How to Make Greek Moussaka

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  • Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
  • Learn How to make Traditional Greek Moussaka. This dish is so rich and full of flavor. layers of potatoes, eggplants, meat and béchamel sauce. Not recommended on a diet ;)
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    Ingredients:
    3 medium - large eggplants
    3 potatoes
    1 large onion
    2 garlic cloves
    700g (24.7 oz) minced beef
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
    260g (9.2 oz) tomato sauce
    1 cup (240ml) beef broth or 1/2 cup (120ml) red wine
    1 bay leaf
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon thyme
    1L (4.2 cups) milk
    120g (4.23 oz) butter (1 stick + 1 tsp)
    120g (4.23 oz) flour (1 cup - 2 tsp)
    85g (3 oz) parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    2 egg yolks
    Vegetable oil for frying
    Directions:
    1. Prepare the vegetables: slice the eggplants into 1cm thick. Season with salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Meanwhile peel the potatoes and slice them.
    2. Wash the eggplants well and pat them dry. Fry the eggplants and potatoes until golden. Transfer to a paper towel to get rid of access oil. For a lighter version place the eggplants and potatoes in a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and bake and golden.
    3. Prepare the meat mixture: heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add crushed garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes more.
    4. Add the meat and cook, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink. And salt, pepper, cinnamon and thyme, stir well. Add tomato paste and stir. Add bay leaf, tomato sauce and stir well. Add beef broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
    5. Prepare the béchamel sauce: heat 1 litter of milk. In a medium saucepan over low heat melt butter, when the butter is melted, add flour and whisk continuously, until smooth paste forms. Gradually add the warm milk while continually whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and add pinch salt, black pepper, nutmeg, parmesan and egg yolks, whisk until smooth.
    6. Preheat oven to 180C (360F).
    7. Assemble the moussaka: add 4-5 tablespoons of the béchamel sauce to the meat mixture and mix. Layer the potatoes in a 13"X8.5" (33X22cm) ovenproof dish, then layer half of the eggplants. Pour the meat mixture and spread evenly. Layer the remaining eggplants and pour the béchamel sauce. Grate some parmesan on top.
    8. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 45 minutes before cutting.
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  • @tsibosp
    @tsibosp 4 года назад +278

    As a Greek who cooks nearly all the time, that's exactly how the recipe is made. Hint : fry a bit more potatoes and Eggplants cause I guarantee you that you will eat some of them while you wait for the rest of the ingredients to get cooked 😉

    • @nikid5568
      @nikid5568 4 года назад +3

      tsibosp Ετσι κανω κι εγω! 😂

    • @TNToncourt
      @TNToncourt Год назад +2

      Because.

    • @reeffeeder
      @reeffeeder Год назад +2

      Good tip!

    • @lelakivac4732
      @lelakivac4732 Год назад +2

      Recept je fenomenalan .Ovo je prva musaka koju sam radila i svi su bili bili vise nego odusevljeni . Nikada vise ne mjenjam i savjetujem svima da probaju ovaj recept.Kada ga probate ,uvijeriti cete se sami da je NAJBOLJI . MNOGO HVALA !

    • @deepasuri8667
      @deepasuri8667 Год назад +1

      😂 so true

  • @munirasaeed1186
    @munirasaeed1186 11 месяцев назад +33

    Believe it or not !! This was my first dish i ever made ,, i was 12 years old and it was my first time i fasted Ramadan and my family loved it especially my parents they were so proud 🥹
    .. try to add zucchini it make it more delicious ❤

  • @suhakhaled1984
    @suhakhaled1984 3 года назад +466

    Moussaka is an arabic word that stands for “making it cold” and we have the same recipe in Syria but without the beshamel sauce and it is called moussaka too :) it is lovely to see how all Mediterranean countries share the same recipes... greetings to glorious Greece

    • @2020ahmedgomaa
      @2020ahmedgomaa 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/P4BU26JMzw4/видео.html

    • @aarohibarahalikar9136
      @aarohibarahalikar9136 3 года назад +16

      It's better to eat without that beshamel sauce because it's better to eat meat without milk

    • @voulaxek5944
      @voulaxek5944 3 года назад +10

      Hi from Greece🌺🤗🤗

    • @MrPanos2000
      @MrPanos2000 3 года назад +15

      Its not Greek food thats why. Its Levantine food with beshamel added. Invented by Tselementes

    • @tubamz
      @tubamz 3 года назад +13

      I thought the word moussakka means "with stock added" in arabic and if fat is used instead stock, it is called musemma. Thnx for new info. Our recipe in Turkey has many more seasoning in ground meat and only eggplant is used as base and top.

  • @candacep1117
    @candacep1117 2 года назад +93

    I made this for dinner tonight here in Australia... and it was incredible!! Family even gave it 9/10. Thank you.

    • @Ena48145
      @Ena48145 Год назад

      9?

    • @svenkamog2232
      @svenkamog2232 Год назад

      Don't tell me you burnt 🔥 the cheese 🧀 again didn't you...

    • @Abnsdllnnlosnfd
      @Abnsdllnnlosnfd 5 месяцев назад +2

      9/10?
      Fucking hell! This is a straight 11/10.

  • @israbousniena9078
    @israbousniena9078 3 года назад +93

    I’m from Benghazi Libya 🇱🇾 we cook Greek mosaka every week ❤️ love it 😍 big regards to Greece 🇬🇷

    • @voulaxek5944
      @voulaxek5944 3 года назад +5

      Hi from Greece!!!

    • @gokturk2383
      @gokturk2383 2 года назад

      Have you ever thought how this culinary culture may found the way to Libya ? Please read little bit history?

    • @giannislekkakos1996
      @giannislekkakos1996 2 года назад +6

      Brother you have good taste absolutely 🤠👍

    • @imene1986
      @imene1986 2 года назад +1

      @@gokturk2383 yes we make it also in Algeria ans it comes from Turkey, because mosaka is turkish

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 2 года назад +9

      @@imene1986 Wrong! Moussaka is actually ARABIC in etymology, NOT TURKISH. Eggplants are Native to this neck of the woods, not where Turks originate from. The Greeks took this Moussaka & the Great Greek Chef Tselementes added the Bechamel Sauce to it! Learn History!!!

  • @rodouladoulos1548
    @rodouladoulos1548 5 лет назад +1366

    Hi from Greece and yes...it is how we make it...And congrats for sticking to the REAL recipe!!!!

    • @kenz-ihafiye2456
      @kenz-ihafiye2456 5 лет назад +58

      It is not greek. .it is turkish food
      What a thief nation. ..
      Musakka is not even greek word
      Got it..
      Additon: yoğurt is completely from TURKISH culture and baklava...not yours..

    • @donnav6219
      @donnav6219 5 лет назад +36

      I love love love Moussaka. Reminds me of a Greek lasagna.

    • @steveg8322
      @steveg8322 5 лет назад +79

      @@kenz-ihafiye2456 We're ultimately all humans,chill erkek kardes.

    • @fatimaa3013
      @fatimaa3013 5 лет назад +17

      Even though i aint greek but this is a traditional dish in my country and the receipe is on point thats how my mum and grandma make it. I love it!

    • @anniechophi5575
      @anniechophi5575 5 лет назад +60

      Someone cook, someone get triggered.

  • @jahnvimehra8758
    @jahnvimehra8758 3 года назад +50

    Oh that background music ❤️❤️

  • @mariaGreenDay4ever
    @mariaGreenDay4ever 3 года назад +269

    "Let cool for at least 45 minutes " We all know we can not wait that much when we has mousaka ahead of us

    • @UnitedCuisines
      @UnitedCuisines 2 года назад +4

      Haha, absolutely! We made some yesterday and tried to wait, but gave up after 5 minutes 😅

    • @cootsunihatesyou
      @cootsunihatesyou 2 года назад +5

      If you are not burning your tongue or mouth then you are not eating it right hahahaha who can wait

    • @CBeatty59
      @CBeatty59 2 года назад +2

      10 minutes is plenty. I like my hot food HOT.

    • @035gogmofo6
      @035gogmofo6 2 года назад +6

      sometimes i make it like a day before and let sit in the fridge to really set all the flavors in and then bake it. i swear that's legitimate soo much better!! it works really with anything with this kind of concept like lasagna etc, but especially with things like stews. but only when cooked tho otherwise you got no flavor cause everything is raw.. but if its cooked and you set it for like minimal of 12 hours or even maybe a couple, the flavors increases soo incredibly much.

  • @kyriakizafeiriadou7681
    @kyriakizafeiriadou7681 5 лет назад +202

    Excellent!!! Yes!!! I am from Greece and this is cooked like my mom would do it! This is the traditional way and believe me people it is beyond delicious!! 😄😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

    • @lucasandreboaventura9820
      @lucasandreboaventura9820 Год назад

      With the whisky in béchamel too ?

    • @donaldshuka249
      @donaldshuka249 Год назад

      Greek food tour (300 y old restaurant) ... ruclips.net/video/PCt5WlxQ6F4/видео.html

  • @dimitrioskazaglias
    @dimitrioskazaglias 2 года назад +223

    As a Greek I strongly recommend that you also add fried zucchinis/ courgettes if you want! Great mousakas btw! The best video you can find right now for this recipe!

    • @mathewwong1415
      @mathewwong1415 2 года назад +1

      It’s a tasty surprise the one time I got a moussakka w a fried potatoe in there, it’s very neat n tasty

    • @mrlololoula
      @mrlololoula 2 года назад

      Hi Demitrios, would you happen to know the name of the very first greek song (music) playing when the video starts? I tried to SHAZAM it but SHAZAM does not recognize it. Thank you, Costa

    • @mrlololoula
      @mrlololoula 2 года назад

      @@eigenfrequencies I think you have me confused with someone else? I was asking about the music.

    • @joeycsk8305
      @joeycsk8305 Год назад +1

      Hey Dimitrios, have you ever tried Egyptian Moussaka?

    • @Jeje-he6nt
      @Jeje-he6nt Год назад

      @@joeycsk8305 و المسقعة السورية ايضا

  • @MrAngryGorilla2000
    @MrAngryGorilla2000 2 года назад +66

    I’m an American and I love Greek food. Very healthy and filling. Never once got sick from their food. Had to make some adjustments to my diet ever since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. There’s this one Greek restaurant I used to go to. The lady who’s from Greece is such a nice lady. They love to socialize. Also been to Greek festival and I fell in love with the food and desserts. 😄

    • @lovekeke3561
      @lovekeke3561 2 года назад +2

      I have UC too and haven’t gotten sick from Greek food either. It’s so tasty too. 🤤

    • @MrAngryGorilla2000
      @MrAngryGorilla2000 2 года назад +5

      @@lovekeke3561 Middle Eastern food is very healthy too. Never had issues with their food either. Some of their dishes are similar to Greek food. Slightly different spices… I’m sorry you have UC. I wouldn’t wish it on my worse enemies. I wasn’t able to work and I lost everything. I’m slowly getting back on my feet. Able to work again but only 4 days a week, with one day off in between my two working days.

    • @hetaruux3624
      @hetaruux3624 2 года назад +4

      I love this 😃 I’m Greek but living in the UK so don’t eat the Mediterranean diet exclusively. I was recently diagnosed with IBS so switched to a fully Greek diet and have never had such a sound stomach. I’m glad others are finding good health and happiness in the Greek diet too!

    • @MrAngryGorilla2000
      @MrAngryGorilla2000 2 года назад

      @@hetaruux3624 It's probably the lemon juice. Even when I pan fry potatoes in heavy oil I always add lemon juice and never had a problem. Without the lemon juice forget it. LOL Hopefully your job accommodates with your IBS.

    • @anocsalepo
      @anocsalepo Год назад +2

      bro,these are turkish not greek.Learn please truths.Greek friends sorry.

  • @lalaloee
    @lalaloee Год назад +20

    Well done! I love that it's just a video with step by step instructions without a person commentating on everything.

  • @imthebossofme63
    @imthebossofme63 5 лет назад +175

    Finally! My mousaka is in the oven now! Someone finally gave the correct directions for the beschemel ! I love you! ❤️😘💕

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, u can use ground turkey too if u aren’t a big beef person anymore. U might have to add a little more thyme or oregano to flavor turkey more tho.

    • @Waffles84
      @Waffles84 3 года назад +5

      If it is in the oven I will be right over shortly. 😂😂😂😂

    • @nicnic6703
      @nicnic6703 2 года назад

      Lol

    • @theprinceoftides6836
      @theprinceoftides6836 Год назад +1

      @@Waffles84 Lmao 😂🤣😅 Truth. I'll definately have these tomorrow .

    • @princesse523
      @princesse523 Год назад

      Correct spelling have you too : béchamel (la/une as for ladies 😂) ❤

  • @rimasaba
    @rimasaba 2 года назад +12

    I am Lebanese and we have a dish called moussaka but it is vegetarian , we use eggplant , tomato , garlic , onion , herbs , chickpeas and spice ! It’s so yummy BUT I love the green version a lot more and I am so excited to try this recipe , thanks for sharing 🥰

    • @Mama_Bear524
      @Mama_Bear524 7 месяцев назад +1

      I’m half Lebanese by genetics but born in Canada. I didn’t know we had a version. Interesting.

  • @anastasiosgeorgiadis7741
    @anastasiosgeorgiadis7741 2 года назад +10

    I have seen a lot of strange recipes for moussaka on youtube. This one is the only one which is 100% accurate. People, no longer discuss with or without potatoes, adding zucchini or any other ingredient. This one shows the real original moussaka. Congratulations for sticking to the REAL recipe. ❤

    • @lucasandreboaventura9820
      @lucasandreboaventura9820 Год назад

      You in Greece also fry the potatoes and eggplantas? And about yolk and whisky ? You add this to béchamel?

    • @ili0000
      @ili0000 Год назад +2

      There is no accurate recipe for moussaka. You can add zucchini if you want. You can make a simple yoghurt and egg mixture instead of bechamel sauce, if you think it is too heavy. You can also choose not to fry potatoes first, but only cook them a little bit with the meat. It depends on your taste, there are no sacred scrolls for a moussaka recipe. Quit exaggerating.

    • @lelakivac4732
      @lelakivac4732 Год назад

      ​@@ili0000 OVAJ RECEPT JE UPRAVO SVETINJA . AKO RADIMO SVAKO PO SVOME I DODAJEMO STO TKO ZELI TO NIJE TO , NEGO NEKAKAV RATATUJ.

    • @lelakivac4732
      @lelakivac4732 Год назад

      U POTPUNOSTI SE SLAŽEM SA VAMA !

    • @lelakivac4732
      @lelakivac4732 Год назад

      Anastsios

  • @dazyroze
    @dazyroze 3 года назад +66

    This is pretty much correct but here are some tricks: In Greece we usually put the sliced aubergines in water with salt for 30 min before frying them, otherwise they get bitter, also in some places we add a layer of courgettes, but they must tasteful, we cut potatoes slightly thicker and do not fry all vegetables completely because they will also get baked in the oven with the whole thing, we use fresh tomato in the mince meat and half a tea spoon of sugar to remove the bitterness of fresh tomato, plus some pelte, we also add a little bit more of olive oil and water so the sauce is not so dry, we don't add thyme and nutmeg in the mince meat, but 2-3 cloves which we remove when the sauce is ready, cinnamon is not preferred by many (I personally like it) but you must not add too much because it gets bitter. We often add some red wine in the sauce when it's almost ready, and instead of parmesana we add graviera or kefalograviera (saulty greek cheeses). Kali orexi!

    • @Mama_Bear524
      @Mama_Bear524 7 месяцев назад +1

      As a non Greek who loves Greek food, thank you!

    • @SandraJane-bd8im
      @SandraJane-bd8im 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the tips especially about the potatoes, that is a good one people forget including me. I have also added courgettes along with aubergine and potato, and I will defo cut the veg thicker this time so there is something you can get your teeth into 😊

    • @frankward8336
      @frankward8336 2 месяца назад

      Modern Aubergines have had the bitterness bred out of them, no need to salt them anymore.

  • @Littlething41
    @Littlething41 5 лет назад +200

    I LOVE Greek Moussaka or anything with eggplant. That was the BEST looking bechamel I've ever seen! Wow!

    • @justinm2697
      @justinm2697 4 года назад +2

      Really? It was lumpy.

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +6

      Justin M no it wasn’t.

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +1

      U can use ground turkey in case u don’t eat much beef. Just add a little more flavor, like thyme or oregano.

    • @briandavis8120
      @briandavis8120 Год назад

      @@justinm2697 the parmesan is a very hard cheese, it will not melt in what was, a perfectly smooth bechamel, before it was added, that's what gives it the texture that you want in a proper moussaka

  • @sabriyesopi1182
    @sabriyesopi1182 3 года назад +36

    I’m from Kosovo, and we make moussaka too but not this way. I will definitely try this version. Lots of love to our neighbors

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +1

      I just bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

    • @titanprivileg6696
      @titanprivileg6696 2 года назад +3

      Kosovo ❤️ of Serbia

  • @stevenhibbitt6380
    @stevenhibbitt6380 2 года назад +3

    The moussaka, the music, reminds me so much of my holidays in Cyprus. Fell in love with the place, and the Cypriot people. 🇨🇾🇬🇧❤

  • @johnshellard6201
    @johnshellard6201 2 года назад +8

    Recently come across this this video and thought I’d give it a go as we love moussaka. We were totally blown away how good it was and we are already on our second batch. Definitely one for the recipe book, thank you very much.

  • @mir_a2595
    @mir_a2595 4 года назад +135

    This absolutely THE BEST recipe!
    Just cooked it and it is a true masterpiece :)
    Thank you for sharing.
    Greetings from Austria.

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +2

      U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey.

    • @annu9475
      @annu9475 3 года назад

      Great tip for mixing beef and turkey..

  • @aurazero0
    @aurazero0 4 года назад +660

    I'm Greek and I can verify that this is accurate! Well done!

  • @suesmith8326
    @suesmith8326 3 года назад +6

    Your recipes are so user friendly. Whenever I need a new recipe or to check older recipes I check with you first, and never get let down. Thank you so much for sharing with me!

  • @reallovehapiness3032
    @reallovehapiness3032 3 года назад +7

    Hello from Greece!! We send you many many hugs and creetings and lots of love!! And i'm so proud that you make our lovely moussaka so wonderful♡♡♡

    • @mrlololoula
      @mrlololoula 2 года назад

      Hi, would you happen to know the name of the very first greek song (music) playing when the video starts? I tried to SHAZAM it but SHAZAM does not recognize it. Thank you, Costa

  • @asyashenker258
    @asyashenker258 5 лет назад +25

    This is probably the 6th time i am making it according to your recipe. Best recipe on internet, gets easier to make with every time. I use lamb ground meat instead, bake my veggies and add zukkini as another laywer. Make this dish and you will never want to eat any other food again!!!!

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад

      Zucchini is a great idea cause it softens easier. I just roast or bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

  • @valentinas-
    @valentinas- 5 лет назад +14

    I am from Armenia and I always taste this delicious dish in Greece ( in the hotels during vocation ) . And now I know how to cook it myself. THANKS A LOT

    • @iliansigler8087
      @iliansigler8087 Год назад +1

      👍👍👍👍 VERYY GOOD!!👏👏👏👏

  • @d.i.8724
    @d.i.8724 3 года назад +5

    I'm from Bulgaria 🇧🇬And I will do with pleasure this moussaka 😍😍🙏❤

  • @Stand663
    @Stand663 Год назад +4

    I remember having moussaka on holiday in Greece. It’s fantastic. Thanks for uploading

  • @amjesla
    @amjesla 3 года назад +28

    Oh wow. In Panama there's an annual Greek fest, and every year I buy this, along with other foods. Didn't know it was so complicated to make. If I were to make this, it would take me forever!

    • @sophitsa79
      @sophitsa79 Год назад

      It's handy to keep some of the best sauce in the freezer to cook various things like moussaka, lasagne, or just put over pasta. It's easily cooked in a big batch and saves lots of time

  • @helengarbis9212
    @helengarbis9212 4 года назад +5

    Hello I’m Greek and I’ve been to Greece 🇬🇷 for about 7 years and this recipe is my favourite my parents sometimes cook it.

  • @janetchapman5572
    @janetchapman5572 Год назад +5

    Made this yesterday. It took me at least two hours but it's absolutely delicious. Well worth the effort.

  • @kostirakasiani0
    @kostirakasiani0 2 года назад +2

    Now this is a proper moussaka (and maybe.. just maybe the only original greek recipe on the web!!) Congratulations from a greek mother!! 😀

  • @michaelgalimitakis3996
    @michaelgalimitakis3996 4 года назад +11

    Hi there I am Greek and I am a chef as well.
    All I can say is very well done!!!!
    That's exactly how I cook my moussaka.
    Everything is right on that video.
    For healthier option you could bake the courgettes and the aubergines in the oven.
    Personally I like both ways as there's nothing wrong filling my Tammy with that delicious food 😋😋😋

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад

      Zucchini is a great idea too cause it softens easier than eggplant. I just roast or bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

    • @mrlololoula
      @mrlololoula 2 года назад

      Hi Michael, would you happen to know the name of the very first greek song (music) playing when the video starts? I tried to SHAZAM it but SHAZAM does not recognize it. Thank you, Costa.

  • @VasiljevicDeeanna
    @VasiljevicDeeanna 5 лет назад +83

    I just finished eating this!
    I baked my veggies instead of frying them.
    Bloody hell this recipe was sexy as.
    My mum and I nearly at the whole tray.
    Thank u for the awesome upload

    • @TheCookingFoodie
      @TheCookingFoodie  5 лет назад +2

      Happy to hear that you liked it 😊

    • @mj9949
      @mj9949 4 года назад +3

      Thanks for the Baking tip 👍

    • @aranzart3642
      @aranzart3642 4 года назад

      Nice tip. Thanks.

    • @starmazaheri7448
      @starmazaheri7448 4 года назад

      Thank you for the feedback, did your potaoes burn by any chance after 45 minutes in the oven? also i wonder if we use pizza cheese instead of Parmesan cheese, shall we put it on top of the last layer then the bachamel sauce or first the bachamel sauce and late the pizza cheddar cheese. Appreciate your feedback anyone. Thanks.

    • @dharavaida6484
      @dharavaida6484 4 года назад

      How long did you bake it for, and is it as good as frying them

  • @Waffles84
    @Waffles84 3 года назад +17

    Omg I can taste and smell it right now. This so reminds me of when I lived in Greece and my friend’s grandmother who lived in Corfu would make this. This looks like the authentic recipe and so therefore I will be making this very soon. Thank you so much for sharing

    • @naomimarley20
      @naomimarley20 7 месяцев назад +1

      Where in corfu
      My dad is greek and owns a restaurant down in moraitika 😀

    • @Waffles84
      @Waffles84 7 месяцев назад

      @@naomimarley20 was a very small village don’t know how to spell it but like Karmenavoula. Or something like that

    • @Waffles84
      @Waffles84 7 месяцев назад

      @@naomimarley20 only one phone in the town. Lol. Their last names were Kanari

  • @nocturnalscribe4947
    @nocturnalscribe4947 Год назад +26

    I'm so excited to try this out for NYE. My family is thinking of starting a tradition of making new dishes for New Year's, and we've never made moussaka before (but I've had it at a Greek restaurant and fell in love at first bite). Thank you for this video. Much love from the Philippines!

    • @bayanipastrana9778
      @bayanipastrana9778 6 месяцев назад

      I love this I’m Filipino and Greek and so I grew up eating the best of both cuisines! Both sides major foodies

  • @cookingwithrila
    @cookingwithrila 6 лет назад +14

    Yummy 😋
    Love this

  • @mariaanlock7068
    @mariaanlock7068 5 лет назад +11

    If I could like this video a thousand times... I would! So hungry now! Love it!

  • @freudvibes10
    @freudvibes10 2 года назад +10

    I tried this version. And I should say, it is one of the best dishes ever tried. But it should be followed step by step, in every detail, without avoiding any of the ingredients.

    • @wendyhannan2454
      @wendyhannan2454 Год назад +1

      Being Celiac, I have to use gluten free flour not wheat flour. I hope I get the same result. As it looks amazing 😉

    • @freudvibes10
      @freudvibes10 Год назад +1

      @@wendyhannan2454 : sure that you can use gluten free flour for the bechamel sauce. A tip from me, the ragout should be as dry as possible, not liquid, pls let me know if you make this dish. Hugs!

  • @pelangishop5531
    @pelangishop5531 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing the recipe.....🙏❤️👍

  • @Lolitaalempicka
    @Lolitaalempicka 3 года назад +5

    I made this yesterday and it tasted exactly like the moussaka i always eat at the greek Restaurant. We loved it. Thank u very much. Greetings from germany

  • @keykeyta
    @keykeyta 4 года назад +62

    In Bulgaria we have moussaka too but its not the same ,and i think both of them are so delicious! Love Greece , greetings from Bulgaria

    • @glafkospapadouris7303
      @glafkospapadouris7303 Год назад +1

      Can we have the Bulgarian version please?

    • @keykeyta
      @keykeyta Год назад +1

      @@glafkospapadouris7303 you can find it on RUclips like bulgarian mousaka

  • @christiannarapagnola3299
    @christiannarapagnola3299 2 года назад +2

    Coming from a greek living in Greece - this is by far the most authentic recipe I've seen on RUclips. Everything from the preparation of the vegetables, to the meat sauce and the eggs is how my mother and grandmother do it for years. I personally don't use potatoes (and I double the eggplants) because they don't retain the right texture the next day.

    • @stavri2935
      @stavri2935 2 года назад +1

      Really? Since when parmesan is Greek?????The right way is to use either halloumi or kefalotyri...plus you have to put squash!!!!!

    • @christiannarapagnola3299
      @christiannarapagnola3299 2 года назад +3

      @@stavri2935 Yes, we use kefalotiri instead of parmesan, but parmesan is more widely available outside Greece. As for the vegetables, most people use eggplant and many use potatoes and zucchini too.

  • @florindameca3046
    @florindameca3046 2 месяца назад

    Shum faleminderit per receten,sidomos te beshamelit❤

  • @Busybee.bee.
    @Busybee.bee. 5 лет назад +18

    I made this yesterday. It was so delicious and perfect!!! Thank you so much for this.

  • @rashaqassem7325
    @rashaqassem7325 5 лет назад +151

    I am from Egypt we make it like that big regards to Greece❤️

    • @toxmot
      @toxmot 4 года назад +2

      rasha qassem I went to Egypt and tried the masouka it's different.. It was eggplants and ground pork in sauce. It was so good but I can't find the recipe for it was wondering if you had any idea?

    • @nadamorsi5520
      @nadamorsi5520 4 года назад +9

      There are two versions of Mosaqaa in Egypt.. first is eggplant with ground beef in tomato sauce and second version is the same as the Greek one.. with pashamel sauce.. we make both as Egyptians

    • @MoaathMas
      @MoaathMas 4 года назад +1

      toxmot Pork!!

    • @juliazedd1622
      @juliazedd1622 4 года назад +9

      @@toxmot you sure it was pork??

    • @IHateSchoolPeople
      @IHateSchoolPeople 4 года назад +14

      toxmot Dude, I really doubt you had pork in Egypt, I don’t believe we even import it or raise it.

  • @sengulpilavci5052
    @sengulpilavci5052 2 года назад +3

    Long years ago, I tried Musakka in Greece. It was amazing and unforgetable taste. I will try this recept. Thanks.

  • @saimeensiddique3561
    @saimeensiddique3561 3 года назад +87

    It took me almost two hours to make this but it was soooo tasty! Definitely worth the time and effort!

    • @dimitrioskazaglias
      @dimitrioskazaglias 3 года назад +33

      Yeah! As a greek I can confirm that mousakas is not a dish you can prepare on the run! 😂 You definitely need a day of, tv playing on background, old grandma telling you gossips from the church, must be Sunday! 😂

    • @rileypotter1673
      @rileypotter1673 Год назад +5

      It took me 3 hours. My gosh, you're fast

    • @christinachahoud5542
      @christinachahoud5542 Год назад +4

      @@rileypotter1673 took me 4 with cleaning the dishes 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @donaldshuka249
      @donaldshuka249 Год назад

      Greek food tour (300 y old restaurant) ruclips.net/video/PCt5WlxQ6F4/видео.html

    • @mommabear5059
      @mommabear5059 Год назад +6

      @@christinachahoud5542 if you’re working that hard to make such a delicious meal, someone else should be doing the dishes!

  • @kristikopsida2796
    @kristikopsida2796 5 лет назад +33

    Μπράβο! Πολύ ωραίος ο μουσακάς σου!

  • @kaiying2157
    @kaiying2157 3 года назад +3

    Had this almost everyday when i was visiting Greece...now i’m craving it again

  • @itsarmaniday
    @itsarmaniday 2 года назад +2

    This reminded me of when we still lived in London and a Greek elderly man lived a few doors away from us. Whenever we could traditional Filipino food we would cook more so we can bring some over to him cause he lived alone. One time he knocked on our door and brought us moussaka and it was the most flavourful and delicious dish I’ve had! I’m not a fan of vegetables but his moussaka got me into aubergines/eggplants that I try to add it to what I cook. I’ve tried to make it myself but it never tasted the same. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It reminded me of such a wonderful memory and maybe now I can actually make it like his.

  • @ek.hellas6334
    @ek.hellas6334 2 года назад

    I've made the same diraction of moussaka but with Greek wine imigliko. It is so delicious and it became my favorite moussaka ever. A real traditional Greek Moussaka. JUMMY!!!!! ❤️
    The Greek kitchen is the best ever!!!!!

  • @DebjaniBhattacharjee
    @DebjaniBhattacharjee 5 лет назад +16

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks great!! Cant wait to try making it !!
    Loads of love ♡ from India 😊

  • @chijavier1869
    @chijavier1869 5 лет назад +5

    I’m drooling...love moussaka❤️. Thank you for showing this perfect looking dish.

  • @natacoil
    @natacoil 3 года назад +15

    Hi 👋 I really wanted to say Thank You for sharing this recipe (and such a good simple clear video!) Due to lockdown, it’s been ages since my mom and I had Moussaka (our local Greek place closed down) and today we made this dish together and I turned and delicious (and so beautiful!!). We even took pictures 😅 She said I should send them to you but I explained to her that you can’t do that on YT, so we’re sending this thank you message instead and all our love for Chile. 🥰

    • @TheCookingFoodie
      @TheCookingFoodie  3 года назад +3

      Thank you for your message! Glad you and your mom liked this recipe. You always can send me pictures on Instagram (@thecookingfoodie)
      😊

  • @markodejanovic1635
    @markodejanovic1635 3 года назад +5

    I tried once greek moussaka in Greece and I love it. Since that time I prepare it at my home

  • @hartjekoekiemonster
    @hartjekoekiemonster 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! Will be making it many times, greets from algeria!

  • @DomBill1
    @DomBill1 3 года назад +3

    Wow, I really love the look of this recipe and I’m going to definitely give it a try! Thank you for sharing 😍

  • @bunni7123
    @bunni7123 2 года назад +3

    Thank you, I made this today and it was absolutely delicious!! 😍

  • @krystogotuje3636
    @krystogotuje3636 Год назад +6

    Prawdziwa Grecja na talerzu, pamiętam kiedy mieszkałem w Grecji , tak właśnie wyglądała oryginalna Musaka . Brawo 👍👍👍

  • @fluffybunny7840
    @fluffybunny7840 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for this delicious recipe! Love the style of the video! It’s no nonsense and straight to the point!

  • @argonout52
    @argonout52 3 года назад +6

    10 out of 10,superb,I am Turkish and I can say that this is really number one ,I 've ever seen .Bravo

  • @tutizuhdi4442
    @tutizuhdi4442 3 года назад +3

    I love eggplant so much.. and this is looks so delicious.. thanks for recipe..❤️❤️❤️

  • @katejackf
    @katejackf 3 года назад

    Ahhh-Mazing!!! 🙌 definitely going to make this, glad I found your authentic recipe...thank you 😃😊👏

  • @dawntaylor4210
    @dawntaylor4210 5 лет назад +55

    Oh my god that looks gorgeous yum ,love Greek food it's incredible especially when the family sit outside all together ,at the table on a summers evening ☺

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +1

      U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey.

  • @SafexTrip
    @SafexTrip 5 лет назад +16

    Such a perfect video 👌🏻💖

  • @bernadetemachadoodloak9649
    @bernadetemachadoodloak9649 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe,my family love this recipe.Greetings from SaoPaulo Brazil 🇧🇷🌹🌸

  • @rosedervis
    @rosedervis 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely delighted with this recipe the family loved it 😋

  • @ameliajade5967
    @ameliajade5967 3 года назад +11

    I wish I had a Greek family!! All the food and families spending time with eachother! Someone adopt me please 😍

  • @lucky8275
    @lucky8275 5 лет назад +4

    Great channel and amazing Recipes, thank you for your time and effort !!

  • @visitniceplaces
    @visitniceplaces Месяц назад

    I am truly thrilled! I cooked your recipe and it was simply fantastic. The Greek music in the video made the whole thing even more authentic. I had so much fun that I almost forgot to cook!

  • @monnalitta
    @monnalitta Год назад

    Thank you! I was looking for this recept for years!

  • @heliaalves9062
    @heliaalves9062 5 лет назад +7

    I love moussaka! I haven't eaten it in a long time! Thank you for the recipe.

  • @ItsMe_only93
    @ItsMe_only93 3 года назад +3

    I'm not Greek but this was surprisingly good. Thanks for sharing your culture.

  • @EbeZalcman
    @EbeZalcman 3 года назад

    Wow! I loved this recipe. I can't wait to make it. Thanks!!!

  • @bsim2175
    @bsim2175 Год назад

    I made this for lunch yesterday, first time making greek moussaka, it took some time but it was really worth it, amazing taste, great recipe 🫶🏻🤗🙂❤️thank you.

  • @CM-oq5lw
    @CM-oq5lw 5 лет назад +4

    this looks like one of the best recipes I have seen for Moussaka, I will have to try it

  • @katerinaven6343
    @katerinaven6343 5 лет назад +50

    That was a very nice video with the tradition recipe for Greek Moussaka. Thank you.

    • @user-qb3pp1pb9u
      @user-qb3pp1pb9u 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/rk_nqMIAJjE/видео.html

    • @Sofi215.5
      @Sofi215.5 5 лет назад +1

      sabah cuisine 💩💩

  • @merliebiggs4199
    @merliebiggs4199 23 дня назад

    Or the way you demonstrate the recipe easy to follow and not too fast, and the step step is a must to understand.Thank you.

  • @raquibquasem7525
    @raquibquasem7525 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this awesome helpful mousakka recipe accomplished by the perfect music! I just set it in the oven. Will update when ready!!

  • @danisebrakeman4981
    @danisebrakeman4981 3 года назад +7

    I had my first Moussaka at a Greek restaurant in Seal Beach, CA. It was amazing! Now I can’t wait to duplicate it. .

  • @lamervrte1482
    @lamervrte1482 3 года назад +49

    In Turkey we cook musakka differently. This recipe looks like lasagna a lot. It does not matter, i loveeee lasagna too:) It looks so delicious. I will try it :) Thanks much ♥️

    • @nikospapadopoulos5766
      @nikospapadopoulos5766 2 года назад +9

      This is mousaka in Greece..

    • @selinsenturk642
      @selinsenturk642 2 года назад +5

      @@nikospapadopoulos5766 this is musakka in Turkey

    • @lefterismagkoutas4430
      @lefterismagkoutas4430 2 года назад +3

      Never thought about it looking like lasagna, especially because it has no lasagna in it haha

    • @happyfallen6434
      @happyfallen6434 2 года назад

      Well this is Greek moussaka, not comparable with lasagna!

    • @lamervrte1482
      @lamervrte1482 2 года назад

      @@lefterismagkoutas4430 hahah:)

  • @Ray-ti2kv
    @Ray-ti2kv 3 года назад +1

    I tried this recipe and it came out great ! My family enjoyed it ❤️ thanks for uploading this 💃🏼

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад +1

      I just bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

  • @dglenday8705
    @dglenday8705 3 года назад

    Excellent. Very clear instructions. I'll give this a go! Thank you!

  • @asmadarwiish5988
    @asmadarwiish5988 4 года назад +6

    i'm from somalia and I love this food mousaka💕Greek thank you

  • @janiliebenberg4407
    @janiliebenberg4407 5 лет назад +6

    Love Greek food! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jennabaskic2799
    @jennabaskic2799 3 года назад

    This is the authentic way of making it...delicious

  • @theodoreboosalis
    @theodoreboosalis Год назад

    I just came back to this again - omg so ridiculously well done.

  • @FieryFlamingFajitas
    @FieryFlamingFajitas 2 года назад +3

    I ❤ mousakka and I'm not even Greek. I used to work next door to a Greek café and their mousakka was amaaaaaaaaaaazing

  • @sarahrichmond1192
    @sarahrichmond1192 5 лет назад +8

    I've heard of it but never knew for sure what it was. It looks good!! Gonna give it a try!!

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад

      I just bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

  • @nellysantoslaluna
    @nellysantoslaluna 3 года назад +2

    Une recette parfaite décrite et un régal 👌👍🏻❤️ Merci💯

  • @karenbognuda5070
    @karenbognuda5070 3 года назад

    Just made this last night and we really enjoyed it! First tried this dish on a Contiki Tour in the 1980’s and have liked it ever since. Thank you from Australia.

  • @samijakob7159
    @samijakob7159 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks,,,, I will try to make it... looks very yummy.... great video, great music, very therapeutic ..... more videos please

  • @electra1920
    @electra1920 4 года назад +10

    It's my favorite Greek food! I love it. 💓🇬🇷

  • @michaelabarbieri2127
    @michaelabarbieri2127 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for the receipe! I have to try! I like Mousaka very much! Warm greetings from Switzerland❤️

  • @Ad-Lo
    @Ad-Lo 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! I love Greek cuisine!

  • @cindypattana6071
    @cindypattana6071 5 лет назад +5

    I love Greek food, and this is my favorite.

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 года назад

      I just bake the slices of eggplant and potatoes in beef broth the night before. U can also use ground turkey if u eat less beef. Just add extra thyme or oregano for extra flavor cause beef gives more flavor. Or u can mix beef and turkey. Or add a beef bouillon to the ground turkey mixture.

  • @kimberlydavis5034
    @kimberlydavis5034 4 года назад +10

    I absolutely love Greek food. It's absolutely delicious.💖💖💖

  • @johnsmith-rs2vk
    @johnsmith-rs2vk Год назад +1

    The best on RUclips . Bravo !

  • @brieziethirteen13
    @brieziethirteen13 4 месяца назад

    One of my very favorite dishes of all time