I Made Gordon Ramsay's Viral Vegan Eggplant Steak

[@MerleONeal]

For those of you wondering: The baking dish is STILL soaking 😩😅 AND THE WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE I USED IS ANNIES VEGAN VERSION!!!!!! 🗣

[@kristenbNabz]

Try baking soda, vinegar, hot water 🤗

[@KenzLovesMovies]

That's about what I expected

[@greg.kimura]

I second the baking soda idea 💡

[@SimplySami13]

i threw mine away lmao

[@erlenederenecourt1360]

@@SimplySami13 LMAOOOOOOOOOO

[@dc9983]

as a vegan, i've just accepted that some dishes would be impossible to remake (especially texture-wise). but ive grown to get used to the new mixture of flavors!! i'm so excited to try this- i love how this is wfpb

[@zaherido340]

I'VE SEEN THIS COMMENT BEFORE TF

[@meinhartfrancois]

I'm not vegan, but I agree with this sentiment. Perhaps there could be an added factor in the "evaluation" part of the video ? Not just "does it replicate steak 100%" but something like "would it fit your needs and cravings in situations where omnivores would get steak without really thinking"... ? Like, Merle did say she'd serve it at a fancy dinner : could you make it to celebrate someone's promotion ? Would it suit your brother's 25th birthday ? Those kinds of questions... ?

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

[@saysoun752]

@@meinhartfrancois Why do people think it's supposed to be a steak when it clearly isn't or was even meant to be? It's simply an eggplant steak which it is as 1. It's an eggplant and 2. It actually looks like a steak when it's done properly. It's titled eggplant steak, not how to make eggplant taste like steak.

[@meinhartfrancois]

@@saysoun752 During the taste test Aria makes the comparison, I think. Also, videos like this inspired me to cook vegan/vegetarian food for my family (when we could get together before coco-lala), so I tend to view recipes in that way

[@tehreemkhan8979]

Given the recent Vegan teacher getting viral, I have to say, Merle is literally the best, most tolerant, sensible and patient Vegan out there!

[@Bazziness]

Yes! I agree with that

[@zsuzsisz9263]

Tabitha Brown❤

[@lolmwah9948]

then u probably havent heard of earthling ed

[@venusvalera8692]

@@lolmwah9948 I love him

[@spicyaleks2881]

I'm not vegan but pick up limes has really good content too, doesnt cram veganism down your throat but still has great recipes

[@S1ngh86]

Ok....one thing. When they say a eggplant steak, it means a eggplant steak. Not to be confused with an actual beef steak therefore not expecting a beef taste. I remember on MasterChef professionals UK this guy cooked a carrot steak that blew the judges mind. If they were expecting a beef taste, they would've kicked him off the show!

[@mole62ssf]

I don't believe he was mocking us. Looks like an earnest attempt to make an appetizing vegan dish. Yours looks wonderful, Merle. No surprise it's delicious.

[@mambiiii882]

He was mocking That Vegan Teacher. She's a horrible woman.

[@renatobonito1521]

@@mambiiii882 truly

[@mole62ssf]

@@mambiiii882 I have only a slight idea of who the teacher is as a person. Of course I've heard of her from vegan KZbinrs I subscribe to. I'm curious. If you would please, share the horror she brings us?

[@saddany3254]

@@mambiiii882 that's funny. but lots of people took that seriously, after all it's just a tiktok. it's fun.

[@mambiiii882]

@@mole62ssf She’s a former certificated educator however has no background in veterinary nor human medicine. She has made blatantly racist, bigoted, discriminatory statements against anyone who doesn’t view veganism her way and her way alone. Here are some examples: 1. She compares sexual assault and the #metoo movement to animal lives 2. She responded to someone who said that their religion was against veganism by stating, “time to change that religion right away!” 3. Responded to a user’s comment about the death of their friend after becoming vegan. She mocks and disrespects their death by questioning whether the user “tried hard enough to get him to eat meat” 3. Her dog Bella has been vegan for a few years now. This diet is really bad for dogs since plant-based meat alternatives such as soy don’t contain vital minerals, and a dog’s digestive tract is designed for a carnivorous diet. 4. “Do you know how your ancestors were treated? Enslaved and murdered? Do you not know what they do to the animals right now?” She compares the treatment of African slaves a couple centuries back to how animals are killed for food now. 5. Coming out as a vegan animal rights activist, as someone who cares beyond themself, is much more special than it is to come out as a member of the LGBTQ community,” she said. “Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community is an entirely selfish act. It’s talking about you only. It’s not talking about the things you’re going to do to better the world.”

[@tanushajain6898]

2:05 My mom uses that technique to make bharta which is basically a mashed eggplant dish with a lot of spices and she just dips it in water to cool it down

[@ShivangiVerma11]

My mom makes it too...and I absolutely love it 😋

[@tanushajain6898]

@@ShivangiVerma11 same it's one of my fav dishes!!

[@felixxfeliciss]

Tip: Don't dip it in water, it takes away the smokiness 😁😁

[@tanushajain6898]

@@felixxfeliciss thanks but If i tell my mom that I'd get a lecture on how she has lived till 47 so she knows what to do

[@felixxfeliciss]

@@tanushajain6898 hahaha I feel you 😂

[@mansichimnani3714]

Merle, if you love eggplants you should make "baigan ka bharta" it's a popular indian dish made in very similar way, you should try it.

[@adyaanwesha]

Yes 🥰

[@deadmeatbones6742]

Baingan ka Bharata is 💘

[@SuuEva]

Yaaassssss baingan ka bhartha for the winnnn!!

[@theelectricant98]

my favorite food

[@sahilbhaila4213]

Seriously why make vegan food try to taste like meat, or look and feel.

[@the_exocentric_chef_1405]

Aria never fails to remind us how single we are💀😭

[@BElle-Ballentine]

I mean every single damn time 😂😂

[@mademoiselle7906]

EXOOOOOO

[@the_exocentric_chef_1405]

@@mademoiselle7906 yasssssss!!! 🥺❤✨

[@the_exocentric_chef_1405]

@@BElle-Ballentine 💀🙁❤✨

[@the_exocentric_chef_1405]

@@mademoiselle7906 WE ARE ONE!!! 😤❤✨

[@middleclassfoodies]

I'm not vegan..but during Lent we make this "eggplant fish fry"..we will thinly cut the eggplant and will season it with things that we usually use for fish fry ( Ginger garlic paste, chilli powder,pepper powder and salt) and fry them. It's good.. Since it's thinly sliced u will not get too much of that eggplant feeling.. Sry for by bad English 😁

[@johnna4487]

I do that with green tomatoes.

[@preetikumari1907]

That’s exactly baigan tarwa recipe from Bihar India 😜

[@MikeM-uy6qp]

as a vegan I miss fish far more than I miss meat so this sounds awesome. I feel you on the thin slices. I don't like eggplant when it's spongy.

[@eliontheinternet3298]

So interesting!

[@TheSecondOne123]

I'm vegan and love Gordan Ramsey. New and old. I have both the UK and US versions of Kitchen Nightmares on all the time. He also opened a full Vegan restaurant and has done funny collaborations with a vegan or two. All other "negative" comments he's made about vegetarians/vegans are him just busting balls because that's...kinda his gimmick and it's funny. In one of his UK episodes he helped a vegetarian restaurant, and at no point did his insist they serve meat. And then in the US version, he helped a restaurant in LA that had tons of fake vegan meat for vegan dishes and he just told them to ditch it and switch it for unprocessed vegan options. He is one of the few celebrity chefs who I think truly loves food and cooking. AND tons of his recipes can be vegan-nized thanks to how good vegan alternatives to cheese, meat, and milk are now.

[@Fairygirl-zr5qe]

Being Vegan is not an exclusive club...we should encourage anyone who is willing to explore vegan options. You catch more flies with honey 🍯

[@IS-ux6yq]

I'm fine with people trying out vegan stuff if they're sincere but Gordon does have a history of being a douche about veganism. I mean, he fed a vegetarian meat without her knowledge. Not losing sleep over it though. Hilariously, a lot of meat eaters in the comments were having mental breakdowns over him making a vegan dish for even one meal.

[@rayne92102]

@@IS-ux6yq when did he do that?

[@MerleONeal]

Amen sister, kindness breeds kindness

[@IS-ux6yq]

@@rayne92102 A few years ago and he never apologized. He also has a history of generally being a prick and was even accused of racial harassment. Afaik he's chilled out in later years in regards to...basically everything, and is a better person, but he's not someone I really hold in high esteem. So I don't really care if people are mildly rude in his youtube comments lol

[@sahilsvision]

well said!

[@SamElle]

THIS LOOKS SO REALISTIC!!! YOURE LIKE A MAGICIAN IN THE KITCHEN

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

[@MrPoliarinis]

Looks realistic? have you ever seen a steak? 😆

[@mistyautumnryvlin5791]

Omg!!! I saw this yesterday and literally said out loud “I hope Merle tries this!” And here you are!!! So excited, I love your videos!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@humayraraisaalam4291]

I actually saw this and sent it to starihht to merle i wonder if merle actually saw this from my msg

[@Msinzdamata]

as someone who grew up and out of BuzzFeed's content, seeing merle and aria who I liked as people make content that's not as overproduced and airbrushed makes me want to watch their new channel

[@JaydelCorro]

“It’s good, but it’s not ______.” Definitely say that a lot whenever I try a new vegan version of something. Sometimes you find something completely new and surprising.

[@Aria.Inthavong]

HEHEHE I AM SOMEHOW AWAKE AND EARLY!! I LOVED THIS MEAL

[@vaishnavibatni1317]

Ngl...that looks bomb😋😋

[@Bazziness]

They look pretty good tbh ngl

[@MerleONeal]

He really did, I've never seen him eat something I made so fast

[@Soultergeist]

Steak and potatoes

[@erlenederenecourt1360]

@@MerleONeal you guys are so cuteeeee😂❤.

[@christianallen9472]

I see his point here. It's a type of vegan steak without being pretentious and trying to actually imitate real beef steak.

[@minaharker6641]

How it's trying to have a vegan meal with protein being "pretentious"? Lol seitan exist since forever, eating eggplant and onions all day is vegan but you need also vegan protein, legumes, seitan, mock meats, tofu, yuba, and other really tasty food. Tofu, yuba and seitán for example are not even trying to be meat, they have their own name. Some people may miss theyre childhood food or want to introduce vegan food to others that looks and taste like something familiar. It's really a normal, very common thing that vegans do.

[@christianallen9472]

@@minaharker6641 I was referring to the videos with outrageously expensive or rare ingredients that sometimes require chemicals. My comment’s point is that vegan food can be good on its own without trying so hard to be something else

[@ensingrey1984]

@@christianallen9472 yea but, as a vegan chef this is an injustice to eggplant, none of its natural flavors are utilized , its extraordinarily overcooked and over seasoned - PAN SEARED Oyster Mushroom .salt pepper oil is the way to go , and you have a wonderful steak esq flavor , this is not an approachable recipe for anyone, its lack-luster , and childish .

[@christianallen9472]

@@ensingrey1984 to each their own. Many recipes have different levels of seasoning. I don’t think a recipe is “childish” when many other traditional or non-traditional recipes use considerable amounts of seasoning.

[@ensingrey1984]

@@christianallen9472 you misunderstand, as ive said previously its childish nature is not due to over-seasoning per say, but the the multitude of over processed cooking methods on such a delicate vegetable, that and more importantly the lack of attention to the natural flavors in the main ingredient is what I find childish... if I did the same thing to a roll cardboard it would be similar. I gave 3 reason, you disagree with 1/3, so you move to disagree with the entirety of the premise? I've no interest in your opinion , of my opinion, I said what I said , if you need to you can re-read it , everything is there.

[@lindseyhayden5600]

I have watched the bit of Aria coming in singing The Girl from Ipanema like 8 times now. What a pure moment.

[@Fezztraceur]

I thought this was common knowledge but you're supposed to leave your oven door slightly ajar while broiling. This prevents your food from smoking and potentially catching on fire.

[@ninalina3142]

Thank you! It's definitely not as comment as you think, because I did not know this😅

[@ninalina3142]

Common* Of course autocorrect works when not needed

[@stefanievick3235]

What? This wasn't even taught in the kitchen portion of my home ed class. (We totally smoked/burnt our garlic toast)

[@jessicac5779]

I cook eggplant using the same method burning / smoking it on my gas stove, but then I scoop out the inside and put it through a risotto with heaps of lemon rind and herbs... it’s out of this world delicious!

[@MzTweety2u]

Please try it again with the mushroom powder... i feel like it may have elevated the flavor profile to meat like excluding texture.

[@_unicorncorgi_]

That lowkey looks like the most decadent chicken wing

[@ENickAndy728]

I’m trying it today with “chicken” seasonings. *crossing fingers*

[@rosaunolalintino]

@@ENickAndy728 How did it go? I hope you enjoyed it :)

[@ENickAndy728]

@@rosaunolalintino Thank you! It was awesome. I used a no-chicken bouillon, chicken seasonings and white wine. Total cook time was about an hour and a half. I made an endive, fennel and orange salad and mashed celery root to go with it. This recipe is a keeper! :)

[@rosaunolalintino]

@@ENickAndy728 That sounds so amazing, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think I'll try this out next time I get some eggplants from the grocery store.

[@christengardner4780]

I thought the same thing

[@rachelannedavis6413]

I’m not vegan myself, but I am always looking for more plant based options in my diet and whenever Merle does an honest attempt at a recipe, I do an even worse attempt 😅

[@andrewmccool5923]

What’s holding you back from being vegan?

[@therabbithat]

Put some lentils or chickpeas on the side or you'll be starving because this recipe has almost no protein! Only like 5g

[@rachelannedavis6413]

@@andrewmccool5923 honestly, I don’t really have a good excuse 😅 I cook for all my roommates and they are 100% against vegan food or even veggies in general. Hopefully when I’m on my own and make a bit more money, I will be able to fully divulge into the vegan world 🥰

[@ishouldfindadecentusername6746]

@@andrewmccool5923 a good life with good experiences prevent most people from being vegan.Understand now bro?

[@muhammadhardick3220]

@@andrewmccool5923 ah here we go...

[@Snailmet]

Thank you Merle! You inspired me to give this dish a try. I totally agree with you that it doesn’t taste like a steak whatsoever. But as an eggplant dish, it’s amazing. My partner and I loved it 😄✨

[@SauceStache]

Hahaha I made this too... You had a MUCH nicer reaction! I thought it was o k. but not great and its definitely NOT a steak hahah

[@MerleONeal]

I have to agree it was nothing like steak, but I thought it SLAMMED as a fancy eggplant dish! It made me feel like a wealthy lady for a second 😂

[@blackfeathercrafts]

It’s eggplant. 🤮. You “can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear”.

[@Marina-qz2tx]

Will we see a video?😊

[@CheapLazyVegan]

seeing this dish made me irrationally angry ..... LOL people gonna make fun of vegans for calling this steak. plus this is like 5 calories... don't get me wrong, love me an eggplant, but IT'S A SIDE DISH... :( love that you guys had the patience to make this though LOLLLL so much respect

[@etienneemond7336]

@@CheapLazyVegan true but anti vegans would have been angry if it was too similar to steak too P.S I'm learning English so I could make errors and watching your videos help me learning English tysm

[@joebriscomb3826]

It’s always a good day when a new Merle video pops up in your sub box 😁

[@fogonveganoasmr6973]

Happy to see reluctant people like Gordon Ramsay innovate with Plant Foods, and your version looks AMAZING, Merle! I would have sliced the eggplant so it releases more water, it firms up more and you have more crisp outer part to eat hehe

[@msjchristine16]

Merle this hair on you 10/10!

[@MerleONeal]

AHH thank you, Jen!!!

[@msjchristine16]

@@MerleONeal 💓 love it you’re gorgeous!

[@frankrecino4645]

Why is no one talking about that guy's amazing entrance!

[@uhulpires]

I just want to say I love you two. I'm here since before you guys were dating, with the whole friendship story (I first saw that chemistry in the vegan cookie video and thought you guys would definitely be together). I always watch you two being cute to each other in the videos with a smile that goes from one ear to the other. Me and my gf have a very similar story, we were friends for like 4 years before we started dating, so the "relatableness" makes me remind of our story too every time haha Big hug from Brazil ❤️

[@nupurjain7760]

Merleeee, it's time to try some naturally vegan recipes like some from Indiaaaa

[@bhavikakosambia3307]

Exactly! Been saying that for years now..why make it taste meat like? Meat isn't the only thing considered as food .....when people keep trying to make vegan substitutes , it gives the idea that nothing made from veggies can taste good😂 But I'm used to the Indian diet so easy for me to say 🤣

[@hiiniidhee]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@bubblegirl9854]

Because the whole point of the challenge is to make fake meat taste like real meat.

[@bellybutton5945]

@@bhavikakosambia3307 Because when we go vegan, we want to still be able to eat meals that has cultural significance to us, meals that remind us of home. So if our cuisine has always been centered around meat, then we would want to replicate meat? Many people know there are plenty of vegetarian or vegan options in Indian cuisine -- it is my go-to cuisine if I go out to eat or order takeaway. But if I want to eat a cruelty-free substitute to a roast meat dish that I grew up eating, and you give me something from a completely different culture with completely different spices and texture, you wouldn't expect me to be satisfied?

[@bhavikakosambia3307]

@@bellybutton5945 that makes complete sense.... it's just that people in the media tend to all hate/ pan vegan and vegetarian food.... making fun of it for not tasting good or just being a bad substitute or something...and I'm like... that's not true... vegetarian (coz that's what I am) tastes amazing...it doesn't taste like meat....but it has never felt like a compromise or needed any kind of self-control on my part....and I did used to be meat eater who made the choice not to,when I was very young ...so I am continuously baffled by the dislike for vegan food...but i 💯 agree with what you said...I just have never seen any vegan related video that is not abt substitute so I just made the wrong assumption that they don't try different cuisines 🙈

[@SpookyBlueNStuff]

Oh merle it's always such a delight to see you in my feed. Plants, food, frank and loving discussions of relationship health and sexual health, what can't you do? You're an absolute maverick! Never stop being you! I'm rooting for you in every aspect of your life you chose to share with us. :)

[@lambulance]

Damn Merle your hair looks BANGIN'

[@MerleONeal]

Aw thanks Laura 🥰

[@marenjosephmpenaloza9119]

That made me laugh hahahaah

[@kaavyagopal5430]

Probably an unintentional pun idk but "baingan" (which is pronounced a lot like bangin) means "eggplant" in hindi 😂

[@jp8649]

This hair color is beyond perfect for you, as is the cut. It's really smart and sophisticated. Really mature w/o aging. I have been out of the loop so idk how new it is, but I really do think it looks really nice. It's like the perfect tone for your skin.

[@Olympics30]

I really love your channel. I appreciate your honesty about how you do your diet and how you’re not perfect. Also, I appreciate the fact that you don’t beat people over the head with veganism. I am a meat eater but i after watching your videos, I have definitely started to think more about how much meat I eat, and now i just have animal protein for 2-3 meals a week rather than every day. I kind of realized that I really don’t need it. I do feel healthier and my workouts seem to be a whole lot better. I love animal protein too much to give it up completely, but your channel really has started to make me think about its necessity not to mention the health implications.

[@camillebiancatimbol8554]

I love Aria's singing. I can feel his love for Merle heehe

[@lexy9210]

I could never be vegan but I always watch your videos 😂 they all look so impressive and are so entertaining

[@rocksand2853]

Merle deserves a shoutout for cooking all this delicious vegan food without a gas stove. I was impressed before but now I am SPEECHLESS!!

[@cleonawallace376]

Yours is the third video I've seen making this recipe, and you were both much more enthusiastic! Inspires me to give it a try, knowing it's not going to be anything like steak...

[@taeka1111]

I have a beautiful pet cow named Cowey. I told her, "I can't cook you because I'm vegan, but I made this vegan steak. It looks like your ancestors' cooked carcass, but it tastes really good."

[@ericaperrin9441]

Looks delicious- where did you find a vegan Worcestershire sauce (I know mine is made with anchovies)??

[@nicolescholet691]

I get mine from Thrive Market if you are a member

[@ericaperrin9441]

@@nicolescholet691 I am not a member but I will definitely check it out, thanks!

[@crozraven]

I would say it's indeed a "vegan steak," by that I mean a dish that trying to bring the main ingredient (eggplant) to the best form as an actual delicious dish instead of really trying its hardest to imitate actually meat steak dish. I wonder how it would be if you make this dish with tempe instead of eggplant. I feel like tempe or tofu can absorb so much more flavors especially with marination.

[@heyitsanna4982]

I love how concise this video is!!

[@retrotronics1845]

Not tried steak strips with eggplant yet but I do make mince for Kofte Kebabs with salted/pressed/dry fried outer tough flesh of eggplant then they just get blitzed up with oat flour/semolina/soaked chia seeds in food processor and add the flavours along with chopped onion+parsley. Red wine is defo a big part of roast beef flavour.

[@radium_habit6869]

I’ve eaten eggplant several times, cooked several ways. Every time I was more than disappointed...

[@nikkikim6908]

Pro tip: if your smoke alarm goes off while cooking, blast a hair dryer on a cool setting towards the smoke alarm. It'll go off in 30 seconds

[@reneeortiz3051]

YESSSSSS🤗🤗🤗 I TAGGED YOU IN THIS VIDEO ON THE GRAM🤣🤗 Also love your channel ☺️

[@MerleONeal]

THANKS RENEEEEEEE

[@claramelissamusica]

I love your vids Merle!! and lov u guys!

[@Nurix21]

Haha I have learned that if you are not using the same main ingredients to prepare a dish you simply cannot expect it to taste the same. But it can definitely taste delicious and resemble certain features. I definitely want to try this! And loved the video!

[@bazli83]

They're so cute with the suddent musical intro when Aria goes in.. also hmmm that is a nice eggplant recipe

[@haroldochiquito]

"I rubbed all sides of my eggplant..." Merle O'Neal 2021

[@JessicaBrown-dt1jq]

My favorite part of this video is Aria's entrance lol

[@rockneverdies96]

Helpful hint when roasting any sort of vegetable that you want to peel the skin off of: put it in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The steam from the roasted vegetable will help release the skins. It makes it easier and sometimes you get lucky and it will pull off all at once.

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Already wanted to try it when I saw his video last week. This video definitely made me want to try it more! Also, you two are adorable together 🥰

[@bhavikakosambia3307]

But...if he is a staunch meet supporter/lover/eater....and a talented chef... wouldn't he be the best person to make a vegan dish? Coz like he has the skill...and an interest to make more meat like? (This recipe excluded)😂

[@melanieferre3043]

No because he doesn't understand plant based nutrition. There is no protein in this dish. vegetables are not a replacement for meat! It looks delicious, but needs to be paired with some protein to be balanced

[@AR-ge5qf]

@@melanieferre3043 not everything needs to be a balanced meal

[@ihatethisweb9785]

@@AR-ge5qf sssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh they can't hear you they are busy trying to find things to be mad about

[@Papklo]

@@melanieferre3043just because he favors meat in his main dishes doesnt mean he understands plant based nutrition? His tastebuds work on vegetables as well ? Man is one of the very best cooks in the entire world, thinking hes „bad“ at vegetables is lunacy.

[@chynnam4868]

It would be absolutely hilarious if Gordon Ramsey saw this video and reacted to it on tiktok 🤣

[@secundrabeasley855]

Question: I cannot consume red wine. Is their a substitute ingredient I can use in it’s place?

[@lemonnguy]

I've heard of some ppl using a lesser amount of grape juice maybe?

[@jeesook93]

I think a nice red vinegar might work? You probably have to dilute it and work with the amount

[@fairyflossgurlz]

Try using veggie or mushroom stock instead

[@bogi18]

I think a good quality balsamic vinegar along the beetjuice

[@shannencj2282]

I love every videos with you in it

[@aramanthe26]

I’m so glad you tried this. It looks amazing! You did so good ♥️

[@christianzeidan7971]

Merle you should try his sauce with your wheat steak ! I love everything you do 😍

[@tejaswinitiwari]

Indian food is more easy vegan option than finding options learnt it quickly as soon as shifted from vegetarian to vegan, you can always try it

[@anisaa8803]

I’ve been going to my local Indian takeaway so much since I turned vegan lol, I’m sure my decision to turn vegan makes them very happy🤣

[@travelwithkokoleka8080]

Hey all Vegans- are You aware that Worcestershire Sauce is European Fish Sauce? Yes! Look it up. It has Anchovies.

[@Stubbari]

No it doesn't.

[@gregd6706]

@@Stubbari It is literally made of fermented anchovies.

[@hithanks6186]

there is vegan worcestershire sauce

[@juanpabloamoscotegui4151]

Full recipe please!!!! Thanks hun. Love your videos

[@zigmej]

it looks like unhealthy dump taken near campfire

[@morganaskins752]

Idk what it is but Merle is giving what she was supposed to have gave😍😍 its the bangs!

[@oyahthefirst]

Oyster Mushroom Cluster - Steaks. Literally treat it like a steak when you cook it and use all the seasoning you would with a steak... it's insane. SOOO GOOD!

[@MJ-ib7iq]

That poor dish is going to need a long soak..I will try it but it will cut it into large chunks so the flavor can go all throughout

[@syedashah4505]

First time youtube recommended me meryl's channel, and I instantly subscribe, because i know the content is going to be good. ❤️❤️

[@vroomlucas]

Thank you for the small warning before the fire alarm portion. I rarely see a warning and rarely expect one, but my phobia thanks you

[@OBIIIIIIIII]

Fire alarm goes off multiple times “Other than that it was a relatively stress free situation” Are you crazy? That is my definition of a stressful situation

[@user-lp5si7ui3w]

Ok Merle, I love you. I wanna figure this shit out: if you blended the meat of the eggplant and added a combination of the watermelon stake recipe (I'm thinking take the pulp from watermelon after you juice it) + potentially the vital wheat gluten steak recipe: would you get a perfect steak? Like can you please make a FRANK-EN-STEAK RECIPE VIDEO????

[@MerleONeal]

haha WOW OMG IT SOUNDS JUST TERRIFYING ENOUGH TO BE INTERSTING

[@timshady3565]

@@MerleONeal yes please try this recipe!!

[@stephaniediaz8382]

me watching every single one of merle’s vegan videos knowing damn well i’ll never be vegan 😭

[@andrewmccool5923]

Why not? What’s holding you back?

[@alyssamarie5377]

Girl it's so much easier than you think it is just take the plunge

[@mycousinvegan5131]

I saw this on TikTok and saved it to try. Thanks for trying it out.

[@dandles2010]

That looks SO good.

[@nupurjain7760]

And to be honest, I am sure gordan ramsey fot this inspiration from baigan Bharta from India

[@kennethcolon4269]

This relationship is a goal

[@frankrecino4645]

Yes!

[@XavieraMarie]

when you're so early to the video that merle hasn't hearted the comment from aria yet

[@michaelnicola5210]

I wish there wasn’t so much emphasis on everything being “steak-like”. Wouldn’t it be less fraught to just call it what it is? Roasted eggplant? Not all vegans want to revisit eating meat or like things that taste “like meat”. I do get the notion if inclusivity but if you try to replicate something that you already know is impossible you are setting yourself up for disappointment. IMHO. And, you’re lovely and talented and I subscribed

[@IsaacWale2004]

I actually agree with you. Just call it "roasted eggplant" or "aubergine steak" or something along those lines... it doesn't have to be seen as a "meat substitute"

[@ricardoenriquebustilloscol3778]

I really love you, and love your videos, I am always craving for more hahaha

[@marialice14]

OMG! Aria singing Girl from Ipanema!! Kisses from Brazil and the original song Garota de Ipanema 🇧🇷🇧🇷 love you both, sweetie couple! ♥️

[@RayMak]

Your looks super good too

[@wasdqwerty3550]

Found you again

[@SWard-oe8oj]

go away troll

[@SkySweetie]

Ty for being positive! Right! It's delicious on It's own.

[@safiremorningstar]

By the way, the salt on the rub is very, very important as eggplants for it to have the right texture and flavor. You need the salt on the outside to withdraw some of the liquid that’s on the inside to give it a more firmer, less squishy taste.

[@lesliefranklin1870]

Interesting idea. Generally I don't like making one food appear to be another food. Also, it seems complicated and takes a long time to prepare. I'm glad it seems to taste good.

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

If you decide to do this recipe again, you could put the eggplant in a bag or container to make it easier to peel, like a roasted pepper.

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

Yeah, I wouldn't even mind if Gordon was mocking veganism with this meal because obviously it's delicious and will encourage people to eat more plant based meals, so that's cool with me. Personally, I don't think he's mocking anyone. I think he's a business man and he realizes that plant-based food, even as a trend, is where the money's flowing.

[@dedsheeran7456]

Claim your “I’m here before 1000 views” ticket here

[@beccablueeyes99]

Have you tried bicarbonate soda and vinegar to remove burnt stuff off a pan? You just need to leave it for a while before having a scrape.

[@yumenozen]

Ah, check your stove's manual on whether you should have the door closed while broiling. Most electric ranges want the door slightly open, it what is literally called the broil stop position where the door settles at a few inches open. I've seen oven doors crack from the heat, or occasionally not cycle correctly.

[@aeronrichard8282]

Its 1am in Malaysia right now... but what is sleep right? 😂

[@Firespark81]

Worcestershire sauce is not vegan. I'm not a vegan and still know that lmao

[@Stubbari]

Yet there are vegan versions out there...

[@0Sweetsugar0]

Whats bot vegan about it?

[@LeviJamesRE]

@@0Sweetsugar0 contains anchovies which is a type of fish

[@0Sweetsugar0]

@@LeviJamesRE wtf 100% not all do. I'm vegetarian and I've always read the label etc. and the ones i used so far dont.

[@LeviJamesRE]

@@0Sweetsugar0 Yeah not all but the original Lea and Perrins (who invented it) does.

[@EdgyVeg]

We made it too. He MUST be trolling …😂🙈

[@robertruiz98]

I never really understood why vegans and vegetarians always try to make plants look like meat. Does look tasty

[@Stubbari]

You answered the question right there: Does look tasty

[@gpk1982]

You haven’t popped up on my feed in a while so I don’t know when you changed your hair but I just wanted to say it looks GREAT!!!

[@lunaboi2838]

I would've done it in a different way, frying it with the sauce after the broiling part. to get the flavour inside the eggplant, i'd let it sit in the sauce for a few hours after broiling it (and maybe make some holes to allow the penetration of the spices even further). something that could also make it taste more like a steak would be slicing it to smaller pieces (keeping the lenght, but making thinner slices). add some olive oil, the sauce and the pieces of the eggplant to medium heat in the frying pan for about 20minutes, turning sides. this should probably do it. if anyone tries it, please let me know! i'm pretty positive the outcome could be so much better.

[@litestreamer]

Thanks! I love eggplant, will def try this!

[@JMarrero1293]

Omg i love that theyre still together ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bakeneko0867]

the looooong pause to say the taste, said it all ☠️☠️☠️☠️😂

[@irenechelsia1160]

I can't believe you tried it!!!!. I thought you were just kidding when you said you're gonna try this on your channel :p

[@mercymoon4075]

Merle, you're glowing!! ♡