Worth the Hype!? Trying WATERMELON TUNA! Make this Vegan "Tuna" Recipe at Home!
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Күн бұрынHave you ever tried vegan "tuna" made of watermelon? Today we are taste testing this famous recipe to see if it's worth the hype! Hope you guys enjoy!
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🌱 Modified Recipe:
Approx. 3 cups watermelon, cubed, with rind removed
1/4 cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
1 TBL sesame oil (you could probably sub with sesame seeds to make this oil free!)
1/2 tsp. rice vinegar
1-2 TBL nori flakes (or use 1/3 blitzed nori sheet)*
Add everything into a shallow glass tupperware and allow the watermelon to marinate for 2-3 hours. Bake at 350F for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, turning every 30 minutes (my larger pieces took 1 1/2 hours).
*Next time I would probably increase the amount of nori flakes to 2 or even 3 tablespoons to get a "fishier" taste!
🥢 Recipe is loosely based on these recipes:
www.bhg.com/recipes/vegetaria...
www.notenoughcinnamon.com/veg...
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@UndershirtSandwich 3 жыл бұрын
The range of emotions you go through with that first bite is amazing.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻
@spanishDoll1 3 жыл бұрын
The poke bowl looks so yumm
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
It turned out pretty well! We might make them again this weekend. 😅
@sarahharold1694 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful you tried. Love yr honest opinion. I going to try it on my family. Great idea, often curious about these odd things. ❤️💕🥦
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, definitely worth a try if you’re intrigued. 🤗🤗 I agree… I’m always curious about these odd things as well!
@kiwifeijoa 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you trying out new recipes. Agree with that toasted sesame oil is a tough one for whole food recipes. Toasting the sesame seeds well and then grinding them at least gives that hint of sesame flavour.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, toasted sesame seeds was the only thing I could think of as well. 😄😄 I do think it would be a decent sub here, grinding them first is a great idea. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@alohatvj 3 жыл бұрын
Looks worth trying 😋😍👌
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I actually liked it quite a bit. Didn't taste like tuna to us.. but tasty nonetheless!
@linzertube 3 жыл бұрын
Cool experiment! Another awesome, whole food plant (much like jackfruit) that can be substituted for a “traditional protein” and taste good, to boot. Love it!👏🤩
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, jackfruit is a great one too! Love to use that in faux meat recipes. 😋😋 Glad you enjoyed!
@spanishDoll1 3 жыл бұрын
I love trying new vegan foods. Thank you
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Me too. You're very welcome. 🤗🤗
@marciagosse8947 3 жыл бұрын
I'm always intrigued how people can create these alternatives out of just fruits and veggies. I would definitely try something like this if it was offered at a restaurant but I'm definitely a lazy cook at home and tend to just stick to the very basics 🙃
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
I am as well! So unique some of the things people think of these days! Hahaha, I hear you! Usually I like to stick to the basics as well. 😋😋
@catherineslater4438 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've seen this recipe for a while too and though "huh, watermelon tuna. Interesting" I haven't tried it yet. Should probably give it a go.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
I think that’s what took me so long to try it as well! 😂😂 It was good… but I’m not rushing to make it again any time soon. 😅
@davidthescottishvegan 3 жыл бұрын
@@LetsEatPlants So it wasn't that good because the best recipes you would want to make it again.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidthescottishvegan It was ok! A solid "OK". 😂😂 I would make it again if I had leftover watermelon to use up.. but I wouldn't buy a watermelon just to make this. 😋
@majo3423 2 жыл бұрын
I love this. Did you put pickled ginger on there? Great idea because I was thinking I might put ginger in the marinade. But duh, I’ll go see your recipe for the answer.
@LetsEatPlants 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed! 🤗 Yes, I put pickled ginger in the bowl.. but not in the marinade itself. That’s a good idea! And yes, marinade recipe is in the description box. 😁😁
@samantharose2759 3 жыл бұрын
I love your experimental videos.... Not gonna lie this one freaked me out 😂😂😂 I was watching it while eating rock melon (or it could be cantaloupe not sure if it's the same thing. Green on the inside yellow skin 😂) and was starting to wonder if could you use any melon! 🤔🍉🍈 Thanks for sharing 💞
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha YAY! I do have quite a few more "experiments" in the works, so glad to hear it. 😁 Oooooh very interesting thought about using rock melon! (I think we call that honeydew? Green on the inside is what we call honeydew melon... cantaloupe is orange on the inside!) I guess it definitely could work! I was going to say I think other melons might be too sweet, but I honestly thought watermelon would be too sweet... so why not another melon!? 😂 Not sure I'd waste a delicious rock melon to try though. 😜
@samantharose2759 3 жыл бұрын
@@LetsEatPlants ah honeydew that's it I couldn't quite remember. I got it from the fruit market 🍈🥦🥔🍌🍇
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
@@samantharose2759 Yummy! I love all the melons! 🤗💕
@davidthescottishvegan 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and experiment Maddie the only vegan Tuna alternative I have tried that does taste like Tuna and has the texture of Tuna is Jackfruit. I don't think I will be in a hurry to try this recipe because it's been over hyped.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Over-hyped is a good way to put it! 😜😜 But a jackfruit tuna sounds good! Perhaps like in a "tuna" sandwich?? I'm intrigued! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@davidthescottishvegan 3 жыл бұрын
@@LetsEatPlants I had Jackfruit in batter once in a vegan only restaurant in Glasgow as a vegan alternative to fish and chips. This was in the pre-pandemic days and it was delicious.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidthescottishvegan Oh, that sounds delicious!
@VeganTwosome 3 жыл бұрын
We would try it for sure. Definitely kinda strange.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, yep, worth a try! A bit strange indeed.... but not terrible. Would make it again if I had some leftover watermelon to use up. 😁😁
@spanishDoll1 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys
@BettyHorn 3 жыл бұрын
That looks very interesting. I saw the recipe awhile back, but was never really tempted to try it. Not enough room in my little refrigerator anyway. And I don't think hubby would like it. I'll have to pass on thia one. But it is interesting!
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting indeed! It was quite unique… but not very “fishy”. 😂😂 Can definitely understand why you’re going to pass. 😝
@BettyHorn 3 жыл бұрын
@@LetsEatPlants 😃
@CharGC123 3 жыл бұрын
I understand people wanting to replicate favorite foods from their past before becoming vegan, I did it too, but I think it is much more liberating to just enjoy good food and wonderful flavor combinations instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. This "tuna" may physically resemble the color and texture of the fish, but no way can it replicate the actual flavor. As a former seafood lover, suggesting "tuna" would only make tasting it more disappointing, whereas "watermelon sushi" would seem intriguing... or off-putting, depending on the potential taster! Thanks for sharing! I was wondering, flavor aside, was the cooked texture similar to sushi or no? I love making vegan "sushi rolls" and always looking for new fillings and textures!
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Very good points! I actually don't mind when people try to replicate foods from their past! I quite enjoy things like mac n' cheese being as close to the "real" one as possible 😜... but I definitely get your point as well! There are some that just shouldn't be called by it those former names. I think this is one of those instances! 😅 I actually thought the texture was quite good, very soft and kind of slimy (sorry to use that word, but it's true! 😂), but Q quickly pointed out there isn't really any "chew" to it, which a normal tuna would have. But I added it to my rolls when I had it with dinner last night, and I thought it was a pretty good addition! Probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.. but if I ever have leftover watermelon to use up, I could see myself making it again. 😁
@CharGC123 3 жыл бұрын
@@LetsEatPlants Thanks! LOL "slimy" is a funny word... but honestly, since I love oats, okra, nopales, and even natto, I guess I'm a fan? Speaking of natto, since it's so easy to make in the Instant pot with the yogurt setting, and has a definite, strong, cheesy funk, I've been playing around using it in plant based cheeses...very interesting! Depending on the other ingredients it can "suggest" some stronger cheeses like brie/camembert, which I used to love. I blended some into a white sweet potato cheezy sauce last night and it tasted amazingly like melted swiss! Future funky flavorful fermentation fun? 😝
@ianmcmillan5590 3 жыл бұрын
As a vegan I an not tempted to make or eat veggie burgers or sausages or steaks , just enjoy fresh fruit and veg , why pretend you are eating meat.
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
@@CharGC123 Hahaha omg yes, so many slimy foods that are actually quite yummy! 😅 I really have to try your natto in the instant pot!! I have heard using it for cheeze flavor is amazing!!! There is a fermented tofu sold at most Asian stores that is similar in “funk” that many people use for vegan cheeses.. and I’m thinking natto will be the same! Time to study I guess. 😛 Did you follow a recipe to start?
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
@@ianmcmillan5590 I totally get that! Some vegans like it and some don’t it seems. 🙂🙂
@thatnormalveganguy2216 3 жыл бұрын
I had it in wagamama (uk) and it was REVOLTING … The way you made it looks sensational, but it must have zero nutritional benefits?! I would rather have tofu marinated in beetroot juice for a bit of pinkness?? Butttt it did look good 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
Hahhaha wow! Revolting is a strong word! 😂😂 Anad Wagamama is supposed to be great! Very surprised by that. Yes.. definitely agree about the nutritional benefits. You would be better off using tofu for those reasons.. but the texture of this *is* pretty similar to tuna (minus the "chewiness"!). I've seen a few tofu "fish" recipes that look pretty legit. May have to try one of those next. 😜
@spanishDoll1 3 жыл бұрын
I don't really care if vegan foods taste like the old foods I used to have
@LetsEatPlants 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way! 😄
@florencegirard1271 2 жыл бұрын
For me , its not worth it. I did not find the taste exceptional.. It was an interesting concept and I was curious so I tried it, but I will not make it again. I had to try it. If I want sushi I will eat sushi. This is just a fun idea.
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