Making Taco MEAT with a FLOWER? (The Hibiscus Taco Recipe)

[@isthatskk7042]

How isint this guy blown up yet, he’s videos are actually quality

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Is thats Kk Seriously though! I’ve been wondering that myself!

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I know right! But his channel is growing fast

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For a second I thought you meant kaboom

[@SauceStache]

m m I just laughed so hard hahahaha

[@WheeledHamster]

Is thats Kk Especially when does new experimental things.

[@mirandamom1346]

The amount of soaked hibiscus blossoms I’ve composted without any idea they are edible makes me sad!

[@SauceStache]

I mean who would have thought!!! I was blown away the first time I had this

[@TeamBroccoli]

Same. Lol I’ll save mine the next time I make Jamaica.

[@jamesgreen9946]

Miranda Mom he did not use the flower. He used the calix left behind when the roselle hibiscus flowers drop off. Flower petals are no good to eat.

[@tomarasmith4459]

Miranda Mom you have never had Sorrel? There is even soda made with it

[@mirandamom1346]

Tomara Smith Well, I’ve had lots of hibiscus tea, which I normally drink cold with cinnamon and sugar. Until reading this comment section I had never heard it called sorrel. To me, sorrel is a tart, green leafy vegetable.

[@MakeTheVid61]

Throw a couple o' boiled chile guajillos, cumin, clove, garlic cloves, salt, and oregano in a blender and you've got Jamaica Al Pastor

[@iluan_]

That sounds so good. I'll be doing that for dinner tonight :)

[@SauceStache]

Oh I bet that would be awesome!!

[@marisalopez458]

Okay?!?!?!

[@silkyrobinson5079]

@@marisalopez458 you seem very cool!🍄🐾🌍🐍

[@samiragandhinunuvera788]

Al pastor has achiote, orange and pineapple

[@luigi2496]

Fried Ennoki mushroom tacos. They taste just like pork. I’m not kidding. Try it.

[@SauceStache]

I'm def going to try this!! Thank you

[@nettyspeaks]

@@SauceStache this next pls

[@damien1781]

Um..

[@vnoble6929]

Your passion and enthusiasm for cooking is so genuine and sincere looking, it makes the creativity of your recipes stand out all the more. Always excited about your new videos.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you sooo much! That means a lot

[@imqsqs]

There's an Ethiopian dish that looks similar to this, except it is beetroot, and it tastes delicious.. Onion and garlic, sweet and savory taste too.

[@GabrielAlfaroCossio]

Next try tacos de flor de calabaza idk what's the english name for that i think it would be pumpkin flower tacos. try them, probably the best mexican vegan dish ever.

[@SauceStache]

Ohhhh I'm going to def try that!! Thank you !!

[@AbrahamMorales]

Wonder if he could also get his hands on some huitlacoche. I think it would go perfectly along with the floor the calabaza. Although, it has kind of an strong-earthy flavor, so it's somewhat of an adquiered taste 🌽

[@MejoraMx]

Squash flower is the name in english, creo jajaja.

[@DarthSinistris]

@@MejoraMx Correct.

[@demon420rekt]

Mexican community taking over xD

[@jeremyspencer4464]

Wondering why you didn’t add chili powder, cumin or fresh chilis to the hibiscus? Probably would have made it more taco-meat-like, no?

[@error53ish]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@latina1700]

jeremy spencer well it depends on the hibiscus. The flavors might not turn out as you thought since its being mixed with a different type of substance/ meat/ flower whatever you like to call it lol. But hey why not try it! Certain meats such as lamb I don’t like to put cumin on it, doesn’t taste good, but cumin taste great In salsa. Things like that.

[@MrDrSonGoku]

I did not think of that, but I was thinking of adding the "not chicken" bouillon cube or two to the water when I rehydrate the peddles and hope it adds a meaty taste to the leaves, then cook it with the seasonings as you said.

[@juliejunkyardx]

Hibiscus is actually pretty naturally sweet, sour and astringent (in a pleasant way), so the bitter earthiness of "traditional" taco seasoning would not compliment it at all. It's got no umami notes to it that cumin or chili compliment, and adding a faux meat savory element would play on the sour note pretty badly. Simple aromatics, like the garlic and sweet onion, is a better way to go.

[@damien1781]

@@f.b.i3821 lmao me

[@daneillealfred2828]

We call this sorrel in trinidad. We boil it with cinnamon and cloves and add sugar(sometimes rum). We drink it around christmas

[@mirandamom1346]

Daneille Alfred Ooh, never had it with cloves and rum. That’s genius.

[@SauceStache]

That sounds awesome

[@ceeloqueen675]

hibiscus and sorrel are two different plants

[@Ebizzill]

I legit really appreciate you for experimenting with plants as an alternative to all these... soy-based meats. The first one i saw was the radish bacon... yo.. that was a game changer for me.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!! I'm super proud of that radish bacon!!! its sooo good hahaha

[@Ebizzill]

You're really up to something man...I've always wondered what to do with food scraps aside from using it as a veggie broth ... or carefully as hair masks and what not , but I need some alternatives man. It gets so boring easily. You just earned yourself a subbie!

[@lovehopecharity]

Runner beans season with salt black pepper, garlic granules, paprika, olive oil, put in hot oven 20 mins, or until cooked with charred ends, when done drizzle little lemon juice for extra flavour put on fresh tortilla wrap, guacamole, lettuce, tomato onion, cilantro and any sauce of your choice! Very meaty, lovely texture! Kids loved them

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

I did put cilanto,cumin, Mexican oregano and smoked paprika in the " meat". It is crazy good. I've been trying to get away from beef for my son. He is Autistic and just seems to do better. HE LOVED THESE. He ate it with yogurt, spinach, avocado and tomato. Thank you so much!!

[@sherriepierce4193]

I've been making Hibiscus tacos for about 6 months now. I actually rinse it very well then place it in my instant pot for 20 minutes. I keep the water (tea). Then rinse it again and with fresh water pressure cook it one more time in the instant pot for 20 minutes. It makes it very tender. I then rinse and squeese out the water. I cook it in the skillet with a little oil and a Poblano Mole sauce. It makes the best tacos. Serve it topped with fresh onion, cabbage and cilantro!!

[@tyannajanae8805]

your aura is so happy and positive it makes me happy

[@TerriDionne]

I love hibiscus tea or sorrel with ginger so I would be willing try this.

[@SauceStache]

You should try it!! Let me know if you do

[@swiftset]

Lol. Sorrel tastes good but I'm skeptical about these tacos.

[@daddydutchbbq]

I can hear the excitement in your voice Mark ! Those tacos look amazing! Great job Sir !

[@SauceStache]

Thank you Kent!! It really is wild how good these come out! Its surprising a flower could be so meaty

[@Aligirl77]

Interesting. They actually look pretty good! I appreciate the extra step of making your own tortilla. Wonderful job, Mark!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!! Homemade tortilla are sooooo good!!

[@TheTrippyCity]

@@SauceStache totally true, I love making tortillas. Shelf tortillas can't compete!

[@jacobjingleheimer]

I love making hibiscus and ginger herbal tea. I think with the sweet and floral tastes, combined with ginger, you could make some awesome asian inspired dishes with this technique.

[@GreyMan216]

I tried these tonight! WOW, the flavor of the hibiscus was so complex and good. Not like meat, but it wasn't trying to be. I sauteed it with cumin, paprika and a little bit of hot chili powder. Definitely making this again. Love your channel

[@SauceStache]

That’s awesome!!!! Yeah it’s a meaty texture but that’s it.. there is a lot of flavors there that are just wonderful!! So glad you tried it and liked it

[@mrtutus23able]

I would always steal the flowers after my mom would finish boiling them. Glad its not a completely weird thing to be eating them.

[@SauceStache]

hahahaha you were just ahead of your time hahah

[@TheMimiSard]

I use hibiscus quite a bit for tea. Just today (a few hours ago) I made a batch of tea that was hibiscus, Chinese hawthorn and cranberry. Also, if you look up hibiscus sepals before they are dried, you can kinda see why they would be "meaty".

[@ImdaVP]

I haven't watched the video yet, but I looove hibiscus. Also, the part we use isn't actually the petal of the flower, but a "floret", but which is somewhat like a little pod with little petal like bits on the outside. You use those petal bits, since the inside pod is actually very similar to okra and has tons of naturally occurring pectin.

[@SauceStache]

Thats awesome!! Thanks for the info!!

[@racheec2398]

wow! so interesting - tnx

[@SherriReves]

Calyx, IIRC they're right beneath the petals. I normally don't get into 'word-policing' until I read young mother blogs so proud they've saved $ by using petals from their hibiscus bush in the garden to give to their CHILDREN🚫👎 The tea we buy from Mexican markets are calyx (it has a weird spelling for plural, sorry) from the Roselle plant. I've read that more than one decorative garden type of hibiscus are NOT considered safe for consumption! But as long as people use bags purchased at markets, I don't usually bother? So thanks @TheBrink

[@violetviolet888]

The correct term for the part of the hibiscus plant being used is called the CALYX. Just like the green top of an eggplant. Easy to look it up.

[@aliciamichela8527]

Dude, I love your recipes! You do so many dope things I would never think to do!

[@SauceStache]

Aww Thank you!! I appreciate that! Let me know if you make anything or if you ever want to see something!!

[@MejoraMx]

To be honest its not his, its a traditional mexican dish. And it is pretty cool that he is showing us how to do it. 😊

[@aliciamichela8527]

@@MejoraMx Yeah I know, he said something at the beginning about it.

[@demon420rekt]

Man, that's the most accurate taco I've seen from a non-mexican person, generally they make their tacos fried, but making them with the proper tortilla is like seeing heaven with my own eyes

[@introvertednarcissist3494]

I love hibiscus 🌺 jamaica juice is so good n i like chewing the leaves when they are fresh

[@planwithlindsay4233]

I saved the tea and made agua fresco with it. Blended cucumbers, lime, sugar and topped with the tea! Chefs kiss

[@simp_pdf]

Started following you because of your killer vegan recipes! ❤️ so glad you continue making these videos.

[@missinglink_eth]

Your excitement when cooking any dish is contagious. I am so going to make these.

[@SauceStache]

Aww thank you!!!! Let me know when you make them!

[@missinglink_eth]

Sauce Stache I will. Gotta order some flowers online first.

[@zvijezdica5200]

I am so loving all the vegan recipes! Thank you for bringing plant based foods to the masses. I am not sure where you're at, at this moment in life, regarding your food choices, but I consider you an awesome vegan ambassador! Much love from Croatia! Keep up the plant chow

[@QuickEasy101RecipesPlus]

Okay, who knew? I'm amazed how a beautiful hibiscus flower could create such a beautiful meaty like taco plus tea drink. Yes, this is AWESOME!! I want to taste it... YUM! 😊👍

[@SauceStache]

ITs crazy right!!! Let me know if you make it

[@stefanengstrom8656]

I,m happy to see how easy it is to make som people happy just by feeding them flowers. If all could be this blissful and enjoy the simple things in life there would not be any greed or war.😎

[@SauceStache]

Aww great comment! Thank you

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Love your grind dude and trying new things while reaching us a few things,i really hope you blow up in popularity soon cause you deserve it!!!

[@SauceStache]

WOW thank you soo so much!!!!

[@Wearephuct-O]

I didn't have time to go through all the comments. This kind of "hibiscus" is not the flower in the thumb nail. It's sorrel, a very different plant and flower. Can't wait to try this.

[@carinecampier]

The reason roselle (aka carcade in African countries) is “meaty” is because it is not the “flower” per se. It is the calyx, a cluster of sepals which texture is much thicker than the petals. Thank you for sharing this very interesting recipe, roselle syrup is a traditional treat for Christmas in the French West Indies (we actually call it sirop de groseille), I ‘ll make sure to share this with my friend and family 😊

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I appreciate the quality you put into this content, and I can’t wait to try some of these meat free options you’re dishing out for myself

[@huggledemon32]

And now I feel like a champagne or mineral water with hybiscus flower in syrup in it! Yum!

[@SauceStache]

hahaha I saved all that hibiscus tea! I've made a few sodas outa it so far!

[@aimanzafar3157]

take a shot every time he says HIIIBISCUS! XD

[@antoniostorcke]

I am from Jamaica. We use this for a drink. We always throw away the flowers. I guess I learned something new.

[@creepydoll2872]

I think I saw someone comment about these on one of your videos a week pr two ago so I looked up seeing them made. Im happy you made them

[@iiSnarkyShark]

I'm just excited I'm here early for once! I ENJOY YOUR CONTENT VERY MUCH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!!

[@JTMusicbox]

This is so awesome! I’ve had hibiscus many times in herbal teas but never as a meat replacement. Also, I truly miss this old set sometimes.

[@r0xdab0x96xo]

I absoloutely love your stuff. For years I have been experimenting with food, it's nice to see someone else do so, and follow along

[@zeroumashi2947]

I'd bet if you soaked the petals in miso broth they would taste almost like beef.

[@jussme6670]

That’s a good 💡 idea!!! Have you tried it???? If so how did it turn out???😀

[@zeroumashi2947]

@@jussme6670 Unfortunately i don't know where to acquire hibiscus locally so i can't test this. I just know miso broth taste a lot like beef because i've had miso soup on several occasions. If i were to try the recipe in the video, I'd add a hint of miso paste to season it while it's in the pan.

[@moniquita7399]

Interesting!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jaradsergent5394]

I do this often! Also use the water for iced tea! FYI, you can get a giant package of the dried hibiscus at fancy fruit at Howell branch and 436 for like 2 bucks.

[@SauceStache]

AHHH Thanks Jarad! I wish I knew that, I ordered this on amazon for like $11

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[@Orwell-qp2ts]

I really admire how you make your channel about amazing food and not about how vegan and superior you are! Please keep that attitude!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you! This channel is 100% about food. Never wanted to make a vegetarian channel

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Lmao there's a lot of vegan food channels that are nice. Don't let the few assholes ruin the rest of the channels.

[@maidavioletaasi80]

Here in my country, we use hibiscus flowers (gumamela) to make bubbles. Yep! We play with it.

[@joyherring81]

Omg I love hibiscus tea never knew I could have used the flowers!!!!! Genius can’t wait to make these!

[@alexxdaye1]

I LOVE your enthusiasm! Your channel RULES!!! Love you guys!

[@GhostManBrandonDDpre]

I am going to do this. It looks great. I'm going to buy a tortilla press too. You really change my lunch, if not my life. Thanks!

[@JussBRAVOofficial]

💪Greetings from MEXiCO! Thx for this recipe! Your vids are always so straight to the point 👍

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

Very brilliant idea my friend! I really enjoyed watching your video 👏👏

[@macraft07]

i love this guy. so freaking wholesome

[@Chef_PC]

How the hell did I miss this episode?? I’ve been on a taco binge lately and this is awesome.

[@CreationVibration]

I can’t wait to try this! I’ve been using the flowers to make tea and then composting them. I’ve been amazed by how thick and meaty the flower pieces are after simmering for 20 minutes. I might try adding a little msg or maybe your whole bacon marinade

[@silkyrobinson5079]

I always get so hungry when I watch your Channel I love it

[@adriennesamos1047]

Yes!! I LOVE it when my mom makes these tacos (from Guatemala). She learned how to make them when I first went vegan so that I could still eat tacos with the rest of the fam 😢🥰

[@misaespinosaa]

Tacos de jamaica are even better with avocado on top, give it a try Nice video as always

[@RyansResolve]

I love your channel and the creativity you promote with making food, it really is an art form!!! It's also really cool of you to respond to comments and be so active with viewers. I'd love to see you stay that way even when you're at huge subscriber numbers which I know you'll get to in no time.

[@benjaminmiddaugh2729]

For those who are looking for something a bit more expected in terms of ingredients, the food blog Pass the Plants has a great recipe for vegetable-based ground beef equivalent. It's mostly cauliflower, mushroom, and carrot, and it comes out great. They've got some variations there as well. With taco seasoning, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I call it "functionally equivalent" texture-wise. I'm actually making another batch as I watch this.

[@robylove9190]

Thanks Mark! Hibiscus is delicious and very healthy.

[@Pintexx]

I’m so glad this channel is blowing up. I subbed back at 20k.

[@lensosasosa1455]

I am what they call a gringo down here for 17 years now I've never heard of this but I'm in country I have to give it a try I love it as just a tea or cold drink

[@heartminer5487]

Chinese make a dessert called rose biscuit which is stuffed with rose flower. The first time I tried it it shocked me with this meat like texture, like real pulled beef.

[@lazaropalomino3581]

Hey i jus came from hunger street tacos in orlando and tried this hibiscus taco today & it was so good, thank you for putting me on to this...

[@adinaapril1631]

Wow been making hibiscus tea for years and tossing out the hibiscus flowers after making the tea. Next time I make some tea definitely trying this!

[@kimberlywaterburydewittdew7542]

You can use the liquid for soaps also !! So healthy for u skin also!! It’s amazing to be able to eat it then make ur soap for ur skin!!! Whoohoooo

[@natalinegloriana3430]

🌺 Love the innovation and creativity as always! 🌺

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!!

[@irmacruz5876]

You can make jelly with the tea and you can freeze the flowers in freezer bag. For your next meal.

[@unchainyourbrain3312]

Your energy is contagious.Im making these for sure.TFS!🌺

[@elmoeptn]

Wow! That was awesomely simple!!! I really want to try this one out!!!

[@SauceStache]

So simple and really just the base! You can season them up or add it to something, have fun with it!! Let me know if you try it

[@elmoeptn]

@@SauceStache oh definitely! I just have to find some hibiscus or order it online. I'll get back to you on this one though! 😊

[@darlingblue]

Always enjoy the happiness in your voice! Sounds interesting, might have to make this some day

[@SauceStache]

Thats awesome, thank you!! Let me know if you do

[@Sal-di2nf]

This is the same thing that aqua de jamaica is made out of. Its really good, and its a pretty common aqua in mexico

[@lanakapiniak7105]

Our stable dinner now!! And a drink!! Thank you

[@nbv1235]

hibiscus is (south) korean national flower , and hawaiian s hahaha love ur videos so faaaar. maybe i need to go out to pick hibiscus up for the tacos lol

[@SauceStache]

Thats awesome!! I love learning fun facts! You totally should and let me know what you think when you do!

[@isthatskk7042]

Scent of breezing미음향 Where are they actually native to?

[@nbv1235]

@@isthatskk7042 i just googled it. but it said its unknown. just it was planted on east asia and pacific isles so long. in korea s case. we cal them "eternal" flowers. cuz even the flowers wilts everyday new ones blooming everyday too. when i was kid i saw them everywhere even on kids playgrounds. lol nowadays it quit hard to find them.

[@nbv1235]

@@SauceStache hahha maybe someday after i try xD i googled about korean hibiscus breed also edible or not. and they said yes... i got some surprised lol

[@Cisco925]

@@isthatskk7042 Their native to Mexico and the Caribbean.

[@raggaeldestro]

Hibiscus tacos? The question is who was the first to sauté hibiscus flowers. A genius-level botanist/chef perhaps because cooking flowers never entered my mind until now.

[@MysticButterfly9]

Another recipe to try making, I can't keep up Lol you have so many great recipes !!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!!! Let me know if you make it

[@sword2185]

The flowers are called Jamaica (ha my ca) in Spanish. The tea is really good!

[@allhumansarejusthuman.5776]

Mmmm hibiscus tea. Well, I am definitely tring this now.

[@SauceStache]

Thats awesome!! Let me know when you do

[@donaldwildgrube5544]

Hibiscus is the red and the zing in Red Zinger Tea. I make tea out of it along with orange peel, and other spices.

[@Pettyjutebox]

Ooh, I'm going to mix some into my tufu and beans taco mixture next time I make tacos 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@SauceStache]

I bet that would be good!

[@driadeselixirs133]

Hibiscus is an amazing source of vitamin C!

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Coconut cream on tacos is something I’ve never thought about

[@GuajoloteGonzales]

Oh yeah, they're awesome, i use to eat them very frequently, here in Mexico are very popular as a meat substitute and the tea is also frequently drinked, i suggest you to taste them with chipotle.

[@Neniom666]

These look amazing! They are starting to become fairly common in Mexico but I've never had them. Funny how even though I'm Mexican I'm about to follow an american's advice on how to make mexican jamaica tacos lol Also PRO TIP: DON'T LET YOUR TORTILLAS COOL OFF. The tortillas are the last thing you should make because tacos with cold tortillas are absolutely awful. Great video!

[@MackenzieNerdyEMT]

I truly enjoy your videos. Definitely have given me quite a few ideas for future meals :)

[@SauceStache]

Awww Thank you! That means a lot!!

[@f4bulous10]

You can make hibiscus agua fresca (agua de jamaica) with the red water. Put it in a pitcher with sugar and ice cubes. So refreshing! If it tastes somewhat bitter add more water to dilute and a bit more sugar. You can find this drink at Mexican restaurants. I add about a half a handful of hibiscus flowers to about 3 cups of boiling water plus add sugar to the hot water to help it dissolve. After it boils take it turn off the heat and let it sit for a good ten minutes. Pour the liquid in a pitcher and fill with cold water. Then add ice. You can also add cranberry or apple juice instead of sugar. I as about half hibiscus water and half of juice.

[@sophiefreed1881]

I wonder what other edible flowers could make vegan meat substitutes. This recipe looks so yummy!

[@MejoraMx]

Squash flower. Very popular in México too.

[@SauceStache]

Yeah I'm getting a lot of comments about squash flower... I'm def going to look into that! I know you can eat the orchid flower, but I've never cooked it!

[@taylor2460]

@@SauceStache I know this is an old-ish comment, but honestly orchids are much better eaten raw, like in a salad or coleslaw. Hope you get to try them!!

[@daniellebarker7667]

Hmmm, Marigolds?

[@JustinAbroad]

I drink tons of hibiscus tea and could never imagine eating one like a taco

[@BethSantiss]

I love this tacos!!!! I've made it several times, but what I learn with your video is how to make tortillas haha I'm Mexican and is very easy to find tortillas ready to eat almost everywhere here 😅 I hope you make more recipes of tacos. Tacos are love ❤

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

it’s taco 🌮 time!!!!!!!!!

[@iis.1989]

So interesting! I can't wait to try it, too. Thank you for this amazing vegan video.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you

[@alison9189]

Just wanted to say I appreciate you! I love how you're unapologetic about trying cool vegan alternatives to show that being vegan isn't just eating lettuce😂

[@yanjijay6752]

Intresting never thought you could eat them .

[@SauceStache]

I know you wouldn't think right!! They are soo good!

[@smariehenderson7817]

You look so different from today!! I barely recognize you on your IG. Recipes still great years later

[@jamesgreen9946]

Use roselle hibiscus. Do not use flower petals. He is using calix (sepals) which projects the seeds after the rest of the flower has faded.

[@DezmoNile]

Love your content man! Thanks for the awesome recipes

[@KissOfDeath775]

I love hibiscus! I just made some hibiscus water today 😋 never thought you could use the flowers for this lol

[@YeahItsMilo]

Fun fact! Hibiscus lowers blood pressure 🌺 Another great video!!