going to eat meat, my grandmother panicked. She called her sister. "What can I make Lilly? She won't eat meat any more?". Her sister said, "Make her eggplant steak." And so she did. Mom loved it, and lived on for years. I don't know what the recipe was, but apparently Grandma could out-cook Gordon Ramsey when it comes to eggplant steaks! Mom is alive and well, and about to celebrate her 94th birthday. She has not eaten meat since 1942.
@@wachoindeed6848 read the context it’s clearly a typo. Any intellectual can see that, later in his heart felt story he says that their grandma was panicking that her daughter won’t eat meat anymore. Life is more then first impressions. It’s about seeing the intentions behind the actions. If you really read his comment then we can utilize these two really awesome tools called contextual reading and constructive thinking
@@xiominanda2956 more then caring and more then bless in this woman’s life time alone she has saved 38 cattle lives this is just for meat consumption this dosent count the loads more chicken lives she has saved. Or even accounting for the amount of fish lives she has saved. And none of this accounts for the murder of dairy cows this woman has redeemed more lives then most saints
@@SauceStache please do your version of vegan stake and use that stuff they use in impossible burger called hiym or something it makes things taste like meat
@@sparkleskystorm2855 The Impossible Burger uses modified soy and a special ingredient that is derived from a genetically modified plant: the “heme” that makes the burgers “bleed” comes from soybean roots, but Impossible Foods manufactures it from yeast in order to produce the quantities they need. This has been cleared by the FDA.
How can an eggplant not being a steak be an epic fail? It’s an eggplant. Common sense will tell you there is no possible way you’re gonna get a beef experience from an eggplant. If you want to eat a steak eat a steak. Stop trying to make not meat meat.
@@Stubbari maybe it is a “steakhouse dinner”. You can get other food at a steakhouse besides steak. I’m just saying no matter what you do to an eggplant it’s going to be an eggplant.
@@gregkeener911 This channel has multiple vegan steaks which are what you would expect from a "steakhouse dinner". I'm sure Gordon's eggplant tastes nice but it's not a "steakhouse dinner".
Right, it’s just gonna taste like steak seasoning or marinade.... but it also shouldn’t be considered an adequate substitute for actual beef, for anyone who isn’t personally, morally obligated to eat vegan.
@@SauceStache you should make a joke reply video to him taking a potato and "cooking" it with similar "techniques" into a vegan chicken breast. You'll have to throw on a Gordon wig and do your best English accent (honestly even if the accent is bad it will probably make the vid better) to really sell it but that will 100% go viral.
It always for me feels like more of an image thing. Like, back in the day people with money ate steak. Then some people see being vegetarian or vegan as being "sissy", or "weak", and then so much more in there I'm not about to get into. Maybe even sort of like bullies and how they pick on others to reaffirm their own notions of self worth, but I have housework to go do so stay safe and take care, people.
"That's a potato" LOL. dead. I was angry when I saw his video. Now I'm more angry. Chefs complaining about vegan food need to learn that there are more ingredients than vegetables..... Someone put me out of my misery.
@@RuBbRaZoR This is a good point.. I wonder how that would turn out! I mean you think people like Gordon would do a little research first.. at least draw inspo from people living the life. 🤷♀️
There is a variety of aubergine/eggplant called "Meatball". Not only more meaty in flavour but it also does not go brown when cut. A chef should know the varieties of ingredients available.
@@pattheplanter lmaooooooo were talking about a dude who runs his kitchen from his damn home. In comparison to the 2nd richest chef in the world are you actually being serious? Also sauce stash I believe is in the United States so typically to get his hands on this variety you speak of. It would require him to home grow it which definitely wouldn’t allow this video to be released in a timely manner. And thanks also saying he’s in the proper growing zone for it
@@SauceStache what kind of mushroom powder? Or is mushroom powder mushroom powder.... And, do I just add it with the rest of the dry seasoning, whenever I need that extra umami bomb? Wait wait... I just rewatched... Mushroom seasoning, you say. That's different. Please elaborate
I don't think it's fair to equate "does this pass as a steak substitute" with "is this good plant-based food." Plant-based food doesn't *need* to resemble meat. Your reactions make it sound like it's a good eggplant dish, just not a meat substitute. If so, then, yes, Gordon was able to make a decent plant-based recipe.
Thats totally fair! I come from the world where I try to replicate meat, so I think if he would have called this braised eggplant steak, or braised eggplant then I would have been a little more ok with it. But he sold it as "Vegan Steak Dinner" which to me means it was meant to replicate steak. The dish was ok, but I wouldn't have been able to eat much of it beyond it being a side dish for something. If you REALY love eggplant then you might like this a lot.
yea, my family doesn't WANT vegan/vegetarian food that tastes like meat (I just find these videos cool and interesting), and I honestly get annoyed at the idea that vegan/vegetarian substitutes should taste like meat. you can have chicken steaks and pork steaks and such, and I don't think they're meant to mimic beef steaks. same with bacon, turkey bacon is a thing. sometimes, when you make/order a veggie burger, you want a VEGGIE burger, not a beef burger made of plants (restaurants are replacing their veggie patties with beyond or impossible burgers and it's irritating). unless Gordon Ramsay directly claimed that this dish is meant to mimic a meat dish, I don't see much of a problem with calling it steak. "vegan steak dinner" shouldn't have to imply a near-perfect (or at least attempted) mirror of a beef steak dinner
Do people really expect to get a steak out of an eggplant 😁. You are right. Sort of silly by Ramsey to try and sell it to youtube watchers as a steak and sort of silly to have taken his mildly humorous (?) attempt so seriously. My friends are vegetarisn (not vegan) and served roasted portobellos to us one night and called them steak. They were good but clearly if you have been eating beef all your adult life uou know they are mushrooms with some "steak" flavorings. Very edible flavorful veggies but definitely oversold as steak.
On the other hand… having developed an intolerance to potatoes in midlife, if I can slow-roast an eggplant and have it seem like mashed potatoes? That's BRILLIANT and I'm thankful to you for telling me about it! ❤️
I have an adult onset allergy to potato and tomato too 😩 I miss potatoes lol. It’s hard to find foods and eat out because so many foods have potato in them. Even in ways that the ingredient is seemingly disguised as “food starch”.
Go off Mark. He's so out there about going after vegans. But then he blows up this recipe with the omnis because he's Gordon Ramsay. And it's just bad. I love eggplant and it can be amazing but this is just a sad recipe.
It was REALLY disappointing!!! I knew it would be pretty soggy, but I just hoped that there was something happening that I didn't quite understand yet hahaha but no.. it was mash.
@@SauceStache I figured it would be bad, the only way you could get anything close to steak is to really cook the moisture out of it and even then it would probably be bad. I have used eggplant and other squash to make "fish" filets and it has an ok texture for that when it's done right.
@@carterhiggs6466 yeah, I kept on expecting a step where you press the eggplant after salting it and then brush off the excess salt or something similar
@@carterhiggs6466 I just happened upon this video by mistake and watched it twice. The first mistake I saw was he added red wine before roasting it. I immediately thought that was weird as eggplants are like watermelon as they're mostly water. I immediately checked out Gordon Ramsay's video and although it's not very clear, he definitely roasted it with just the dry rub seasonings. This would have dried out his eggplant way more than this as this was being roasted on top of red wine, which is liquid. Don't know how it would taste but, I can definitely tell you Gordon Ramsay's version isn't going to be this mushy mess.
@@saysoun752 that’s actually not true. Ramsay’s videos skips half his steps. The steps are laid out clearly on his website. I followed Ramsay’s instructions verbatim pretty much.
Pretty sure Ramsay was coerced into his steak video by his marketing team. "Gordon, c'mon. Veganism is trending now. We gotta cash in." "Fine, but you're only getting 2 minutes of my face over Skype."
@Daniel Loveland I think they just want to get the "flavor" of meat without resulting in the death of an animal, or maybe they just want to show meat eaters that there are vegan alternatives of meat? Most meat alternatives that I've seen are pretty gross, but the Indian vegetable burger and radish steak looked quite appetizing.
@Daniel Loveland Hey, can’t speak for all plant based people but for me it’s because I friggin love the taste of chicken, burgers, pizza etc but I also love animals, so don’t wanna support the meat/dairy industry. Some vegans can be really pushy and shitty but I just want animals to not suffer, why are my tastebuds more important than a life? That’s the way I look at it. Also… this recipe looks rank 🤣
he is a master chef. of course he knows how to make plant based food. he has done this for years. a steak doesnt have to taste and feel like beef steak to be steak.
@@alienlife7754 you have a point though. plant alternatives are disgusting, but still. its gordon ramsay. he has been cooking for years. he should know how to cook things.
a good eggplant steak is the classic 'parmigiana di melanzane'. You cut the eggplant into thick slices, then you coat it with breadcrumbs and fry it until it is crispy. Then you put it in the oven with some mozarella on top until it melts. And finally you serve it with tomato sauce. I know this channel only use plant food, but I think you can find good alternatives for the non plant ingredients on this recipe. It is relatively easy to make and tastes really good.
it does not taste like steak.... it is shaped like a steak and people make parmigiana with real steaks also. I am a meat eater and I actually prefer the eggplant one over the regular steak one, because I like eggplants. I believe the original recipe is the eggplant one but I'm not 100% sure.
@@noahhawkins1534 I don't think so. Maybe the side touching the steak will get a little soggy because of the steak juices. So my advice is to eat it fast to still get the crunch.
I saw Merle’s video about the egg plant steak and decided to try it out yesterday. I didn’t follow the recipe and it came out great. After removing the skin I marinated it in some dark soy sauce,garlic,rosemary and red wine for an hour. Removed it and let it dry. I rubbed it with smoked paprika,coriander and black pepper. Threw in into the oven for 45 minutes. I started basting it with the marinade but never let it sit in too much liquid (to prevent the mushy texture.) The texture came out great and the taste resembled pastrami. I was actually proud of the outcome and I will definitely make again and again.
Thats awesome!! If it had a dryer texture there might be a way to get it to come out right. I might mess with it a little more to see if I can get it to work.
@@SauceStache I have no doubt you’re gonna knock it out the park. Seeing that you are in my comment I would like to thank you for all the content you make. You made going vegan a lot simpler for me. I am always trying out your recipes and I throughly enjoy tasting the labors of my cooking. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Kinda fits my perception of Gordon. He might have a couple dishes where he really shines, but take him out of his comfort zone and it's all gone. His pasta sucks and apparently, so does his plant-based stuff.
Ah yes. The man who travels to more than half the countries in the world learning different dishes and cooking for different ethnicities and people only has a couple good dishes💀 his “comfort zone” is everywhere. Steak doesnt imply tasting like beef or being beef. Steak refers to the cut. Never heard of “steak fries”🤣
@@SauceStache silken tofu after baking in the oven becomes surprisingly similar in texture to boiled egg whites, which is probably a useful trait, but a steak made with it would be the absolute worst, lol
@@SauceStache I'm a chef so I was very disappointed. Like why put this recipe out there? So many people must have spent their money on some of these ingredients. The rub is good, though. I'd use one of your mock meats in lieu of the eggplant
@@SauceStache Yeah! Maybe he'll learn some vegan food techniques with your channel! (And by the way, I LOVE your videos, keep it rocking Mark!) PS: Please, send "Hello" to your Brazilian's fans in one of your vídeos, that would be incredible :-) Thanks Mark, you're a very nice e gentle person!
Hi I'm a Filipino and you can also grill the eggplant. We always do dat to make "tortang talong" and the eggplant taste just like "gisang talong" Gourdons recipe is just like a more expensive and more hassle than making ginisang talong.
Thank you for the taste test. I think Gordon Ramsay was aiming at a very good eggplant dish, and I believe he did just that, he’s never been into mimicking meat, the plant based recipes in his repertoire (and he has a few of them) try to put an emphasis on the vegetable and its natural assets. I for one seldom eat aubergines, except as caviar (his recipe actually) and this recipe made me feel like trying :)
I feel like the problem comes more from the title 'steak' than the dish itself, at least from what most people say. Another thought, wouldn't it be possible to sear the eggplant off before putting it in the oven? Just to get a bit more texture
Eggplant always reminds me of my grandmas garden, it was the first time I saw an eggplant and I was convinced that it was a pod from Invasion of the Body snatchers
Still hoping that collab with Guga comes through! Enjoyed the new tasting format, especially for this one. Gordon definitely went more for looks/taste than texture like you always do!
I’m so glad you tried this and gave an honest review! When I watched Gordon’s video I thought there’s no way that actually has a good taste or texture. All of the amazing meat-like subs that you make just show it’s possible to make great and easy plant based meats! Gordon could learn from you! 😉
Really appreciate being able to clearly hear Monica's insightful comments. Thanks Mark. You're swell! The Mid-Eastern women we know who are proficient in cooking eggplant to a meat-like texture always use the salt dehydration technique first. The water will leave the eggplant flesh and dilute the salt. It will be come firmer and more meat-like the longer you let it dehydrate.
@@SauceStache flavor-wise for sure, but when I saw him make it I just thought how eggplant is so mushy and the way he prepared it it was just like he wanted it to be a mush bomb 🤣
I just found your channel, and it’s awesome! I’m turning 13 this year and have been vegan from birth. I’m hoping I could show your recipes to my father, and potentially help him with cooking them. ( :
@@SauceStache ;/ In my opinion it should be really well spiced, not only on the outside as he does. Eggplants are like a sponge, they take whatever flavor you add to them. But the flavor should be added everywhere.
I think that's the point. It's a "vegan" steak, not an actual "steak" (meat). The important thing is: is it taste good? well your wife say yes so that would pretty fair imo. Personally, I would probably use a dough of tofu & tempe & wheat to make the base of "meat" mix with some umami flavor ingredients like mushrooms or certain types of seaweeds. Basically a vegan juicy meatloaf with the shape of a steak LOL
Just a side-note. as a vegetarian chef, given my choice of oils and spices, I could make a cardboard box taste like meat, let alone a gorgeous BRINJAL! [ aka, Aubergine, Melanzana, Egg-plant]
End his career? You've got to be kidding. This pathetic youtuber will never get even an ounce of the fame Gordon has gotten. Plant based food is a joke.
@@gameer1010 My great grandmother ate everything under the son and lived to be almost 100, she starved because nobody properly fed her. She was on track to live beyond an entire century.
It just completely baffles me that Gordon Ramsay, the man who acts like he's never heard of a vegetarian when he encounters one on his shows, would make a vegan eggplant steak
The instructions are in the description of Ramsey's RU-vid vid. Merle O'Neal made it that way and said it tasted amazing: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vpXN8umH9Go.html
vegans: we need protein too gordon ramsay: ok here's a slab of vegetable i need a compilation of clips of monica talking - she's got such an incredibly calming energy
"vegans: we need protein too" There is an abundance of proteins in the plant world. Ethical vegans just also want something that reminds them of meat wtihout having to cause insane suffering.
I don’t pay that much attention to Gordon Ramsey. I think he is a nasty person. That being said, if he mocks vegan recipes, how much stock can we really take in his recipe being any good?
@@ridgleyhawthorne715 hes a food critic, and him being mean to people is because he wants them to be better. And hes not mocking vegans, I'm pretty sure he only did that for the vegan teacher.
You should consider to dehydrate The eggplant. I'm pretty sure The textura would be incredible. Look for the italian recipe "Melanzane Sott'olio" they use a dehydration method with salt. It's not cooked! Serious...the texture of this raw cured eggplant is amazing!
Thank you for bringing up Gordon mocking plant based foods. This guy is 100% just following this for the trend. He doesn't care about plant based food or the people that eat it. He isn't willing to put in proper effort to cater to more people. I really appreciate your channel. You aren't a vegan, but you still care to create things that everyone can enjoy. It's inspiring and we need more chefs like you.
Well done for sharing your recipe. Personally, I believe that Irrespective of the types of ingredients/additives one uses to cook an eggplant with the intention of converting it into a meat steak, an eggplant will always be an eggplant. Just loud thinking 🤔
Let the eggplant taste eggplant , every fruits and vegetables has its own unique flavour and taste .The eggplant doesn't need to taste or become like a meat .There are so many tasty recipes of eggplant if only Gordon Ramsay knows how to cook it .
You DO REALIZE steak also means thick slice of something right? (i.e., Swordfish steak, Mushroom steak, Cauliflower steak Salmon steak...) So eggplant steak is just a thick piece of eggplant. Not eggplant that tastes like beef.
if you want just repeat the roasting part and peeling off the skin, and then squash it and add egg\s depending on how big the eggplant(and the egg should already beat), and then fry it. There you have it "Toratang Talong"
Using addictive animal products is such a crutch for these so called chefs. Someone with real skill, will blow your mind with just plants. Sauce Stache FTW!
It doesn't taste like steak because you cooked it wrong.....you forgot the bad language. I think thats a key ingredient with any of Gordon Ramsays dishes!
As per your poll....no he doesn't know! No shame in that.... EDUCATE!!!! LOVE YOU BOTH. also thanks for bringing back the actual eating of the food lmao
If you slice and salt the eggplant to draw water out you'd probably be happier with the texture. But at that point you might as well just make eggplant parmesan.
When I make aubergine steak I prick it all around with a fork and roast it in oil for like an hour in an oil and seasonings. I then fry it in a cast iron and add a sauce as to crisps up.
if u want something tasting like beef from an eggplant just go eat beef buddy lol. Also a steak by definition does not mean beef could be anything which is a thick slice.
Degorging the "eggplant" or aubergine and then press it. I would assume removing the minority of the liquid and then pressing it would result in a much firmer texture. Baking it wile being pressed would also help. Only worry would be the moisture but I'm sure a vegan specialist maybe able to add additional techniques to improve upon my idea.
So what if we cut a nice piece of it off and cook it in a skillet for a couple minutes on each side like a regular steak? Do you think it will be any better or the same
