3 Vegan Fish Stick recipes TESTED... what makes a better fish?

[@laurenhall878]

You HAVE to try vegan fish sticks with hearts of palm seasoned with nori furikake. So yummy! Shout out to Tabitha Brown for that one. ❤️❤️❤️

[@janeblow80]

That is what I use. But i just season them and bread them with cornmeal

[@SauceStache]

Totally have tried them!! Really like the taste... always wished the texture was a little better! Thats one of Monicas favorites, I need to try the Tabitha Brown version!

[@Ms.NoNo2]

I tried it and that bama fish fry was way too salty, was disappointed. Wasted $18

[@kangmanyvorn2291]

I think all for vegan fish sticks taste awesome😘👌

[@joshuawood9055]

The hearts of palm were the worst version to me. I’m waiting to try the banana blossom version.

[@margarett_b]

I am going to be honest: I am probably not going to make any of these since I don't crave fish flavours enough to go though all these steps. Having siad that, I am *super impressed* with your thought-through method of making these! The idea for the "broth" and the choice of ingredients seems great and the results were truly amazing! They looked a milion times better than any (non)vegan fish sticks I've eaten in my life (only had store-bough ones as a treat from time to time). I think some restaurants have to get into making something like that because I''s gladly have someone make these for me (and my non-vegan fam). . Sending you both lots and lots of love! I hope you're having a wonderful start of December!

[@emmasgoodies]

Ahhh those look so good!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@Flippokid]

Just fyi for people not too enthusiastic about egg replacer: it's not necessary for breading. You can very well do milk (substitute) and panko/breadcrumb mix. In that case double breading or even triple gets the best crunchy results.

[@Bv3276]

Or a flax egg!

[@GoPieman]

I made a jackfruit "fatty tuna" for sushi rolls & it was banging, at least when dipped in soy+wasabi. What it wasn't is aesthetic.

[@SauceStache]

I bet it was AWESOME

[@Rememberthe7th]

This was very cool. Awesome to see the comparisons. Thanks Mark & Monica!👍😍

[@monshalagon]

I honestly look forward to every one of your videos... I'm trying to perfect my own seitan as we speak! You are my favorite food channel by far!!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much! I really really appreciate that!

[@SeanMaslow]

"because fish is from the sea" and "vegan lemon" made me laugh hard 😅

[@SauceStache]

hahah thank you!!

[@jonathanb6371]

Oh my goodness thanks for doing this video! I literally just asked you in another video to do bamboo shoots and you actually did it! You and Monica are awesome. Love you both!

[@agneschrismer9946]

Love yours and your wifes enthusiasm. The bamboo stik looks really good .

[@MagnusSohlberg]

I've only found regular lemon in the stores, where did you find VEGAN lemon!? Thanks for this recipe, it looks very easy and worthwhile to pull off! Will absolutely do this for a party with my friends

[@tiktokviralmemes2800]

is it just me or is he just joking

[@Flippokid]

It's the ones not pollinated by bees.

[@danniellaboling3890]

@@tiktokviralmemes2800 I assume so 😂

[@zerinabianchi5415]

I’m pretty sure I would never make any of the recipes you show for so many different reasons but you’re so entertaining and informative that I still love to watch.

[@benbagley2142]

I like the 'comparing different versions' thing!

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

The THREE TABLESPOONS POTATO STARCH was kinda Jekyll & Hyde. 😂

[@TriggaTreDay]

I would love for you guys to try heart of palms as a alternative. they are already in the form of sticks and people use them to make vegan shrimp and calamari.

[@lexica510]

Hey Mark, a possible ingredient to try: in the latest Future Neighbor episode on dakgaejang (note: most definitely not vegan) Daniel mentions that the Korean ingredient gosari - fernbrake, also known as bracken - has a flavor and texture that reminds him of pulled pork. He likes the kind that's packaged in water; Maangchi prefers dried because it lasts in the pantry. Might be interesting to explore.

[@SauceStache]

That’s awesome!!! I will look into it! Future neighbor is great right!?

[@paulkieffer4536]

I was literally thinking about asking you to do fish fry! Y'all are the best.

[@thaZEBRAmussel]

I love the white bowls but I think for the videos clear bowls would be better. I like seeing what's being mixed 🙂

[@tj48649]

As a cook I appreciate true honesty like Monica's and I love your hearty laugh reaction to it. Awesome!

[@staciaustin8817]

I love bamboo shoots...glad it came in first because that's definitely what I'd pick to use!

[@gablison]

Cornstarch will only clump when put it into hot water dry that's why you mix it into cold water to make a slurry so when you do put it into the hot water the cold water will help the starch granules disperse more evenly preventing the clumping.

[@princess3193]

I'm making Gardein Fishless filets tonight lol! I need to try your recipes next! I love the crunch! Did you purposely put your TV Screensaver as fishies or dolphins swimming around?? 😂🐠

[@thefoodadvocate]

I had flash backs of the sun setter awning commercials with the audio change at the price. Hilarious. I love that you called it out too.

[@ctcentralinfo]

If you dehydrated the banana blossom or the bamboo shoots, would they will have a consistency closer to fish?

[@Peace4All09]

I can't use Panko due to intolerance "celiacs" so i use organic corn flake crumbs & i have only done Katsu with tofu. I will try banana blossom & Bamboo, i finally have an asian grocery i can use, not too much organic but out here in the Australian outback, you have to make do or improvise. I will look at Tabitha Brown too. Thank You! ✨

[@sahilsvision]

Man your presentation is exceptional. From start to end, especially the taste testing part! Please keep up the great work!

[@vegeTABLEpl]

loving your nerdiness about technique approach - what I found - regarding "egg" batters is that when you season well the "egg" mix it gives much more rounded and pronounced flavour than the spice mix in the dry element . I personally would use same spices from the marinade recipe :)

[@omanafire]

I am a carnivore but I love your videos to make interesting sides that double as a vegetarian/vegan option when I have guests.

[@adreansilver3242]

Hearts of Palm is better for fish sticks. I love them. Thanks for the video!

[@nobody8-D]

This looks awesome, thank you! ..maybe a combo of bamboo and tofu layers for a light flaky fish fillet?

[@andrewtucker5730]

I love how you think outside the box man. Thank you for the content keep it up :)

[@mickefy]

I found this video from the short you did; good thing you made it. Hooray!

[@SauceStache]

Ahh thank you!

[@thespydersnest3]

Definitely makes me want to try out bamboo shoots for a fish alternative. I currently use heart of palm and eggplant as my vegan fishes. Don't care for tofu and banana blossom didn't do well for me when I tried it before. Great video!

[@1509hk]

i use black shimeji, tahiti lemon, rosemary and maniva flour. its superb

[@jinx5887]

Mmm. Thank you for this. For several years I was hooked on the McDonald's filet o fish. That sauce and when jt was 2 for $3. Im surprised I didnt turn into a fish as much of their sandwiches I ate once but long ago. Vegan 99% now I am or maybe 98%, this has me salivating. That ocean taste and the crunch mmm lol

[@ridgleyhawthorne715]

Whoo Hoo!! i just bought some banana blossoms a couple weeks ago knowing I was going to make vegan fish! Thank you Mark 🤓, for these new recipes so I can make ever better ones!! I keep looking for fish sticks that can come a lot closer in texture,.taste, & more of a fish stick shape. I really do miss the nostalgia of eating fish sticks as a kid & have really longed for vegan ones that are not so expensive as the commercial ones which also are not available in stores on my area (to my knowledge). BTW, I also look forward to the Bamboo shoots recipe. Also, someone also mentioned using hearts of palm. I would love to try them all! Thank you for (another) Real Win with your vegan fish sticks. (😋💚🐟🚫🐠🚫 Yay vegan fish!!)

[@brilynn417]

PLEASE experiment more with ribs. Country ribs were my favorite before I stopped eating meat lol.

[@mythic_snake]

What if you blended up tofu with agar agar, heated the mixture, then poured it onto a dehydrator rack and dehydrated it a bit, like fruit leather. Then cut it into strips and layered it up just like in the video? I was just thinking how to recreate something like Cod, that has almost "rubbery" layers.

[@JTMusicbox]

Make sure you’re using sea salt because fish is from the sea… I know you did that on purpose but it’s even more funny that you delivered it so deadpan!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you! I’m working on my bits hahaha

[@taytertot666]

I have been wanting fish sticks lately so this is perfect timing!

[@emdeers]

I have been craving fish sticks! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try this. 😁 I really enjoy the comparison videos.

[@Waaltizzlr]

MY MAN!!! Actually fried fish was my favorite dish, cant wait to try this!

[@jaieatsplants]

😂 @3:04 and the fact that you cut into the video to talk about it. Love your channel and how down to earth you are. ❤

[@sizzlenbacon512]

LOL “THREE tablespoons potato starch” cracked me up

[@presidentiallsuite]

I was like noooooo, a new symptom of CV19 variation... ThreeTableCromion....🤣😂😂🤣

[@VeganDayMan]

Forgive me for my ignorance, but I wasn't expecting a honey advert in the middle of my favourite vegan channel video.

[@ryno1509]

It wasn’t a honey advert it was an olive oil sponsor and as he said it was for his parents that aren’t vegan he got the option that came with honey….

[@sjammie2004]

@@ryno1509 Sorry Ryan, but it actually was… “click link and get your luminous package“ which contains the honey… (Slightly paraphrased) Mr. Sauce Stache, still love your show!

[@jasonderr8156]

I live in a very Catholic city in the mid-west, fish fry and fish Fridays are HUGE here. I'm going to have to try this one. It will come down to budget as for money reasons my cooking experiments need to rein in the cost a bit.

[@kismypencek6185]

Who knew bamboo is saving our friends in the ocean and streams!!! Thank you!

[@vividesiles3763]

''Ail des ours'' in French works well for fish taste in tofu in my opinion. But it's very strong and a little overwhelming

[@larakoch364]

I’d be curious about hearts of palm and how it matches up - that’s the go-to fish replacer in my meal kit and what I know best other than gardein!

[@SkySweetie]

That crunch. Oh man. 10/10

[@ApocalypticRadish]

Even as someone who isn't vegan or vegetarian, I love these videos. Would love to try the bamboo shoot fish sticks.

[@ravenclawrenee]

Please deliver, thanks 😘

[@stephaniejohnson8746]

Please please please can you do a seitan Christmas ham recipe! Would love to show up Christmas Day with a big slab of tasty juicy vegan dough ham lol 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@evileyelash8094]

Maybe tofu is the favourite is because it doesn't have super tough fibers like banana blossoms & co (as fibrous does not equal flaky)😅

[@deannailiano4132]

I’m not vegan, but I enjoy this so much. I’m not even sure where to start a transition to a plant based diet. Major lifestyle changes make me nervous. Do vegans normally learn from family or is something you researched on your own? If anyone has any tips pls share!!

[@Clawdragoons]

So, little bit late to the party here, but... I grew up eating almost entirely meat. And the way I transitioned into a plant-based diet was... basically, I picked one day of the week to eat vegetarian / vegan. At first, I had no idea what to eat, but I found snacks that I liked, and I figured out some other things. It was also a day where I could try recipes. And it wasn't difficult because it was just one day. Once I had gotten used to that, I added another day. And when I'd gotten used to that, another day. And then at that point, it was easy to just go fully plant-based. My advice would be... if you happen to like food from various cultures, look at some other cultures. Especially some Asian cultures, they have less of a tendency for every meal to require meat as the star of a dish. I cook a lot of Korean food and Indian food. Western vegan food often tends to be about finding replacements for meats, but you can also just make delicious stuff on its own that isn't trying to be anything other than what it is. If any of that sounds good, I can recommend you a couple creators that I found useful.

[@tomharmon2000]

please do a video on cashew yogurt!!! I've found it really hard to do. I'd love to be able to recreate the Forager's brand style yogurt at home :D

[@baldbeardedbloke6887]

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year.

[@HOlsen789]

Love your ingenuity

[@nicktheavatar_]

Hearts of Palm is also a great vegan fish substitute!

[@Marcoosianism]

Was never a huge fish fan before being vegan but I have heard that!

[@mikeyg8568]

I don't know why you don't add kelp to some of these, it's got a great "sea" flavor

[@miquipez6385]

He did

[@bonsaiswildbbq4663]

what kind of Herb did you use at 2:33min before using sellerysalt?

[@Mopsie]

3:23 omg, this was hilarious. Thanks for explaining it. It made it so hilarious. I’m laughing my ass off. PS: Every time you say fish stick I hear “fish d*ck”

[@rinate2887]

Looks delicious 😋

[@greenfieldworkflow3456]

I am confused is it Xanthan Gum and GLuten Flour for the Mariande? or is it exchangable?

[@UkeofCarl]

This was a really lovely video. Thank you.

[@angelpimienta6819]

Try using Palmito, it really does work

[@sbrbrad]

No eggplant? Your eggplant fish and chips was mindblowing.

[@rn2787]

Maybe tvp flakes would accomplish the mission of texture and protein. I think most people including myself use tofu because of the nutrition.

[@calvincngo]

Does the bamboo flavor still come through? Because I strongly dislike adding bamboo shoots to recipes as I find the flavor overpowering

[@kennethgray545]

Very good. On your computer screen in the background, did you deliberately put a swimming fish screensaver or is that a happy coincidence? Around 11:36

[@LaserBeamKing7]

That edit was funny as hell 😂 Then pointing it out 👏🏾

[@Njae2000]

A few of these should be combined. I bet it would be wonderful.

[@michaelramczyk4721]

@saucestache, I love your recipes. I was a diq before, my bad....Hey, when are you gonna start selling some products? I currently eat all the vegetarian and vegan stuff, Beyond, Gardein, morningstar, impossible, tofu, seitan, soy curls, and all kinds of stuff like that. I have made my own faux chicken with skin, and I make a killer vegetarian spaghetti, I use Morningstar crumbles, porcini, truffle, tomato sauce, olive oli, garlic, sea salt and red wine. Love all the new recipes BTW.

[@Shardae8810]

This looks so good!!

[@katiehemstreet8939]

Awesome. 👍

[@Mimijona]

Finally something I truly miss from my non-vegan days!! Salivating just watching this.

[@schnibbelkram]

Hey man, love your stuff. Would you give us a "Fish&Chips" recipe based on this one ? Greetings from Germany !

[@margarett_b]

Also, can we appreciate you are so committed to making things clear you even highlight that your lemons are vegan? ;P

[@sabrinaselfhealth875]

could you write somewhere the list of ingredients. would be great and easier to understand. thank you

[@christophewhit]

I would recommand for more "fish taste" to blend nori in the marinade. And I would have love to see some trad beer batter, maybe trying to do kinda the Filet-O-Fish burger in another video ! Otherwise very good video again ! Really suprise that bamboo actually win. Gonna try that !

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Hey, All New Vegan Channel!!! Looking for some added recipes to your cookbook "Check Me Out" kzbin.info

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Great ideas ! Vegan fish in all forms is what we need. People know about the rain forest being savaged but they have no idea that the bottom of the ocean is assaulted a lot more.

[@sewcraftylion]

Honest question, can we breed more fish like we grow more veggies? Some veggies experience trauma when removed from the earth, what should we do about that?

[@MemelordSupreme]

I never really cared for fish when I ate meat (25+ years ago!) except for maybe fish sticks, but the last time I had those I was probably 13 haha! It's funny though because I have to say those dang gardein fish fillets are awesome and I buy them occasionally and eat them more than I ever have actual fish

[@stephaniemacfarlane7297]

For the tofu, why did you cut it keeping it in one piece instead of slicing it like the bamboo? Thank you!

[@K-MHamm]

I‘m guessing he cut them once almost all the way through to create the flakyness and then all the way through crosswise to create a stick. Hope that makes sense!

[@DjurrenArt]

Do you mind? I’m doing the fish stick! It’s a very delicate state of mind!

[@tiffanienguyen7174]

I wonder if you used frozen tofu instead of fresh tofu???

[@monshalagon]

First!! Love ya Sauce Stache!!!!!

[@SauceStache]

Yes!!!

[@epiphany2612]

Yaaasss! ❤️Can You Do A Crab Sticks Video ?

[@patriciaisaacs3080]

Late to the vid, so idk if the comment will be seen, but I've been seeing people use celeriac/celery root to make fish sticks lately too

[@SauceStache]

Ahh I've actually done that! I have a video from a few months ago where I made a celery root fish... its not my favorite. Its good. But more celery like than anything I made here

[@patriciaisaacs3080]

@@SauceStache oh no, I must have missed that one, gunna have to go back and watch it now

[@miriamschiro8585]

Need to get kelp seasoning

[@empresskiya6466]

Ooh ❤️❤️❤️❤️😋😋😋😋😋😋 looking forward to making these

[@mariadallaire5286]

I don’t think they ship in Canada😢

[@MzCAGOMEA]

When you said 3 tbls potato starch my brain said WHAT?!!! 😂😂😂

[@sebastiancastro5427]

i thougt you were gonna put nori in between those layers

[@amady6]

Replacement for the wheat gluten for your celiac friends?

[@joeb4142]

I’m guessing the tofu sticks had the mouthfeel of biting into a deep fried cheese stick. Looking forward to trying the others as soon as I can get the motivation to head to the oriental supermarket.

[@Dreamysunshine23]

Awesome... love that the taste test has the fishies in the background lol

[@jacklynland3109]

I wonder how some of your recipes with gluten will work with Organ’s gluten free gluten?

[@wotiluv]

My favorite part was when you stopped whisking but the sound continued 🤣🤣🤣 but this was good video nonetheless

[@cariboucash.1762]

I wonder if you can make jackfruit fish stick because there meat look fishy meat like can tuna or chicken

[@miriamschiro8585]

So wondering why use chopsticks for holding the tofu?