I Made Vegan Bacon From Rice Paper

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2021
  • Merle ( / merleeshay ) chefs up another popular vegan substitute when she tries to make vegan bacon from rice paper. Recipe Inspiration from Edgy Veg: • Vegan Recipe: Make Veg...
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  • @MerleONeal
    @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +672

    Thanks again to The Edgy Veg for the recipe! You all seriously have to try this one

    • @kritigupta9658
      @kritigupta9658 3 роки тому +1

      👍

    • @cassieclover99
      @cassieclover99 3 роки тому +10

      thank you for being an active voice for all the pigs out there💖 they deserve to be heard. on another note, this recipe looks absolutely delicious and considering i haven't had good bacon in like 5 years now, im definitely gonna give this a try!

    • @lgee8383
      @lgee8383 3 роки тому +3

      You're a lot nicer and sweeter than the edgy veg! Thanks for making this recipe better merle

    • @sarafina1263
      @sarafina1263 3 роки тому +2

      @@lgee8383 they are both great

    • @rikuhell8076
      @rikuhell8076 3 роки тому +2

      Im asian . If y want rice paper more soft , y put it in a wet towel . Y can control how soft it is

  • @EdgyVeg
    @EdgyVeg 3 роки тому +267

    Thanks for sharing my recipe, Merle!!! 💚

  • @nomedenol2237
    @nomedenol2237 3 роки тому +406

    I have actually tried this recipe and your theory is correct by doubling the amount of rice paper that you use so 4 instead of 2 and reducing the time by 1 minute it does come out chewier which I like. Also I find easier to use a rotary cutter as it makes cutting the rice paper so much easier.

    • @SwissMissss
      @SwissMissss 3 роки тому +15

      Is a rotary cutter like a pizza cutter? I'm gonna Google it because if it is, I'm gonna always call my pizza cutter a rotary cutter and feel smarter lol😆 I've never heard of that before your comment so I'm intrigued

    • @pampampam88899
      @pampampam88899 3 роки тому +1

      nice thanks for the tip! i also have a lot of rice paper and I really want to try this!

    • @nomedenol2237
      @nomedenol2237 3 роки тому +5

      @@SwissMissss assuming you've already Googled it by now but just in case you haven't a rotary cutter is a tool used for crafting it's meant to cut rubber, leather, it's used for crafting and it's kind of like a pizza cutter but the blade is really small and razor-sharp😊. Hope I've been of some help.

    • @SwissMissss
      @SwissMissss 3 роки тому +3

      @@nomedenol2237 Aww thank you so much for replying 😊 Yes, I did actually end up going to Google lol! I seen it is for crafting and such, but I still want one🤣 I'm a collector of random useful items, so this seems even cooler than a pizza cutter to be honest😆 You definitely were of service though, because I couldn't tell that it had a smaller blade etc just from the pictures on Google. Thanks again and have a great week🌻

    • @nomedenol2237
      @nomedenol2237 3 роки тому +3

      @@SwissMissss mee too but i also try to find other useful purposes for items that are not necessarily the intend use😁. Thank you and you also have a great week and stay safe in this crazy world 🥺🥰.

  • @carolinerushmore2975
    @carolinerushmore2975 3 роки тому +484

    Who else had never heard Merle sing before but was actually surprised when she started singing like a pro😂😭

    • @masdanar9321
      @masdanar9321 3 роки тому +21

      She sing so many times tho😁

    • @alexkorotkov5946
      @alexkorotkov5946 3 роки тому +5

      I’ve heard her sing and she can actually sing pretty well

    • @carolinerushmore2975
      @carolinerushmore2975 3 роки тому

      @@alexkorotkov5946 haha really? do you mean irl or in another video

    • @MaireGraves
      @MaireGraves 3 роки тому +1

      My dad commented on it when he walked in the room in the middle of the video🤣

    • @dyounderwears3730
      @dyounderwears3730 3 роки тому

      @@carolinerushmore2975 on another video

  • @u140550
    @u140550 3 роки тому +529

    i don't know if it was only me, but i wanted aria to taste it with his carnivore taste buds. i seriously wonder what he thinks, and this vegan bacon reminds me of a resturant that i love that makes vegan bacon taste so close to actual bacon it surprised me.

  • @yellowsparklefish337
    @yellowsparklefish337 3 роки тому +149

    The bacon I want to try the most is bacon made from starch! Sauce Stache made a video about it, it looks amazing and allegedly has both crunch and chew. The video is called "This might be the world's best vegan bacon". I'd love seeing you try it!

  • @earthwanderer
    @earthwanderer 3 роки тому +247

    The let's get rice into it/let's get to bacon jokes were ELITE and nobody can tell me otherwise 😌😌

  • @hurricanetortilla2569
    @hurricanetortilla2569 3 роки тому +236

    I know I'm too lazy to actually go through with these recipes. But I'm just here for Merle and her ✨immaculate✨ energy

    • @ankitaagrawal1036
      @ankitaagrawal1036 3 роки тому +4

      Same I am a vegetarian since birth, don't crave for meat and yet I see all her video 😂😂😂

    • @MerleONeal
      @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +3

      🥰🙏🏻

    • @chenmae9747
      @chenmae9747 3 роки тому

      @@ankitaagrawal1036 I know your not serious, but I’m pretty sure.. you didn’t know what those words mean

  • @fairholmka
    @fairholmka 3 роки тому +13

    If you take it out of the oven earlier, you can get it soft, chewy and still crunchy. You really have to watch it and test it in the last minute or two of baking. I also use bbq sauce instead of liquid smoke.

  • @NailyaPippin
    @NailyaPippin 3 роки тому +35

    I wonder if these "bacon marinades " is something that could be as mass produced as soy souce for example! I bet it'd be easier to buy a set of marinade and pre cut paper, boom boom and you've got a bacon 🧐

  • @Jiminie53421
    @Jiminie53421 3 роки тому +105

    Omg I haven’t made it to the end yet but I have a ton of rice paper at home so I really hope it actually works!!!

    • @avbabyatalig8351
      @avbabyatalig8351 3 роки тому

      I think this work k try carrot beacon and the. Hot carrots dogs but this recipe might work.i try it i love bacon in salads.

  • @parvindarkaur9612
    @parvindarkaur9612 3 роки тому +2

    I love the happy Merle energy I'm getting here!!! This energy will keep me going for some days in this quarantine 😌

  • @aneoliveira1464
    @aneoliveira1464 3 роки тому +31

    Merle singing is a blessing to my ears 🥺❤️

  • @TUG657
    @TUG657 3 роки тому +114

    “Less time than raising and slaughtering a pig” hahah right. Great video

  • @ravensmoon1992
    @ravensmoon1992 3 роки тому +22

    I loke how Merle always cheekily gives us the Celsius. We Europeans love you for that, Merle!

  • @biancaneves3346
    @biancaneves3346 3 роки тому +33

    Ok, let me spill the tea here: Candice (Edgy Veg) has said a few times on Instagram that she doesn't like Goodful. According to her, the reason is that they copy other people's recipes without giving them credit.
    Now here we are, credits have been given a thousand times during this video, and I really hope they'll eventually be able to make peace again: love both Merle and Candice! 💚

    • @user-nn2du3jj4w
      @user-nn2du3jj4w 3 роки тому +4

      Goodful always credits!!

    • @lgee8383
      @lgee8383 3 роки тому +8

      Candice isn't very nice anyways.... all vegan recipes are passed down from somewhere so....

    • @biancaneves3346
      @biancaneves3346 3 роки тому +11

      As far as Merle's videos goes, I always see her giving credits. Not sure about Buzzfeed and other Goodful content..

    • @chenmae9747
      @chenmae9747 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah. But does one make up for others.

    • @EdgyVeg
      @EdgyVeg 3 роки тому +8

      I love Merle! and love that she always credits!

  • @NatalieAbb
    @NatalieAbb 3 роки тому +23

    The song was screaming for the lyrics to be "don't go bacon my heart, I couldn't if I fried"

    • @MerleONeal
      @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +2

      A MISSED OPPORTUNITY smh

  • @JustPeachyVibeyVibes
    @JustPeachyVibeyVibes 3 роки тому +4

    I make these and it's so much better when you double the rice paper. Also, brush the marinade, then cut it for a much less tedious experience. Love your vids Merle, they're such a treat! :)

  • @karlabaudelia5474
    @karlabaudelia5474 3 роки тому +1

    I'm loving your energy Merle!!!

  • @y3rdua901
    @y3rdua901 3 роки тому +2

    I love this recipe. So glad someone else is replicating it.
    More pieces of rice paper you stack together, the greater the chew. 1-2 pieces are very crispy.
    Also a pizza cutter makes it so much easier to make those 🥓strips!!!

  • @TUG657
    @TUG657 3 роки тому +14

    This would also be a great snack! You can add any flavoring you want, and make rice paper chips!

  • @czeanmikhaela
    @czeanmikhaela 3 роки тому +1

    ommg thank you for blessing my morning with your energy ✨

  • @gbarc4264
    @gbarc4264 3 роки тому

    Love your energy!!

  • @dibamoca9885
    @dibamoca9885 3 роки тому +2

    Candace makes some great recipes!! Merle did a super great job!😊

  • @donnyt857
    @donnyt857 3 роки тому

    I love Merle! She’s so fun!!! 💛

  • @TheLeraLush
    @TheLeraLush 3 роки тому +2

    I love these and have been making them for everyone in my life and they make a great salty snack especially with beer

  • @fairholmka
    @fairholmka 3 роки тому +1

    I've making this recipe for years, it's so good!

  • @ysh8
    @ysh8 3 роки тому +1

    She’s so cheery in this video I’m feeling the positive vibes

  • @sequoialeoni3287
    @sequoialeoni3287 3 роки тому +65

    The “bacon” looks great, but I’m honestly just here to start my day off with Merle’s humerus positivity🥰

  • @rocksand2853
    @rocksand2853 3 роки тому +4

    Merle is suuuuper chaotic (in this vid) and I’m here for it :)

  • @jillievanilli1767
    @jillievanilli1767 3 роки тому +11

    My friend lives on a farm and just posted a video of her piglet playing a toy piano AND giving their big dog a massage with her snout!ADORABLE!

    • @T.K.T
      @T.K.T 3 роки тому +5

      It's kind of disturbing to think that they're going to end up slaughtering her anyway

    • @jillievanilli1767
      @jillievanilli1767 3 роки тому +4

      @@T.K.T No-it is their pet.

    • @user-nn2du3jj4w
      @user-nn2du3jj4w 3 роки тому +2

      @@jillievanilli1767 oh thats good! pet pigs are cute :)

    • @jillievanilli1767
      @jillievanilli1767 3 роки тому

      @@user-nn2du3jj4w Valerie is talented, too.

  • @veganftafeng6284
    @veganftafeng6284 3 роки тому +27

    Yay! 🙌 Merle speaking up for factory 🏭 farmed animals 👍!

  • @u140550
    @u140550 3 роки тому +13

    lol i love that start, its corny yes; but its so cute that you try to make a pun. i ironically want more.

  • @blaina
    @blaina 3 роки тому

    This recipe is amazing 😫 I found that if you brush extra marinade on one side of the “bacon” before baking it’ll be chewier! I like brushing one side of it so one side was chewier and the other was crunchier!!

  • @batty_babette
    @batty_babette 3 роки тому +2

    Those puns are great btw! Especially the sneaky bacon one 😜 👑

  • @livscottg
    @livscottg 3 роки тому +1

    FINALLY solo merle content, i love it

  • @annapazewska6106
    @annapazewska6106 3 роки тому +10

    Maybe you could try sauce stache daikon bacon? It is really delicious. Like really really delicious. And it has that chew to it just like bacon 🤗

  • @kenatkins3781
    @kenatkins3781 3 роки тому +1

    I'm going to have to try makin some Bacon. Because I really enjoyed your humor. Especially " don't go bacon my heart"

  • @fifisdlo6079
    @fifisdlo6079 3 роки тому +1

    I'm already excited

  • @batty_babette
    @batty_babette 3 роки тому

    You should try it again and do what sauce stash did! He took a chopstick and swirled it on the bacon so part of the marinade would come off and make some parts more chewy. I still haven't made it myself but hoping to soon! It's been on my mind for way too long lol

  • @scz9031
    @scz9031 3 роки тому

    Literally just stumbled on this. Looking forward to watching

  • @samanthaweiss867
    @samanthaweiss867 3 роки тому +6

    I only eat kosher food, so I've never even tried bacon. However, this looks awesome! I am definitely gonna try it out sometime.

  • @jkl674
    @jkl674 2 роки тому +1

    Ugh! I love her! I’ve been considering going vegan but super nervous about it and I’m really glad I found a place where I can get used to the idea without pressure or judgement from someone! I wish more vegans were like Merle!

  • @muskangupta5610
    @muskangupta5610 3 роки тому +5

    Okay I need the whole "bacon song" that merle started. It was actually interesting and weirdly good

  • @RiseToGreatnessTV
    @RiseToGreatnessTV 3 роки тому

    I definitely try it out.. love your channel and Videos.. I think it taste better with nice Background Music..
    Healing energy Music

  • @abigaildoza6767
    @abigaildoza6767 3 роки тому

    I like that you included some information about eating bacon!! I hope it’ll help people realize to eat less meat

  • @NatalieWisler
    @NatalieWisler 3 роки тому +2

    I need to try this! I’ve seen so many vegan UA-camrs make it!!

  • @victorhua2464
    @victorhua2464 3 роки тому

    this looks really fun, though i wonder if it'd have been easier to cut into strips if instead of dunking the rice paper in like that, you instead start with one edge and quickly circle the paper in your hands (so the water coats the paper on every side) so it doesn't get as soggy/soft as quickly

  • @michellegoit488
    @michellegoit488 3 роки тому +4

    Love watching the EdgyVeg, so happy to hear the shoutout!

  • @DikshaDivaDixit
    @DikshaDivaDixit 3 роки тому +6

    Lovely video! Thank you for talking about the piggies 💚✨🌱🌎

  • @kimchithatisnicelyfermente4627
    @kimchithatisnicelyfermente4627 3 роки тому +4

    i just made spring rolls and i have tons of rice paper left. i think i will try this recipe

  • @JayLuhx
    @JayLuhx 3 роки тому +1

    I have rice paper and had no idea what to do with it. Now I do! Thanks!!

  • @antoninam9348
    @antoninam9348 3 роки тому

    i love this woman's energy!! now i wanna make this bacon so bad lol

  • @ashadoob
    @ashadoob 3 роки тому

    Love that she included the info about pigs :)

  • @ignaciayevenez2621
    @ignaciayevenez2621 3 роки тому +1

    hey! loved it! u could try maybe "pasting" the dry rice papers with marinade (and also do some more, like 3-4), then cut them and coat them, if somebody does this let me know please! lov u merle

  • @ricardorojas3872
    @ricardorojas3872 3 роки тому +1

    I'd love to try this out but, in my country (Venezuela) there aren't many plant-based products like rice paper or different types of oils etc. Even though, I do embrace my vegeterianism regardless the adversities and I love Merle's videos, they're very interesting and funny.

  • @MiscToddley
    @MiscToddley 3 роки тому

    I wonder now if you can do the same with re-hydrated extra wide rice noodles. You can just break those down to length before you re-hydrated them in boiled water if you don't want to bother with trying to cut them.

  • @sarey8934
    @sarey8934 3 роки тому +3

    Your hair has grown so much!

  • @Bennetliz00
    @Bennetliz00 3 роки тому

    I made it with coconut oil and skipped the garlic powder. Wow. Thank you. Soooo good!

  • @Nellie_95
    @Nellie_95 3 роки тому +78

    If you didn’t think Merle was just Anne Hathaway her singing don’t go breaking /baking my heart solidified it

    • @MerleONeal
      @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +5

      You're WAY too kind 😅 I was trying to channel Ella Enchanted

  • @ashleystone7939
    @ashleystone7939 3 роки тому +6

    I LOVE that you talk about the animal suffering!! It is so important to get the message out there! Ive been vegan for nearly 7 years now, FOR THE ANIMALS! A channel this big talking about animal suffering is so huge for these innocent sweet beings!

  • @Peachykirx
    @Peachykirx 3 роки тому

    SHES SO ADORABLE I LOVE HER

  • @maggotst.pierre2361
    @maggotst.pierre2361 3 роки тому +1

    Who on gods green earth who could dislike this beautiful ray of sunshine? Love you girl ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @ZeroWasteFamily
    @ZeroWasteFamily 3 роки тому

    Omg I must try this

  • @ashokazuni9966
    @ashokazuni9966 3 роки тому

    This is my go to recip for vegan bacon it's so good. You can cook it for less time if you want it to have more chew. I have always disliked the fatty bits on pork bacon and liked it very crispy so this recipe it perfect for me

  • @nicoleallen7013
    @nicoleallen7013 3 роки тому

    Love the promo for edgy veg!!!❤️ Canadian content creators and vegan 🥰

  • @petercarlson1741
    @petercarlson1741 2 роки тому

    I have been watching her vegan cooking videos all day looking for stuff to make because I’m vegan and this one looks so good and it involves no cruelty!

  • @rachelcarpenter350
    @rachelcarpenter350 3 роки тому +1

    Can you make saucestache's Daikon radish bacon where he dehydrated it

  • @brookstitute
    @brookstitute 3 роки тому

    have you tried saucesatche’s daikon bacon?? i’m curious as to what you’d think haha

  • @brontiq
    @brontiq 2 роки тому

    Oooh I am soooo trying this. I have some nice greens and avocado. With this "bacon" it's gonna make a killer salad

  • @lepetitmadmosielle5317
    @lepetitmadmosielle5317 3 роки тому +1

    Tipp for the lazy loafs: use vegan bbq sauce and at a bit of neutral oil/sugar to taste. Way more easier if you can't get liquid smoke.

  • @tazzytess
    @tazzytess 3 роки тому

    I used my toaster oven and baked it on 350° f (or 176.67° c) for 6 minutes. It turned out really good. I just got to put less liquid smoke and change the soy sauce to tamari.

  • @OneDirectionFreak1
    @OneDirectionFreak1 3 роки тому

    Hi Merle! I live in Belgium and we don't really have liquid smoke here! Is there a substitute you recommend? BBQ-sauce? LOVE your video's btw

    • @nopenvm
      @nopenvm 3 роки тому

      hey! ben ook belgisch en bij oil & vinegar verkopen ze liquid smoke :)

  • @jenniferharlow4603
    @jenniferharlow4603 3 роки тому +1

    That exit was superb. I’ve never seen someone pretend they were being flushed down the toilet 😂

  • @KrisRN23935
    @KrisRN23935 3 роки тому

    I need to make this.

  • @thecleanaddictionasmr9700
    @thecleanaddictionasmr9700 3 роки тому +1

    I wanna try thissssssssss 😍😍

  • @ptatoesaurus7008
    @ptatoesaurus7008 3 роки тому

    We made this a few years ago was decent but yeah we added extra sheets to make it thicker

  • @carapowell1254
    @carapowell1254 3 роки тому

    Please try the leftover liquid starch bacon from the high gluten chicken recipes.

  • @alicemiriah
    @alicemiriah 3 роки тому +2

    She’s amazing

  • @kiwifeijoa
    @kiwifeijoa 3 роки тому +2

    Rice paper bacon was created by Danish vegans Kasper and Karina at veganer.nu. Your rice paper bacon strips look great, Merle. Maybe putting coconut flakes or some other chewy veg in between the rice paper layers might work? Would be interested to see that one.

  • @sweetcaramelsmile
    @sweetcaramelsmile 3 роки тому +2

    I make this when I have time because I'm glutenfree. I add Applewood smoke seasoning and a touch of tomato paste to my marinade.

    • @user-wx5gr7hi7z
      @user-wx5gr7hi7z 3 роки тому

      Is bacon not always glutenfree or are you also vegan?

  • @Meditation_Channel
    @Meditation_Channel 2 роки тому

    Your amazing! ❤️🐷🌱

  • @daverichards308
    @daverichards308 3 роки тому

    I have made rice paper bacon. Always turns out really good.

  • @breejeanne
    @breejeanne 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for bringing attention to the negatives of the animal agriculture industry Merle!! Love all the vegan recipes you post!

  • @dr.serenologist7813
    @dr.serenologist7813 3 роки тому

    You gotta try “soya chaap”. Must try. You will gonna lovvvvveee it Merle. Love from India. ❤️

  • @user-hh6cg4yd6l
    @user-hh6cg4yd6l 3 роки тому +1

    Ma sha Allah super 😍😋👍👏

  • @sph_dng
    @sph_dng 3 роки тому

    Thanks for spreading awareness to the animal farming conditions. And that singing, wow!

  • @ekisharajendran6083
    @ekisharajendran6083 3 роки тому +4

    Scientists should come up with some plant based meat essence/extract (since there’s a butter essence already ) . Boom, one drop and it tastes exactly the same!

  • @susunslatky
    @susunslatky 3 роки тому

    Love your channel! Wondering why not a 9 out of 10 for your rating? Let us know if you try it with more layers and if that helps give part of it a chewy texture.

  • @bazli83
    @bazli83 3 роки тому

    Rice paper crackers.. yum

  • @lylymongeon
    @lylymongeon 3 роки тому

    Maybe if fried in pan with oil it would keep some chew with oil absorption. Hmmm, am curious now... tfs

  • @fairy8075
    @fairy8075 3 роки тому

    Have u tried the vegan bacon from mushroom? I saw that video circulating around youtube for a while

  • @XxFluffyxX
    @XxFluffyxX 3 роки тому

    If you fry it in a pan you get more or that yummy bubbling

  • @destyandinilarasati2277
    @destyandinilarasati2277 3 роки тому

    Hey Merle,
    I am currently has so much interest in renewable energy, specifically in bio-energy, want to take short course but overwhelm with the option.
    I was wondering if you probably know any recommendation, if so, please let me know. thanksies

  • @fifisdlo6079
    @fifisdlo6079 3 роки тому +3

    I will make this for a snack not necessary for bacon experience

  • @meighan845
    @meighan845 3 роки тому

    Does anyone else say "it's ya girl Merle" with her 🤣❤️

  • @keniarosemary
    @keniarosemary 3 роки тому

    I think you and Rachel should do a smoothie challenge next! You know these smoothie shops out here ne charging $17383 for a smoothie sometimes! I say you do $5 vs $30 smoothie!

  • @MakePeasNotBeef
    @MakePeasNotBeef 3 роки тому

    There's a 2000-year old Chinese recipe called "Jianbing" which basically uses these rice paper bacons in the middle layer ;)

  • @kaitlynomalley2170
    @kaitlynomalley2170 3 роки тому

    The bangs look fantastic on you! They fit so well for your face . You look like an actor

  • @MrMatteo125
    @MrMatteo125 3 роки тому

    I wonder if halfway through cooking you add another layer for a little chew?