Making Ultra Realistic STEAK from a MUSHROOM

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I couldn't wait to make this vegan steak video!! Getting the texture and taste of a cut of vegan steak just right has proved fairly difficult, which is why you see so many plant based companies searching for the best options out there!! But what if that option is already made! I've used the lions mane mushroom before for loads of different recipes! They are so versatile in texture and taste! But it wasn't until I started working on them in their whole form that I discovered their texture! They have a grain and structure through them that wildly has a similar texture to meat!! If you can get the flavor right, then you have yourselves a perfect and simple vegan steak!!
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[@emmasgoodies]

You can really make anything Mark!!🔥🔥

[@SauceStache]

Awww thanks Emma!!!

[@spanishDoll1]

It's true

[@Clara_Elena]

@@alexbolt6941 Y'all nasty hahaha he has a wife... But you know what, it's 2021, as long as everyone is honest, responsible and okay with it everybody can love the way they want. 🥰

[@Clara_Elena]

@@alexbolt6941 Most likely 🤣

[@Willie-mw8wo]

Fax

[@deeptimanohar7843]

Just made this, and oh my god, closest thing to meat I've ever tried, used it as a burger patty, it was perfect.

[@gaherisandrade9423]

Damn, some times you do some straight up "vegan alchemy" this look really good

[@SauceStache]

hahaha thanks!!!

[@nic8671]

Lion's mane mushrooms, even when cooked, are not at all similar to beef in texture. I've cooked with them for years, not just twice in a test kitchen.

[@jameyowens81]

Thank God we found an expert. Let's back up and give him some room. How's your expert content coming along Nic?

[@nic8671]

@@jameyowens81 LOL, so anyone who doesn't produce "content" can't be an expert according to your logic.

[@jameyowens81]

@@nic8671 not quite. The implication is that your opinion is worthless when you aren't offering anything but sour, worthless, trolling nonsense on random videos from someone actually taking time to introduce others to these interesting ideas.

[@neomarvelbunny]

i like that you put mushroom seasoning in your broth to flavor your mushrooms

[@SauceStache]

Triple mushroom situation here hahah

[@jungtothehuimang]

There is never too much umami

[@stromboli183]

Yo dawg, we heard you liked mushrooms, so we put some.... etc 😄

[@JTMusicbox]

Another great recipe! I still can’t decide if I’m more impressed when you combine additives to make your own “meat” from scratch or by how well certain plants and mushrooms simulate meat like in this one. Awesome!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!! I always love when nature does it! Its pretty wild. This one is a neat discovery because lions main fresh doesn't have as defined of a meat texture as when its dried! I messed around with fresh lions manes for a while and never really thought of them as steak like or meat like... I always used them torn apart or broken up into "crab" like pieces.

[@chaseroneeightseven]

@@SauceStache hi sauce stache 😊 can you make a video on which recipes were the best of the ones you tried out so far for chicken, beeflike steaks and so on???

[@joeb4142]

@@chaseroneeightseven The Sauce Stache Top Hits!

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

Ooo! This is so simple and I have everything but the mushrooms. I want these in fajitas!

[@SauceStache]

ohhhh these would be awesome in fajitas!!!

[@keho723]

I showed my bf this white sitting down on the couch and literally said “wow look at how this mushroom looks like a meaty steak on the inside” And he looked over and said That’s a nice lookin steak 🥩 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@SauceStache]

BOOOM!! Love this! Thanks for sharing that with me

[@morgank98]

🤣🤣🤣

[@keho723]

@@jamesfoxsmith lol taste and texture are two different things. Texture really spot on like 80-90% flavor wise 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I’d probably “juuge “ it up a little more but still really great!

[@nic8671]

Lion's mane mushrooms, even when cooked, are not at all similar to beef in texture. I've cooked with them for years, not just twice in a test kitchen.

[@joeb4142]

@@nic8671 I’ve grown lion’s mane and cooked with them and ime they can be cooked to resemble steak. Maybe you weren’t following Mark’s instructions. If you cook them like a mushroom then that’s what you’ll get.

[@Sparkina]

Resembling “real” steak or not, this sounds like a yummy dish! You should serve THIS at your wedding

[@caspianprince]

Hello, long time sponsor here (Puppygames), just wanted to say I finally accumulated all the ingredients to make these, which I served up with petits pois, french fries, and a sauce au poivre garnished with a wee bit of parsley, and bugger me, they're incredible. If I was unsuspecting I'd not have known they weren't actually fillet steak for a couple of minutes. I'm going to surprise a few vegetarian friends with them and freak them out.

[@ourvegankitchen665]

This almost looks TOO realistic! 😅😮 But must be delicious 😍

[@SauceStache]

ITs sOOOO good! You have to try it!!

[@heathergilreath9159]

I'm so glad you did this! I picked a lion's mane last fall, but I didn't know what to do with it. Also, the thing people don't realize is how dehydrating the mushrooms first gives them a much meatier texture. It's really cool! I've been doing this with chopped bellas, that come out like stew tips or little steak bites. I love it!

[@SauceStache]

Thats amazing!!! Yeah the dehydrating, then hydrating makes a wild difference!!

[@thetinydancer711]

I love how genuinely excited you are. And you should be, this is awesome.

[@156xtina6]

My stomach is so READY TO TRY THIS MY GODDDDDDD 🤤😂

[@SauceStache]

YES!!!!!

[@Waaltizzlr]

MY MAN!! In getting myself som mushrooms this weekend 🤤

[@SauceStache]

YES!!! Enjoy!!

[@stupidgirl19911111]

Usually I watch your videos and I’m like looks good but definitely too hard for me to make but this one seems so simple and so perfect. Gonna have to try this for sure

[@jessicad6889]

This looks phenomenal! I don't know how I can still be surprised by things you make. Those summer glasses are pretty dope. *Slow clapping*

[@SauceStache]

Thank you very much!!!! I'm LOVING these glasses!!

[@bingo36able]

This looks beautiful! I would imagine this would go best with something peppery or spicy, like a burrito. Can't wait to give these a try!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!! That sounds awesome. I think it would work really well in just about any dish with steak... I believe they would even stand on their own. But yes peppery and spicy would be awesome with these!

[@lesil1000]

My family decided to have steak tonight (they’re not vegan), so I decided to make this today. I ran around town all day to get all the ingredients. Discovered lion’s mane mushrooms are also called monkey head mushrooms (as well as a bunch of other names). Found them at an Asian market. Had to use shiitake mushroom powder and a little salt instead of the mushroom extract seasoning (If it’s the one listed on Amazon, it’s mushroom powder, salt, and mushroom extract). [edit- the mushroom seasoning suggests using it instead of MSG, so maybe you could use MSG instead of mushroom seasoning]. Found a very large bag of beet root powder and the blackstrap molasses at Sprouts. For the cooking: the mushrooms did not soak up as much liquid as I expected, I didn’t need to add much water over time, if at all. I cooked them between medium and medium high on a gas stove. Taste: definitely a meaty taste, probably too much apple cider vinegar though. Maybe it was just my mushrooms, or maybe I needed to soak longer, but they were pretty chewy. Overall though, pretty good and very filling. I ate two. Not fooling anyone, but it definitely has a steak taste. Final thoughts: if I were to make this again, I would probably use less apple cider vinegar and soak longer (Edit: it may have been that I soaked it too long or at too high a temperature. My guess is that I actually cooked it too much in the water)

[@nityaparthasarathy4838]

Thank you so much for all your innovative videos; they get me so excited. Wish you all the success in the world :)

[@ChefTJ]

You just a genius, there's no question about it!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.

[@chrisflores5135]

Always dishing out great content! Awesome work!!

[@SauceStache]

Really appreciate that!

[@joeb4142]

I bought a Lion’s Mane kit to grow my own mushrooms after watching this video and the crab cake one. It’s almost harvesting time and I just now found your comment about dried Lion’s Mane having a much more meat like texture. I’m not sure if I want to dry them or not. One of my ideas was to use a shredded mushroom as ‘crab’ in a sushi roll. I’ll let you know if I use them as a faux burger. All I know is that atm I’m salivating and hungry. Can’t wait!

[@tomahawk3]

Oh man. I can feel the savory juices flowing inside my mouth. I can imagine these mu'steaks would taste good with a heaping scoop of creamy mashed potatoes and some sautéed asparaguses. Another classic video from the "full plant-based alchemist."

[@criswa11er]

Just made this from the recipe in the cookbook, once I finally found some dried lion's mane mushrooms, and grilled 'em on the BBQ. The texture and flavor were AWESOME. The only caveat I had was that they came out very salty. Next time I think I'd cut down on either the bullion powder or soy sauce.

[@brady5021]

I don’t intend to make any of this but I just love your creativity, voice, and personality!

[@quigon6349]

Between you and avantgard vegan I been using mushrooms alot. Love how easy using them are

[@the0other]

Oh look, a recipe I might actually try out!!! yay! xD love your videos, keep up the amazing work!

[@sploders]

Hey Mark, this looks awesome. My wife is vegetarian and these videos give me a lot of references for great meat replacements. I’m working on getting there too and this is all a big inspiration. Keep up the amazing work and your wonderful spirit! These videos will change lives :)

[@liamnicholls7106]

I tired this today and could belive the results. Absolutely amazing

[@evansomething289]

Very interesting. I'm growing LM now, and most of the pro chef (ATK etc) cooking methods for mushrooms in general describe that you should first cook them without oil (just dry, or even with water) and break down the chitin to reduce the sponge like ability of mushrooms -- AND THEN you add a tiny amount of oil and you can brown them / sear them / fry them etc. (If you've ever tried cooking mushies and noticed every time you put oil in the pan they just drink it up... this fixes that). I appreciate the money shot at 6:23 to see how it came out, you can almost see the outer edge where you did get the moisture out (and the outside crust proves it), yet they are steaming and look very moist inside. Mine won't be dehydrated but I will probably incorporate some of your ideas/flavors here. Thanks!

[@kssykssygg]

As someone who doesn't have a huge interest in making seitan meat replacements, these mushroom steaks look incredible and so easy.

[@spanishDoll1]

I swear, your ideas are amazing

[@sinfoniavegetale9056]

You are crazy! You are an alchemist! ⚗️🧪🧫🧬⚖️🗜️

[@SauceStache]

BWhahahah thank you!!!!

[@michaelsimpson2464]

OMG, it is the first time since I've been plant based that I had something stuck in my teeth. The flavor was great. I added a teaspoon of espresso powder. Wondering now how I can tenderize it. It was exactly like a tough cut of steak. Love your videos!

[@brendafosmire6519]

Fantastic! Could you try a beet steak recipe? At a high end vegan restaurant I had a inch think, round slice of beet which had been marinated in a umami flavor with mushroom power, was then breaded in sesame batter and fried. It was amazing - like chicken fried steak.

[@BlackDragon69XS]

you sir have just created a game-changer. Wow, Mark just wow! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SauceStache]

Wow, thanks!

[@stromboli183]

6:53 “it’s a 100% plant based” .... Main ingredient: fungi 😉 Either way the result looks (incr)edible, would love to try these!!

[@mosek3560]

could you make COTTAGE CHEESE vegan without TOFU?? that would be awesome!!

[@pierrem.4258]

I can't believe you haven't yet landed a million dollar job in R&D in the food industry!

[@_-Zoe-_]

I am ordering these online and doing this immediately.

[@yungbatch44]

DAM VSAUCE I SEE YOUR BACK AT IT AGAIN LOOKING BETTER THEN EVER!!!!

[@marinhrvacanin8678]

Very cool as always, thanks bro

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!

[@Mopsie]

That look unreal, I want to try it. I hope I can find these mushrooms here

[@ThePotThickens]

Ok, I have to get me some of these mushrooms. I was fortunately to stumble on a large outcropping of chicken of the woods fungus this past summer and I have a bunch in the freezer. Those are great too. I think you did a video on that a while ago. If people haven't seen it, search this channel for it. Yum!

[@papabuju]

i watched enough of your videos to deduce that your favorite kitchen tool is a whisk. great recipes thank you.

[@johanlofgren1066]

I am not vegan, but I am a chef. And you, my friend do inspire me. I will definiatly try it. Kudos.

[@SauceStache]

wow that means a lot! Thank you

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Great that you as a chef let yourself inspire! There are so much fun you can do as a chef to make good vegan food! Ever since I went plant based soon 7 years ago, I have experimented with all sorts of things, especially in the beginning I just had to, as there were barely any alternatives in the stores in my home town in Norway. All I could get to replace meat, was a frozen, ready cooked mince (not shapeable) and a vegetarian (not vegan) «chik’un» fillet. That forced me to find ways to get by and I soon discovered that plant based cooking is both challenging and a lot of fun. You can make so much delicious food and as a chef, you have the option of really making people happy with your cooking! 👏👏👏👏💚🌱🧩🔋✅🤗

[@fit_tit9902]

I'll try these tomorrow. Cooked for the first time with lions mane today. The treasure was great but the texture was chewy not very pleasant tbh

[@trizhaay]

I like that you use dried mushrooms. They are a better deal economically.

[@yunoluvzMH3]

Who lives for the "these look phenomenal!"

[@jbrio77]

Nice job, looks good!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!

[@1eyedwilli3]

I eat meat usually every day. Came here a skeptic....but would love for this man to cook for me one day....

[@Moosh_]

I want this now

[@vicToryousVegan]

I did that before...love lion mane mushroom

[@papayasaf5134]

Any tips on adjusting the flavours? Mine tasted too strongly of ACV. I don't have mushroom extract, I should probably get some

[@ethajoker]

Simple & Delicious

[@someguywhodidntmakethecut1139]

Would love to see you do vegan Chinese food! Love your work!

[@lauravelvet2715]

Mark only you could do that! Ah the winner laughter, I just love it!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!! Thank you so much!!

[@joeb4142]

Cackle! 😆

[@SpencerCreskey]

You can easily turn off the blue light on your phone and computer lol

[@CrueltyFreeQTs]

Looks yummy. Can lemon juice be subbed for vinegar ?

[@vicToryousVegan]

Wow...just learned something new

[@iis.1989]

This is so cool... As I always say: mushrooms can be whatever they want. 😏 Thank you for your hard work. You always surprise us. 🙏

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!!! They really can! I love mushrooms

[@iis.1989]

@@SauceStache 🙏

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Those glasses are crazy! Never heard of that before. Good to see you get some money 🤗💜

[@foodcreations5712]

Bro😲😲😋😋. This stake suprised me and it looks so yummy. Suggestion: Can you make a vegan pork chop pls😏

[@lovellpalma2134]

Love the recipe, would love to try it, I’ve been looking around for the Lions mane mushroom but can only find powdered, where do you get yours. Can’t wait to try it.

[@papayasaf5134]

go to a big Chinese supermarket, they'll have it there. A big bag cost less than £4; when I looked online it was wayyyyyy more expensive

[@brielleimana1408]

Im convinced there’s nothing you can’t make this is awesome! WHY aren’t you in the vegan food industry the world needs you 😭

[@zezty4295]

Damb.definetly doing this thanks bro.

[@jonathanb6371]

instead of a tofu press, could you use a food dehydrator? This might also do double as a flavor concentrator? Just curious.

[@YummBells]

My mushrooms finally arrived, so excited to try this!

[@ellawelly]

let me know how it goes!

[@RamLaska]

OMG BlueBlox reminds me of BlueBlockers sunglasses sold on TV in the early '90s

[@AlyssaQ420]

I bet chicken-fried lion's mane steaks would REALLY good too.

[@kabztunes]

great video. also the cultaholic theme playing in the background

[@dianew7058]

Ok I hear ya, I just happen to have dried lion's mane mushrooms in cupboard wondering what to do with them...STEAK!!! OK..OK...

[@SauceStache]

Thats pretty awesome!!

[@ZANDYSARCADE]

@saucestache A vegan McRib - I use Litelife Gimme Lean and beyond sausage mixed to make the Riblets. It’s so realistic. Can you do a version?

[@MarcyStuart]

Add some corned beef spices and St. Patrick's day is a done deal!

[@irynazhuk1933]

I’ve bought fresh mushrooms today because dehydrated aren’t available in my country. Can i use them for this recipe? Do i need to add less water water?

[@gedionsamuel2256]

Looks amazing but it looks like a featherweight 🥩 (reminds me of those Aero chocolate bars where you have to eat 3 to make you feel like you ate 1) By far the most realistic looking texture so far. 👍🏽👏🏽

[@FBP3392]

Vegetarians: yay it’s almost like real steak Me: watching all of these videos all the way through with no intentions on ever not eating meat but still clicking every time I get a notification because I find your videos fascinating 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@echandler673]

If using fresh lions mane mushrooms do they come out with the same consistency?

[@silentbliss7666]

Great content as always! What does the beetroot extract powder does for the mushrooms broth bath?

[@joeb4142]

Makes it look bloody like beef.

[@tinamariewhiteside9559]

Can you tell me where I can find these mushrooms. You are so awesome. I have made so many of your recipes

[@MayorBrownn]

Okay this looks unreal

[@urbanvegsa1928]

Have you tried it with fresh lions mane versus dried? Thoughts?

[@gnomebob]

If I can get fresh Lions Mane do I need to dehydrate it or would there be a way to do this with fresh?

[@joeb4142]

I’m pretty sure you’ll need to dehydrate then rehydrate to get the texture right.

[@VarunaSingh89]

I like the science and the ends you go in your methods and I appreciate it a alot. However every video ends up being the best thing ever and I'm not sure what to believe..

[@joeb4142]

Not every one. He’s expressed dissatisfaction for a few of his recipes and some others he deems need more work.

[@voicelessglottalfricative6567]

You're rocking the yellow glasses!

[@ctcentralinfo]

Mushrooms are not plants but are Fungi. Your recipe is still a meat alternative I want to try.

[@SauceStache]

haha yes!

[@batty_babette]

Those look AMAZING! Is the beetroot powder only for color or also for flavor? Do you think you could leave it out? Also how necessary is the mushroom extract? I'm not sure I could get a hold of that easily.

[@thinkingheart171]

He has a video on how to make the mushroom extract and you could also take a short cut version by buying DRIED mushrooms that you like the flavor of and put into a nutri bullet or blender or something to turn it into a powder. I have been wanting to make his mushroom extract to see the difference but haven't done so yet. You can buy dried mushrooms by googling them online or can dehydrate some store bought fresh mushrooms in a dehydrator or the oven on the lowest setting to make the mushroom powder or extract.

[@LIQUIDSILVAOFFICIAL]

How do you get rid of the little bitter taste of these mushrooms?

[@a.og.7130]

Truly a fungi to watch!

[@unabruja624]

You do magic

[@Shjankee]

I love your videos even though I’m not even vegan nor will I go vegan. I just enjoy the videos and food this much 🤣

[@SauceStache]

Glad you like them!

[@dianew7058]

Bet would be delicious cooked over charcoal grill

[@SauceStache]

Ohhh yeah it absolutely would be! It would be incredible

[@mihali_lifts]

mushrooms really save us in the end huh

[@arthurgraber]

What universal lid is that?

[@CyraGetsFit]

What is that other mushroom the guy in England uses to make steak? He works with one of the grocery stores over there, I think. It has lots of layers, I think. I have only seen the video twice, and I haven't been able to find it.

[@SauceStache]

Derek Sorno I believe.. He uses oyster mushrooms.

[@marcotacoburgerful]

When are they rolling out fast food vegan drive-thrus?

[@chovihanni523]

Have you tried adding lecithin to emulify your liquids and oils?

[@joeb4142]

I think he uses xanthan gum.

[@cid41fg]

Looks amazing! Is it possible to do with fresh mushrooms? Or do dehydrated mushrooms really add to the texture?

[@joeb4142]

They really add to the texture.

[@danm8004]

You can absolutely do this with fresh lion's mane mushrooms, if you have a dehydrator.

[@presidentiallsuite]

Nice, Blueblox😉

[@SauceStache]

They're pretty great

[@quinntech7254]

So, could you add some vegan beef flavor and or marmite to give it a more meaty taste?