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 ❤
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 😉
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 !
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
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.
@@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!!!
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..
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.
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 🥰
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!! 😄😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
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 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.
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!
@@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.
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!
@@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
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!
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
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. ❤
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.
I love this recipe. My mouth waters every time I watch it. A few pointers: I use ground lamb so I use water instead of beef broth to offset the strong lamb taste. I also add about 1/2 teaspoon oregano. It is crucial to add some bechemel to the meat sauce. And I use Asiago instead of Parmesan because to me it tastes more life kefalatori. That's it! This recipe is nearly perfect.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
Coming from a greek living in Greece - this is by far the most authentic recipe I've seen on TH-cam. 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 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.
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 : 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!
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
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.
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!
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 😊
I’m from Alexandria, Egypt and many years ago, there were lots of Greeks living in Alexandria 😊….until this day, there is the Greek Club in Alexandria where members of the club are all Greek ❤. Kefalograviera cheese is a delicacy in Egypt and Egyptians would have it every day for breakfast or dinner but not so much anymore cause it is expensive now haha but I love it 😻….love Greece, love the Greeks, love Greek food ❤
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 😋😋😋
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.
I made this moussaka today and wow, what a show stopper. I was kind of amazed I pulled it off so well. It is a bit laborious which is why I made enough to make 3 and I froze 2. In for a penny in for a pound, eh? The bechamel recipe given here is perfect. Thankyou from Canada!
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?
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
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!!!!!
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!
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 ☺
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.
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. 🥰
I did this and followed it exactly - wow - I’ve been chasing a truest authentic mousakka for years and years - this year because of Covid we didn’t go to Greece so I did a Greek, night music, table cloth, home made pittas, Kefalonian wine etc and this amazing mousakka. Thank-you it was lovely - this is a keeper. I didn’t quite get the béchamel set as in the video even though I left it an hour to stand, so may reduce the milk quantity next time - any clues at all?
Do not reduce the milk. Bechamel has to boil enough until you see big bubbles forming on the surface. If you take bechamel out of the fire too soon, it never thickens enough. Trust me! I'm Greek and it's my favourite dish.
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!
I’m African American 🇺🇸 never heard of it. But, I’m a foodie and I LOVE trying new dishes I didn’t grow up with. That said, this reminds me of a Greek lasagna therefore I’m making it! Thank you for your recipe!
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.
Hello from South Australia, I made this tonight for dinner, hubby was very impressed. It would easily make enough for 6 adults with side veges or a salad. Thank You ❤️🇦🇺🦘
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.
This was probably the hardest thing ive ever made took me about two and a half hours and my back aches but it was definitely worth the time and effort it was absolutely delicious my family loved it
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 ♥️
My god thats looks yummy, when I went to Greece a few years ago I had moussaka in a restaurant on the first day and it was so nice I had it 14 times I woke up thinking about it lol
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.
The Arabs eat it too with slight differences. Hundreds of years ago, these dishes were popular like hamburgers are now. Ppl back then slightly varied ur from country to country. From Arabia to Armenia, to Greece to Turkey.
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.
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 ❤
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 😉
tsibosp Ετσι κανω κι εγω! 😂
Because.
Good tip!
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 !
😂 so true
I made this for dinner tonight here in Australia... and it was incredible!! Family even gave it 9/10. Thank you.
9?
Don't tell me you burnt 🔥 the cheese 🧀 again didn't you...
9/10?
Fucking hell! This is a straight 11/10.
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
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It's better to eat without that beshamel sauce because it's better to eat meat without milk
Hi from Greece🌺🤗🤗
Its not Greek food thats why. Its Levantine food with beshamel added. Invented by Tselementes
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.
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♡♡♡
I’m from Benghazi Libya 🇱🇾 we cook Greek mosaka every week ❤️ love it 😍 big regards to Greece 🇬🇷
Hi from Greece!!!
Have you ever thought how this culinary culture may found the way to Libya ? Please read little bit history?
Brother you have good taste absolutely 🤠👍
@@gokturk2383 yes we make it also in Algeria ans it comes from Turkey, because mosaka is turkish
@@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!!!
Hi from Greece and yes...it is how we make it...And congrats for sticking to the REAL recipe!!!!
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..
I love love love Moussaka. Reminds me of a Greek lasagna.
@@kenz-ihafiye2456 We're ultimately all humans,chill erkek kardes.
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!
Someone cook, someone get triggered.
This absolutely THE BEST recipe!
Just cooked it and it is a true masterpiece :)
Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from Austria.
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.
Great tip for mixing beef and turkey..
Oh that background music ❤️❤️
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 🥰
I’m half Lebanese by genetics but born in Canada. I didn’t know we had a version. Interesting.
Finally! My mousaka is in the oven now! Someone finally gave the correct directions for the beschemel ! I love you! ❤️😘💕
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.
If it is in the oven I will be right over shortly. 😂😂😂😂
Lol
@@Waffles84 Lmao 😂🤣😅 Truth. I'll definately have these tomorrow .
Correct spelling have you too : béchamel (la/une as for ladies 😂) ❤
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!! 😄😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
With the whisky in béchamel too ?
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Well done! I love that it's just a video with step by step instructions without a person commentating on everything.
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Well said Lalaloee!!👍
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. 😄
I have UC too and haven’t gotten sick from Greek food either. It’s so tasty too. 🤤
@@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.
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!
@@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.
bro,these are turkish not greek.Learn please truths.Greek friends sorry.
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!
It’s a tasty surprise the one time I got a moussakka w a fried potatoe in there, it’s very neat n tasty
Hey Dimitrios, have you ever tried Egyptian Moussaka?
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I LOVE Greek Moussaka or anything with eggplant. That was the BEST looking bechamel I've ever seen! Wow!
Really? It was lumpy.
Justin M no it wasn’t.
U can use ground turkey in case u don’t eat much beef. Just add a little more flavor, like thyme or oregano.
@@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
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.
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!
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
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. ❤
You in Greece also fry the potatoes and eggplantas? And about yolk and whisky ? You add this to béchamel?
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.
@@ili0000 OVAJ RECEPT JE UPRAVO SVETINJA . AKO RADIMO SVAKO PO SVOME I DODAJEMO STO TKO ZELI TO NIJE TO , NEGO NEKAKAV RATATUJ.
U POTPUNOSTI SE SLAŽEM SA VAMA !
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I love this recipe. My mouth waters every time I watch it. A few pointers: I use ground lamb so I use water instead of beef broth to offset the strong lamb taste. I also add about 1/2 teaspoon oregano. It is crucial to add some bechemel to the meat sauce. And I use Asiago instead of Parmesan because to me it tastes more life kefalatori. That's it! This recipe is nearly perfect.
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!!!!
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.
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
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.
Kosovo ❤️ of Serbia
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.
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!
I love this I’m Filipino and Greek and so I grew up eating the best of both cuisines! Both sides major foodies
"Let cool for at least 45 minutes " We all know we can not wait that much when we has mousaka ahead of us
Haha, absolutely! We made some yesterday and tried to wait, but gave up after 5 minutes 😅
If you are not burning your tongue or mouth then you are not eating it right hahahaha who can wait
10 minutes is plenty. I like my hot food HOT.
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.
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
Where in corfu
My dad is greek and owns a restaurant down in moraitika 😀
@@naomimarley20 was a very small village don’t know how to spell it but like Karmenavoula. Or something like that
@@naomimarley20 only one phone in the town. Lol. Their last names were Kanari
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.
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
👍👍👍👍 VERYY GOOD!!👏👏👏👏
Coming from a greek living in Greece - this is by far the most authentic recipe I've seen on TH-cam. 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.
Really? Since when parmesan is Greek?????The right way is to use either halloumi or kefalotyri...plus you have to put squash!!!!!
@@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.
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.
Being Celiac, I have to use gluten free flour not wheat flour. I hope I get the same result. As it looks amazing 😉
@@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!
Made this yesterday. It took me at least two hours but it's absolutely delicious. Well worth the effort.
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
Can we have the Bulgarian version please?
@@glafkospapadouris7303 you can find it on TH-cam like bulgarian mousaka
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
Happy to hear that you liked it 😊
Thanks for the Baking tip 👍
Nice tip. Thanks.
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.
How long did you bake it for, and is it as good as frying them
Long years ago, I tried Musakka in Greece. It was amazing and unforgetable taste. I will try this recept. Thanks.
I'm from Bulgaria 🇧🇬And I will do with pleasure this moussaka 😍😍🙏❤
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!
As a non Greek who loves Greek food, thank you!
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 😊
Modern Aubergines have had the bitterness bred out of them, no need to salt them anymore.
I thought you floured the Aubergine.. but obviously not ty
I’m from Alexandria, Egypt and many years ago, there were lots of Greeks living in Alexandria 😊….until this day, there is the Greek Club in Alexandria where members of the club are all Greek ❤. Kefalograviera cheese is a delicacy in Egypt and Egyptians would have it every day for breakfast or dinner but not so much anymore cause it is expensive now haha but I love it 😻….love Greece, love the Greeks, love Greek food ❤
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 😋😋😋
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.
10 out of 10,superb,I am Turkish and I can say that this is really number one ,I 've ever seen .Bravo
Now this is a proper moussaka (and maybe.. just maybe the only original greek recipe on the web!!) Congratulations from a greek mother!! 😀
I had my first Moussaka at a Greek restaurant in Seal Beach, CA. It was amazing! Now I can’t wait to duplicate it. .
If I could like this video a thousand times... I would! So hungry now! Love it!
I tried once greek moussaka in Greece and I love it. Since that time I prepare it at my home
I remember having moussaka on holiday in Greece. It’s fantastic. Thanks for uploading
I made this moussaka today and wow, what a show stopper. I was kind of amazed I pulled it off so well.
It is a bit laborious which is why I made enough to make 3 and I froze 2. In for a penny in for a pound, eh?
The bechamel recipe given here is perfect.
Thankyou from Canada!
I'm not Greek but this was surprisingly good. Thanks for sharing your culture.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe,my family love this recipe.Greetings from SaoPaulo Brazil 🇧🇷🌹🌸
I am from Egypt we make it like that big regards to Greece❤️
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?
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
toxmot Pork!!
@@toxmot you sure it was pork??
toxmot Dude, I really doubt you had pork in Egypt, I don’t believe we even import it or raise it.
I'm Greek and I can verify that this is accurate! Well done!
I thought lamb was used in moussaka
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@Natalie Genge it would taste ok without the cheese
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What about eggs in bachamel sauce pls?
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!!!!!
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!
I made this yesterday. It was so delicious and perfect!!! Thank you so much for this.
Glad to hear that you liked it 😊
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 ☺
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.
Prawdziwa Grecja na talerzu, pamiętam kiedy mieszkałem w Grecji , tak właśnie wyglądała oryginalna Musaka . Brawo 👍👍👍
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. 🥰
Thank you for your message! Glad you and your mom liked this recipe. You always can send me pictures on Instagram (@thecookingfoodie)
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Moussaka is a world classic😊
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks great!! Cant wait to try making it !!
Loads of love ♡ from India 😊
R u sure....asking due ti beaf
I did this and followed it exactly - wow - I’ve been chasing a truest authentic mousakka for years and years - this year because of Covid we didn’t go to Greece so I did a Greek, night music, table cloth, home made pittas, Kefalonian wine etc and this amazing mousakka. Thank-you it was lovely - this is a keeper. I didn’t quite get the béchamel set as in the video even though I left it an hour to stand, so may reduce the milk quantity next time - any clues at all?
Increase amount of Parmesan cheese maybe?
Do not reduce the milk. Bechamel has to boil enough until you see big bubbles forming on the surface. If you take bechamel out of the fire too soon, it never thickens enough. Trust me! I'm Greek and it's my favourite dish.
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! Will be making it many times, greets from algeria!
Thank you for this awesome helpful mousakka recipe accomplished by the perfect music! I just set it in the oven. Will update when ready!!
It’s no different than Italian or Turk or any countries cooks. Some r good, some aren’t.
This chef is absolutely on spot! This recipe is perfect!!
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!
I made this and it was the most delicious moussaka I'd ever tasted! Many thanks.
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I order this at my favorite Greek restaurant often. Now I can make it! Thank you for posting!!!
Thank you so much for the receipe! I have to try! I like Mousaka very much! Warm greetings from Switzerland❤️
I’m African American 🇺🇸 never heard of it. But, I’m a foodie and I LOVE trying new dishes I didn’t grow up with. That said, this reminds me of a Greek lasagna therefore I’m making it! Thank you for your recipe!
I'd love to hear back on how you liked it. Most of my American friends had never heard of it until I made it.
I wish I had a Greek family!! All the food and families spending time with eachother! Someone adopt me please 😍
❤️ from Grecee🌺🌺🌺
I will 💜💜💜💜😊
@@giannislekkakos1996 please 😇😀
i'm from somalia and I love this food mousaka💕Greek thank you
The moussaka, the music, reminds me so much of my holidays in Cyprus. Fell in love with the place, and the Cypriot people. 🇨🇾🇬🇧❤
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.
I'm hungry watching this. Yummmmm Greek food is the best.. especially home made ❤
this looks like one of the best recipes I have seen for Moussaka, I will have to try it
This looks like it turned out perfect! I love moussaka and order it at Greek restaurants but have never attempted to make it!
I've heard of it but never knew for sure what it was. It looks good!! Gonna give it a try!!
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.
Greetings and sincere salutations from Burkina Faso. Super recipe, many thankyous.
Hello from South Australia, I made this tonight for dinner, hubby was very impressed. It would easily make enough for 6 adults with side veges or a salad. Thank You ❤️🇦🇺🦘
I love moussaka! I haven't eaten it in a long time! Thank you for the recipe.
Seems delicious, greetings from Algeria
I ❤ mousakka and I'm not even Greek. I used to work next door to a Greek café and their mousakka was amaaaaaaaaaaazing
we make moussaka too in Egypt, it's like one the main dishes here. I love it
I just came back to this again - omg so ridiculously well done.
It's my favorite Greek food! I love it. 💓🇬🇷
Thanks so much. I’ll probably bake the eggplant and potatoes (vs fry) to save a few calories in the meal. But i look forward to making this!!
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.
I blanch the eggplant slices after I boiled the potatoes, it makes the dish lighter and not oily
@@LGAussie no, the amounts of meat should not suffer in this meal, the more the better meat, lol :)
I’m drooling...love moussaka❤️. Thank you for showing this perfect looking dish.
This is the real Greek recipe, thanks. My mother, grandmother and aunts used to cook it exactly like this!
Thank you for sharing the recipe.....🙏❤️👍
This was probably the hardest thing ive ever made took me about two and a half hours and my back aches but it was definitely worth the time and effort it was absolutely delicious my family loved it
Haha. I just finished making this and my back aches too 🤣 Worth it though, it was DELICIOUS
This dish took me about 3 days to make but it tastes amazing
I'm on day two now. To.orrow will be the final day. Fml. This better be good lol
@@andreabobandrea8307 LOL - yes, it took me 3 days. I swear, it'll be worth it.
I absolutely love Greek food. It's absolutely delicious.💖💖💖
The best on TH-cam . Bravo !
Im turkish when i preparing this in the kithen it takes some time and when my family eats it then they eat it all so this is 10 points.🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
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 ♥️
This is mousaka in Greece..
@@nikospapadopoulos5766 this is musakka in Turkey
Never thought about it looking like lasagna, especially because it has no lasagna in it haha
Well this is Greek moussaka, not comparable with lasagna!
@@lefterismagkoutas4430 hahah:)
My god thats looks yummy, when I went to Greece a few years ago I had moussaka in a restaurant on the first day and it was so nice I had it 14 times I woke up thinking about it lol
well come again,when the lockdown is called off!!!!
Rodoula Doulos I will definitely
I have recently discovered this and I am addicted!
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.
Omg this is making me miss my Yia Yia even more because she was one of the best cooks!!
Also ,the music u use it is totaly wonderful.Thanks for reminding that the syrtaki is not the only greek song
Yes beautiful music 🎵🎶 makes me wanna go to greece Eat this amazing delicious food, drink red wine in the country 💞
First time making Moussaka from scratch today. Followed exactly step by step and it was absolutely delicious ❤ I’ll definitely make it again !!!
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We have musakka in Turkey too, but a little bit diffrent style than it but i'd like to try that also 😋
With potatoes and eggplants ?
@@mykmyk689 without potato
Same here in Bulgaria, ours is made with minced meet and potatoes
The Arabs eat it too with slight differences. Hundreds of years ago, these dishes were popular like hamburgers are now. Ppl back then slightly varied ur from country to country. From Arabia to Armenia, to Greece to Turkey.
@@Nope__-__ same in Serbia :)
I love Greek food, and this is my favorite.
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.
That was a very nice video with the tradition recipe for Greek Moussaka. Thank you.
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Mousaka is my favourite. Love from Greece.
Absolutely love a good moussaka. Never have found a decent recipe and this one looks like it is what I have neen looking for.
If you can read greek this is the best and original recipe. It also has the history of the dish.