IKEAS Meatballs At Home, but BETTER

WHOS BALLS ARE BETTER??? you decide
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Directed by Gaz Oakley
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As a swede, I must say: your meatballs looks amazing!!

[@ylvasvenason5916]

Agreed, I'm not vegeterian but I'd choose those over Ikea any day. Look absolutely perfect and delicious! Although the tomato sauce made it more into the old school Swedish or Danish version: "frikadeller". Or Italian meatballs cause of the herbs and stuff. Again, perfection though! /Another Swede

[@gazoakleychef]

Wow thanks ❤️

[@NoahElRhandour]

@@gazoakleychef see Gaz? Told you your balls look nice!

[@andreschou9560]

you love his giantic balls hahaha

[@Broccoliii21]

Åh herregud trodde aldrig att vi skulle få se en sådan underbar hyllning 🥰

[@Unicorndogs]

I love all the recipes you share, but I must say this is the first plant based recipe that could shut my grumpy and picky 14-year-old son's mouth. He HATES any mashrooms yet he showed a huge ear-to-ear smile and asked me to add this recipe to our regular dinner menu. I still haven't told him that those meatballs were plant based 😂 Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

[@fullyplantedlife3038]

Great trick for getting the nutritional benefits of mushrooms into anyone who is not a fan of mushrooms (they are worth incorporating as they are literally brilliant for health regardless). Throw them into a food processor so they are finely chopped, then add them to your recipes, to stews etc. I used to do the same with onions, carrots, and especially with celery and NONE of my children moaned. They got the benefits of the mushrooms that way. I hope that helps.

[@thesimpleway1136]

I love this.... I have hidden plant base food into my family’s meals lately. I’m definitely going to try this recipe as another secret plant based entree 😁🤫.

[@thomashanson4576]

Can’t put my finger on what is was specifically but the cinematography in this episode was brilliant.. the colours, angles, lighting.. all fantastic

[@gazoakleychef]

New cameras 🤩🤩

[@gazoakleychef]

And the best team!

[@moegirl76]

@@gazoakleychef that would do it!

[@someguy2135]

I agree! It came across as the kind of video normally seen on television. Very impressive. New subscriber here.

[@user-jx7pq9vx4n]

Im always so impressed by the dishes you make. Your use of mushrooms and other ancient ingredients. Im an old man and you inspire me to go ahead and cook in my garden.

[@MYRAROZE]

I was sad, crying before watching this and I feel so much better now, you made me laugh

[@gazoakleychef]

❤❤❤

[@gazoakleychef]

WHAT DISH SHOULD I RECREATE IN MY KITCHEN NEXT?? Im thinking of taking on Subway next? comment ideas below 😎 Gaz

[@wilsonjones9594]

Maybe a crunch wrap from Taco Bell?

[@iCassieeLeighh]

PLEASE do a vegan Subway! It’s the thing I miss the most, spicy meats and sauces

[@LuckyLuca9]

Yes, Subway sounds great. I’d love a vegan recipe for a subway style chipotle southwest sauce!

[@juliewilliams1077]

Meatball Marinara with cheesy garlic bread please 😀😊 Gaz

[@Ella.L.]

Popular sides from McDonald's or Burger King (cause I know you already made some vegan burgers)! Where I live, we got our first 100% vegan Burger King, btw (I haven't tried it yet, though). Change is happening 💚

[@updem]

Everytime you tackle an idea you elevate it in to a work of art and a labor of love. Truly incredible.

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you 🙏

[@Julie31596]

Just what I was going to say. Gaz always takes dishes to the next level, but simplifying it so that the meals are cost effective and easy to cook.

[@deevair7137]

I’m obsessed with you and your channel!!! You’re so sweet, funny, talented and absolutely gorgeous 💞💞💞

[@toregister8615]

My mum used to say, "show me a man with a beard, and I will show you what he had for lunch". I guess she wasn't exaggerating after all. Great recipe!

[@grapetomatogirl2141]

They say that when you drop your food/a bite of food that it means someone wanted that bite. Looks like sweet, helpful, innocent looking Jimothy had an evil plan all along. 🦗

[@katiablejer2404]

Imagine being part of that crew and having fun and eating all the food gaz cooks…dream job

[@snehamand8558]

Honestly the number of layers that went into these meatballs is unbelievable. True work of art

[@julianapeters3644]

Gaz in IKEA made my day! Love the new recipe, thank you 😊 For inspiration, I would be interested in dishes that can be served at a wedding. 🤔 a bit fancy and suitable for sceptic non-vegans.

[@linahasselgren4726]

Thank you for this!!! Been missing my mom’s cooking for years living abroad and I was just thinking the other day I wanted to make a plant based meat ball version of hers for my husband. You just supplied me with all of the techniques. How did this happen today?! What a gift. Thank you also for picking the exact right sides hehe.

[@nancyherrmann2491]

I had bought a bag of the Frozen Ikea meatballs to bring them home and try them. They were so freaking tasty yummy. I have all the ingredients for this recipe. The step I'm going to decline making is the sauce to go over the meatballs. I liked the tomato flavored broth and having the mash potatoes will be my dipping sauce instead. Good job

[@EuroKitty33]

This looks so yummy - going to dive into the art of cooking with Seitan - this weekend!!!

[@TempehLiberation]

Balls look great 😳 - also the editing is fire on this video.

[@gazoakleychef]

Thanks!!!

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

And the script…

[@teki3002]

Your vids are so fun to watch especially since it feels that you are a perfectionist but your team knows exactly what to do how, they also deserve a compliment! Camera man and other set supporter well done😄 all your recepies are really cool and something special!

[@icecreamwasabi]

I love going to ikea mostly since they have the plant based meatballs, both of these look so good!

[@debbieporter1513]

SWEET ! I can't wait to enjoy these, it's been 30 years since I've had them.

[@jojoey29]

YUM Gaz, they look delicious. Definitely going to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@ellem8997]

Jimothy! 😆 So excited to make these. You're brilliant!

[@gazoakleychef]

Jimothy loved the meatballs 😀

[@ellem8997]

@@gazoakleychef of course he did! I'm going to make this on Sunday for family dinner. Can't wait!

[@Rose.Marie.]

Thank you for this recipe!!! I will try make it for my child and I

[@fullyplantedlife3038]

Well done. Showing everyone how it can be done. Superb. Thank you Gaz. Proof is in the plants!

[@lara94]

You have to be kidding me! Not me craving vegan Swedish meatballs and you presenting a perfect recipe for me to cook tomorrow 👌🏼😊🤤 I think there's a higher power around that makes us crave Swedish food as I'm seeing various people eating the typical "ikea" meals 😅😂

[@CJaneSchott]

Thank you. Can’t wait to try this!

[@empress_katalina]

I needed this Gaz! Thanks love💜💜💜🙏🏼💜💜💜

[@polmestra]

I have been looking for a recipe for seitan. This is it! It will be my first attempt at working with this product. Thank you Gaz! Your creativity is amazing :)

[@fraterpine]

such high quality videos and food...love your channel and vibes sooo much Brother!!

[@jasonmoore6966]

You put your true passion in those dishes mate

[@angelorylain]

Will definitely try this! Looks amazingly delicious :)

[@jillt.3195]

This looks amazing and not too hard to make!!! Yum!

[@joannewilliams5790]

Your food looks so good. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@EthnobotanikFAQ]

I love those plantballs. Seriously one of the most delicious store bought vegan product. In my opinion they taste even better when bought and made in the oven at home compared to the ones you get there.

[@someguy2135]

I have tried both, and I noticed at my local Ikea, the ones you buy at their cafeteria are usually not as piping hot as I would like. Fortunately, my local Ikea provides a microwave oven for warm ups at no charge or hassle. No need to ask anyone to use it or anything. Have you tried their hot dogs? If so, frozen or served to you at the store? Both?

[@EthnobotanikFAQ]

@@someguy2135 Unfortunately, never tried their hot dogs

[@lermauddechevailJohnson]

I'm part Swedish who loves 🇸🇪 dishes will definately try this, recipe! 🍝

[@Ex-dharm-rakshak]

Good recipe..ill make this tomorrow

[@DoppelpunktDeDeDe]

these will 100% be made sometime soon, I'm droooooling 🤤

[@cristinafustini6217]

Goodness me ! you took it to the next level ! Gaz, your cooking is simply amazing !!! I am going to try this recipe for sure !!!! I can smell and taste this gorgeous dish from overhere ! take care

[@teamcarenna]

You are amazing Gaz 💚 much love with all that you do

[@WalksAlone]

Absolutely lovely. The infused milk for the mash is, for me, actually the secret star! That and the steeping of the Plant Balls at the end. My kids will love this one. Thanks 🙏

[@alizastrock4841]

will forever be jealous of your crew that gets to eat everything you make!!! yummmmm

[@rachelbaird6038]

Gaz you're an amazing chef! Love your videos!

[@pauldeloecker3516]

Gaz Oakley, the official worldwide ambassador of vital wheat gluten ;) Just gotta get my hands on that stuff somewhere, so I can make these meatballs (as well as the ham, brisket, pepperoni, beef, ... you name it, he made it!) Thanks so much for inspiring all of us man, keep doing your thing!

[@tylerresto]

Just bought your cookbook! So excited ♥️

[@plantbasedsenior4240]

Thanks for the recipe. IKEA's planted-based meatballs are my favourite. I have bookmarked this to make as the weather gets colder since I spend a lot more time in the kitchen once the snow comes in Canada.

[@Lululuce]

Love your vids sooo dang much ❤️ These look AMAZEBALLS 🍝

[@despairdoll]

this recipe seems perfect for the holidays being right around the corner, i will absolutely be making these as part of my first vegan christmas menu

[@ashleysuhre5170]

Those look sooooo delicious 🤤 yum!

[@lorrieherrmann2562]

Thank you Gaz! IKEA meatballs WERE my kid's most requested childhood treat prior to our WFPB life. We live an hour from the store so it has been easy to avoid but my kid still asks "When can we eat Swedish Meatballs again?" Looks like we have a new contender for those special occasions. Still need that Lingonberry JAM!

[@lyrablack8621]

Never heard of whole food plant based being abbreviated WFPB. Nice to know, I'm using that now cause it's a mouthful lol

[@Dukeofvampires1]

feed your kid some meat if you want him to grow up healthy

[@Ella.L.]

@@Dukeofvampires1 🙄

[@Willturner6480]

@@Dukeofvampires1 jqeh

[@someguy2135]

@@Dukeofvampires1 Google the position paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to see that a fully plant based diet is not only adequate for all stages of life, but has benefits that a diet that includes animal products does not. Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and multiple types of cancer according to the peer reviewed Adventist Health Studies.

[@ritat1]

My mouth is watering for both the meatballs and the mashed potatoes - outstanding recipes!

[@RockApe_]

I love the production of these videos. Better done than what you’ll see on TV

[@someguy2135]

I agree! I just commented something to that effect.

[@mariecottom6889]

Hi Gaz. Never had Ikea meatballs but yours really look like swedish meatballs. Everything looked so delicious.😋 I guess I need to get busy and make some for my family. Thank you again for sharing your recipes. God bless you and your team.❤️

[@sarahmj3226]

These look well worth the time spent. Yum!

[@lachlananthony6983]

They look delicious. I will have to make these for sure.

[@gazoakleychef]

Please do!

[@lisag7305]

I will definitely be making this dish!!!

[@goodelleric]

Your similar meatball recipe from awhile back is a favorite of me and my wife, and our non vegan families! Absolutely amazing, glad to see a variation of that fantastic base!!

[@nickil3461]

I can't wait to try making these!!! The mash looks delicious too. Perfect for the cooler weather :-)

[@gazoakleychef]

Thank you 🙏

[@simoneammon9874]

Everything about this video is a visual delight, just can't get enough of your videos Gaz! 😍 Just wish I could reach through my phone screen and try some of your freshly made meatballs and potato mash.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I'm so pleased you're moving away from vegan "meat" products and making things from scratch. I like to know what I'm eating and to understand it. I am really going off the substitute products on the mass market. Cheers, Gaz - my first introduction to vegan cooking came from you and I'm still being impressed by what you do some considerable time later!

[@glendonong397]

As vegans I don’t think we should shy away from vegan “meat” replacement products, if we vegans aren’t gonna support this industry we can’t expect meat eaters to do so. Businesses may stop producing such meat alternatives for vegans if they feel the demand isn’t there.. Just another perspective to consider !

[@alvinachowdhury918]

Another amazing recipe 😋

[@marxistlynchist]

this is the first time one of your vids have actually appeared in my sub feed for months, it’s so frustrating. hopefully the name change will get youtube promoting your vids again because this is the best cooking show on here!

[@gazoakleychef]

Feel like this is happening to so many of my vids, please turn on the notification bell guys 🙏🙏🙏

[@jmk1962]

@@gazoakleychef - Why did you change your channel name?

[@Ella.L.]

@@jmk1962 Because of declining views he said

[@umbraacustluminaacust]

Thank you so much Gaz! I love you guys 💚

[@JesperKleifert]

Hi! I just saw an old clip of you where you eat your home grown carrots! I just wanted to say that the green stuff on the carrot is amazing in a salad! Love that you are starting out your own farming and agriculture!

[@march70]

Congrats. It looks delicious!

[@nanadans]

Looks amazing! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@mich484]

These sound so good!

[@theclosetandco]

Making these for my birthday today 🎉, they are marinating and already smell good

[@SabinaHedigerLifeCoaching]

Besides of you enjoying your cooking and food to the fullest… 😇 I so loved the great music in this video! Relaxed, cool, rrrreally nice 🤗

[@gazoakleychef]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allanmainovieytes2262]

love the dalstrong sponsorship, very much deserved!

[@magalissantiago4489]

Wow, look so delish!

[@gonzo87swe]

You really nailed the swedish style meatballs here, the pickled cucumber and lingonberries makes them fell extreamly authentic!

[@maryhart6475]

Aw, poor Jimothy - wasn’t included in the crew’s time to review. 🦗😉. Fabulous, amazing recipe, though! 🙌🏽✨🧆✨ Hey, if you’re considering doing a Subway video, might you be willing to show us a simple accompanying bread 🥖 recipe. A lot of video-makers will just say “I got this lovely bread roll at my local supermarket/bakery.” (But I don’t have bakeries near me who make soft vegan breads). Anyway, Awesome as always!!! Thanks so much for this Swedish inspiration!!! ⭐️

[@iCassieeLeighh]

Making this on the weekend for sure, they look unreal 👏 (also please come to Bristol for your pop up restaurant!!!)

[@glenda7921]

I love when you take these next level. I’d definitely be willing to put in the time with these and feed them to some meat eaters and blow their minds

[@jmk1962]

Don't tell them there's no meat in them until,after they've eaten them.

[@mariomitrovski3972]

the production quality of your videos is unreal, the best on youtube... you should have a tv channel

[@eugeniabarone]

I love everything about this! 🙌😁

[@Eviepie280399]

Love all the ceramics you use

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

Hell yes! I'm a lazy cook BUT this is a meal that I'm definitely willing to invest some time in for special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas etc. Thank you Gaz : )

[@skylark2699]

This looks amazing!!!!!

[@israelbuenfilsolis6081]

Great video Gaz!

[@kit3662]

Love from South Africa Gaaaaz🌍❤️🙏🏽

[@PflanzlichFit]

Hej Gaz, amazing video and amazing meatballs! They look so tasty!! Best wishes, Sebastian

[@diniirmalasari]

Do you know the easy way to make plant base meatball. Use mashed steamed tempe and caramelised onion with seasoning or herbs you like,you don't have to add any flour whatsoever,if you want to use corn starch. Gluten free plants base meatball. Trust me try it,I grew up with tempe and become a must have in my fridge.

[@lilamiumi]

WE MADE THEM!!!! AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS. I definitely wouldn't call them Swedish meatballs considering the fact that there's soy sauce AND miso paste in them, but regardless, they were mouth-watering delicious!!! We ended up cooking the meatballs on a sheet pan in the oven before simmering in tomato sauce, because we ended up making a WAY bigger batch than anticipated, but they still came out SO DELICIOUS!!! We also did a few more things a bit differently as this was a huge experiment but it was so fun and ours turned out beyond what we had ever imagined. Here is an ingredient list and here is a loose outline of what we did to recreate Gaz's meatballs! ******* Cucumber salad ingredients - cut cucumber very thin, julienne onions, and add all ingredients into a bowl and let sit in fridge for duration of meal prep/cook time: Cucumber Onion Red wine vinegar Sugar Salt Water Meatball ingredients - Blend all ingredients and then fold or mix in vital wheat gluten and tofu crumbles, form meatballs, on a sheet pan in the oven: Yellow onion Garlic Celery stalks Dried sage Smoked paprika Celery salt Dried tarragon Dried mushrooms Soy sauce Red wine Miso paste Vegetable stock Salt and pepper Liquid smoke *Gaz didn't include this ingredient, but we did for a little extra zazzle* Vital wheat gluten Extra firm tofu Tomato simmer sauce ingredients - once meatballs are formed and cooked, let them simmer in the tomato sauce for an 1hr 20m or so: Chopped tomatoes Vegetable stock Bay leaf Rosemary Sage Garlic Creamy mash ingredients - while meatballs are simmering in tomato sauce peel and boil potatoes. While potatoes are boiling, infuse the non-dairy mylk by simmering mylk with onion, garlic herbs. Once milk and potatoes are done, combine and mash or blend everything together: Potatoes Non-dairy mylk (we used oat mylk) Onion Garlic Thyme Rosemary Non-dairy butter Salt and pepper Creamy sauce ingredients - Once meatballs are done cooking in tomato sauce, remove them, and in another pan heat up oil & saute garlic, onion, and rehydrated mush, then add meatballs and rest of sauce ingredients. Cook meatballs in the creamy sauce until the creamy sauce thickens a little bit. ( I think we cooked for about 20 mins in the creamy sauce?): Onion Garlic Rehydrated mushrooms in veg stock (we ran out of dried mushrooms after the meatballs + had to use fresh mushrooms) White wine Salt and pepper Non-dairy cream Reserved liquid from rehydrated mush Serve with creamy mash, cucumber salad, and lingonberry jam, and ENJOY!!! Thanks for such delicious inspiration, Gaz!!!

[@katrinaalbinsson2903]

Beautiful food and also surroundings ❤️

[@alisonhendry2928]

Your plate up is a thing of beauty! Makes me want to paint it! Then devour of course! Must try to make these meatballs as IKEA Swedish meatballs and Lingon sylt used to be my favourite thing after the very long drive to get there.. reminded me of two years of my childhood in Sweden. Now WFPB and really excited to try to make these. Thank you for the beautiful videos and great sense of humour. Wales is on my bucket list! How about trying to make a good Texas BBQ sandwich like Goode Company BBQ here in Houston…

[@empress_katalina]

Lol you're always so funny! I always look forward to your videos🙏🏼🙏🏼 so many ingredients and all these deep flavours, Yummy! I can't wait to try making these. I agree! I've been moving away from already made vegan products and making my own from scratch. That way I know exactly what's going into my body🙌🙏🏼 Ha ha Jimothy!! I love you Gaz!! Sending love from Toronto🇨🇦Canada💜💜💜

[@galitjustme695]

I never tried IKEA’s food, but I’ve tried your recipes, so I know this is going to be delicious!

[@sallyannryder3162]

These look insane!!

[@julkaasmr1768]

This is beautiful!

[@_DRMR_]

Just found a new definition for "mouth watering" .. damn!

[@kiwiwriter]

I didn't have tarragon and sage so used basil and rosemary - Italian meatballs. My dried mushrooms were half button mushroom and half wood ear. I didn't have a stem of celery so used equivalent celeriac stems. Didn't have red wine splashed in a bit of red wine vinegar. First time using seitan, first time using tofu, 6 months vegan... these 'meat balls' are better than any of the many I made back when I ate meat. Thanks Gaz, legend!

[@anaparravivas8321]

I made them!!! And they are delicious 😋 I froze most of them.. so I have ready meatballs for pasta. Thank you for this recipe 🙏

[@naturesessions.studio]

The ikea cream sauce and lingonberry jam is elemental of the experience the way it touches the meatballs on the edges

[@prettymayuricostumescreati3233]

nice ! i hope you will doing a new book soon , your recepies are so tasty ! i love also the history part in your video , you should be a cooking teacher in schools and ... for adult also . so inspiring

[@ayanaclark-brown8045]

Your new sous-chef seems like a great addition to the team! Hope we'll see Jimothy in future vidoes

[@sunshinedayz7032]

Love the outdoor kitchen. I can't eat wheat, but I will use this as a base to convert the recipe to ingredients that I can eat.😎💥

[@annak1371]

I had no clue that IKEA makes plant-based meatballs now! WOW! It's been at least 14 years, I believe since I've eaten the meat ones. I can't wait to try these! Thank you.

[@MetaPhysical369]

😂😂😂 I have to praise your great sense of humor first..🎉🎉🎉🎉 I have to try this for sure, it has been four years since I ate those. Thank you and loads of love from Sudan. PS. That amazighi music peice was lit 🔥 🔥

[@Analalita7918]

This is a MUST TRY