it's not just a treat it is a fact all those phyllo pastry sweets of the Greek/Turkish whatever you want to call it cuisine require good butter and syrup since those two bring out the aroma and the flavour of the dish. :)
I was a helmsman in a Greek oil tanker company in the 1970s and my favorite dessert was baklava and my main course was moussaka. Now thanks to Akis i am making my own moussaka and baklava. Akis you are damn good chef.
I started working at Lykes Lines ( was an american cargo shipping company) as a bosun for 2 years, in 1982 I got married, then I quit cuz a married man can not be a merchant marine, why? cuz when leaving the port the woman can cheat on you, hahahahahaha. You know Akis sometimes I miss those days. Piraeus, Naples, New York, Miami, Hamburg, Africa, Asia, Central and South America, women, drunkenness, figths in bars, yeah good fucking olds time.
I have had alot of baklava and this is the BEST baklava recipe EVER! Will never.. ever buy baklava again. This will forever be a stable in my home. Thank you for sharing Akis.
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
I’m making this right now. It’s in the refrigerator for 20 minutes while the oven pre-heats! I’m making for one of my best friends. It’s her birthday and we don’t exchange gifts, per se, we eat!! She loves Greek food. I’m Greek, but not a very good cook/baker. I know this going to be AKILICIOUS!!! Thank you Akis!!
Thanks for all your recipes, Akis. My family and I have enjoyed making your authentic Greek food many times now and the best part is, you make it simple to do. I appreciate you!
It's 1:43am here in the Philippines but then I saw your Instagram post. I immediately went to your channel to watch this. Who cares if I have to be in the office by 8am??
My beautiful Mum in law Amelia was the best cook I've ever met. Her Baklava, was outstanding. I was once told by a taxi driver that frequently visited the Greek cafe she supplied sweets etc for, that her Baklava was better than back home in Greece. We miss you Mum Amelia, always
I am amazed with your info Akis about the origins of the baklava and also pleased to hear that from a Greek.We have so similarities in our culture,food and drinks but we are always arguing about the origins unneccesarily.i hope this will end one day.Greetings from other side of Aegean Sea ;)
@@frantzeskosgavallas4388 he is sending greetings so nice ..why cant you just say 'right back at you man hi!! ' yes I am turk too but I always send regards to greek folks..and life is too short to brag about old times..
Frantzeskos Gavallas we are not afraid we just dont care. Our useless government dont take care of monuments. I mean idk in what mind state youre in but most Turkish people have different matters like poverty rather than old monuments. And dont get me wrong its a shame but nothing we can do about it
Umm, I'm from neither of those countries, but I have friends from both sides. Both cultures take great pride in their heritage and that's respectable. But guys, come onnnnn, history is something that you cannot undo, just like the Ottomans had influence over the nation's under their empire, those nations left influence on them aswell. Is it really worth arguing over sth like this? And if a dish has been part of a cultures every day life for hundreds of years, it's theirs aswell. We have sarma in Hungary, I know it wasn't invented by us, but it's part of our culture and we are making it our own way. So chill people and enjoy your baklava hahahaha😄😄
lol this is turkish food. and central asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
a few years ago, I tried a rolled almond/pistachio version of this at an Arabian friends house, and it was the best treat of my life. Your version seems amazing aswell, thanks for sharing the recipe. By the way, I'm drooling
Tasty even though I baked mine too long (2 hrs.) and used too much syrup. Next time I'll check it at 90 minutes and use half the syrup. Gonna try your Vegetable Medley recipe next.
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
Akis it is called baklawa in arabic plus it i s a very traditional dessert in all arabian coutries so it is not only made by turkish i'm from Tunisia and we cook it in our special occasion specially weedings :) i love all your recipies the best chef ever
its being wonderful journey to be and cook wid you virtually so far .. i made baklawa today which is purely heaven ..it refreshed my childhood memories wid baklawa thank u so much .. if at all i visit Greece anytym in my lyf i intend to meet u. thank u
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
my Grandfather is Greek. my Gramma wasn't. they used to par bake baklava between layers and before putting the syrup on. it would freeze easily and stay crispy. they made Greek cookies and American cookies and party mix. every year for Christmas they gave so much love to everyone. i haven't had baklava since they passed. i have their recipe but not the secrets
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
Hi Akis! I think this baklava recipe is very delicious. I will try that, but what can I use instead of corn syrup? Because I can't find it here in Germany.
omg this is so surprising!!! I'm from Algeria and Here we make Baklava on every occasion we celebrate, I guess we own it from the turkish colonialism, but this is so awesome to find the recipie of this traditional ''cake'' on one of my favorite TH-cam channel, done by one of my favorite chefs !! *.*
+Akis Kitchen Am Tunisian living in Turkey for 20 years. First I congratulate your positive and sportif soul when you said that Baklava is Turkish , exactly the opposite spirit of Turkish who once they claimed in media that Baklava is Turkish , in a very stubborn nationalistic negative way . But let me surprise Baklava and its sisters of patisserie products are originated from what we call in Arabic SHAM region which is LEabanon SYria palestine jordan of Today . Am myself a journalist and tv producer and I researched this extensively just to show our Turkish friends that Baklava was never Turkish but does not mean that Tırkish did not add their touch as much GReek did as much as armenians and asyrians did as much as Arabs did add.in fact Most of Today s food in this region is a wonderful result of centuries of mizing between ARabs GReeks TUrkish and alot of other nations .BY t he way I want to make a documemtary about foods of greek and how greek are the nearest nation to us .Kalesmira
+Chawki Malek by the way I had a restaurant of Tunisian and maghreb cuisine which anlther flavour and school of cooking but still meditaranean . Myself as a hobby I am chef and we cooperate and exchange recipes
What would Indian cuisine be without chili, a plant native to America that was brought to them in the 15th century by the Portuguese? Where would be the Italians without garlic, which is native to Asia? The cross-cultural history of food is fascinating..
Awesome reciepe, I love Baklava, but only have it on special occassion, Eid and Ramadan. I could eat it all the time but with all the sugar, butter ect..alas, only on special occassion but this is a great reciepe. Big fan of you videos, Akis,
Have made baklava many times but watching you do your version was interesting..I don't know about using corn syrup maybe honey instead. Liked watching how you layered. Surprised how long you baked it. Looked delish will try.
100% j ai fait un recherche sur ça ..je suis reporter de france 24 pour 7 ans en turquie...maalouma sahiha... mais le technique de pates feuilles remonte aux byzantins
Hi Akis, what does the breadcrumbs do? How does it change the texture/taste from the all-nut filling? I can only think they will soak up more of the syrup than nuts and make the finished product less "wet", but I may be wrong.
Oh, and why do you not let the brush touch the filo sheets when u are adding the butter? Any particular reason? Does it cause any detrimental effects to the finished baklava's looks or something?
"Do not feel guilt about the butter and the syrup, sometimes we have to treat ourselves." YES!! AGREED!...
it's not just a treat it is a fact all those phyllo pastry sweets of the Greek/Turkish whatever you want to call it cuisine require good butter and syrup since those two bring out the aroma and the flavour of the dish. :)
everything in grams! a GODSEND!!!
:-)
I was a helmsman in a Greek oil tanker company in the 1970s and my favorite dessert was baklava and my main course was moussaka. Now thanks to Akis i am making my own moussaka and baklava. Akis you are damn good chef.
have you been back since?
I started working at Lykes Lines ( was an american cargo shipping company) as a bosun for 2 years, in 1982 I got married, then I quit cuz a married man can not be a merchant marine, why? cuz when leaving the port the woman can cheat on you, hahahahahaha. You know Akis sometimes I miss those days. Piraeus, Naples, New York, Miami, Hamburg, Africa, Asia, Central and South America, women, drunkenness, figths in bars, yeah good fucking olds time.
damn. what i would do to sit next to you by a fire and hear all your stories.
If you are a young and pretty girl call me, but if you are man, no way Jose, hahahahahaha.
I have had alot of baklava and this is the BEST baklava recipe EVER! Will never.. ever buy baklava again. This will forever be a stable in my home. Thank you for sharing Akis.
I used to work for a Greek restaurant as a waiter and you cook as good as anyone there and they were fantastic chefs.
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
I’m making this right now. It’s in the refrigerator for 20 minutes while the oven pre-heats! I’m making for one of my best friends. It’s her birthday and we don’t exchange gifts, per se, we eat!! She loves Greek food. I’m Greek, but not a very good cook/baker. I know this going to be AKILICIOUS!!! Thank you Akis!!
Thanks for all your recipes, Akis. My family and I have enjoyed making your authentic Greek food many times now and the best part is, you make it simple to do. I appreciate you!
Thank you I love it. my mum is greek from ithiki and I grew up with this great greek sweet and I had these at my wedding.
It's 1:43am here in the Philippines but then I saw your Instagram post. I immediately went to your channel to watch this. Who cares if I have to be in the office by 8am??
+Mei Mei :) Awesome! Did you like it?
You make everything look so easy
I love Greek food,I lived 8 years in Greece.
Your accent adds to your authenticity. So glad I saw you on Jamie Oliver's channel!
+intotheoceanbloo Thank you!!
@@akispetretzikisen Can I replace the glucose with corn syrup or even honey? I don't have glucose
Your the best aki, my grandmother uses your recipes all the time. We are from Canada 😎
Amo essas receitas e também o chef que é o mais lindo do mundo!!!
i love the quality of your videos and simple to follow recipes
J'adore, merci de tes recettes et de ta bonne humeur!!!
My beautiful Mum in law Amelia was the best cook I've ever met. Her Baklava, was outstanding. I was once told by a taxi driver that frequently visited the Greek cafe she supplied sweets etc for, that her Baklava was better than back home in Greece.
We miss you Mum Amelia, always
I definitely want to give this a go. Thank you for making it look so easy 😊
I now believe I can make my Greek boyfriend his favorite dishes! You're amazing! :-)
sure you can!!! he will be amazed i am sure!! or he better be!
I am amazed with your info Akis about the origins of the baklava and also pleased to hear that from a Greek.We have so similarities in our culture,food and drinks but we are always arguing about the origins unneccesarily.i hope this will end one day.Greetings from other side of Aegean Sea ;)
cyprus is greek too
@@AmetReloads there is a difference on turkish and turkic.
@@frantzeskosgavallas4388 he is sending greetings so nice ..why cant you just say 'right back at you man hi!! ' yes I am turk too but I always send regards to greek folks..and life is too short to brag about old times..
Frantzeskos Gavallas we are not afraid we just dont care. Our useless government dont take care of monuments. I mean idk in what mind state youre in but most Turkish people have different matters like poverty rather than old monuments. And dont get me wrong its a shame but nothing we can do about it
Umm, I'm from neither of those countries, but I have friends from both sides. Both cultures take great pride in their heritage and that's respectable. But guys, come onnnnn, history is something that you cannot undo, just like the Ottomans had influence over the nation's under their empire, those nations left influence on them aswell. Is it really worth arguing over sth like this? And if a dish has been part of a cultures every day life for hundreds of years, it's theirs aswell. We have sarma in Hungary, I know it wasn't invented by us, but it's part of our culture and we are making it our own way. So chill people and enjoy your baklava hahahaha😄😄
OMG... i made it today, it’s BEYOND delicious!! Thank you! 😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️😋
I cooked this baklava and wow, it's so good. Thank you so much for the video !!
i am not a fan of sweet stuff but this is really stimulating my appetite
Beautiful Baklava,
Thank you Akis!! 🥧🎉⭐
Yum !! Firstly who is this guy!!! and Secondly thats a good looking Baklava ..
Awesome I will make this tomorrow love your stuff so much fun to watch and make
Dear Akis thank you very much 🙏🏻👍you made my day with this amazing recipe 👏👏👏👏👏greetings from Holland 💐🇳🇱
lol this is turkish food. and central asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
oh my goodness this is heaven i tried it and yes yammmmmmmmmmmmmy
Hi dude, im from Serbia and i grown up on Baklava, recipe is not the same but its similar, i love u, all greetings from Serbia.
Need those in my life!
Thank you Akis. It looks so delicious! please show us how to make circle baklava
you are really good at making some intimidating recipes simplified...I will actually try this
+Maybe Later Awesome!!
I think this could be my favorite dessert
the way u folded the filo though ws great easy but folded perfectly i luved it..amazing recipie thnks^^
My aunt once brought baklava from Turkey. It had lots of pistachios and was more buttery than syrupy. So delicious!
+Jim S yup thats the best version
@@fyoloswaggins5203 NOT THE ORIGINAL RECIPE BUT.
You're killing me with all this deliciousness Akis! I will be attempting this real soon!
Thank you for the recipe! It looks amazing!!
+Anarchist Tomato Yeah! And it tastes heavenly!
So easy to make thanks Akis xo
Baklava.. very nice!
Baklava, baklawa turkish/lebanese/syrian does make the best out of the best the best baklawa ever!
a few years ago, I tried a rolled almond/pistachio version of this at an Arabian friends house, and it was the best treat of my life. Your version seems amazing aswell, thanks for sharing the recipe. By the way, I'm drooling
Tasty even though I baked mine too long (2 hrs.) and used too much syrup. Next time I'll check it at 90 minutes and use half the syrup. Gonna try your Vegetable Medley recipe next.
You should use the size of the pan that i give you on the recipe.
I love you Akis!! You're so lovable!
That looks really, really good.
Thank you and hi from Italy! Love the greek deserts yumyyyy
Akis! Another excellent recipe. Thank you for sharing this delicious video. Perfect for upcoming Easter celebrations. Blessings ChefMike
+chef mike Thank you and Greetings!
beautiful. I want some now
I’ve learned so much from you!! Thank youuu 🥰
Had no idea baklava was a sweet pastry! I must try this. Your channel makes me want to learn how to cook. Such beautiful dishes!
+cheeese316 Awesoooome!
I like the arabic baklava. We put rose water and lemon juice in the sirup. But I will try this one out :)
I love Baklava to much..😍
Baklava is one of my favourites... I am hungry now...
Ohhhhhhhhh yeaaaaaaaaaa sweetness! 😋
Hey Akis, you are inspirational man. I will try this baklava recipe and compared to my mum's recipe.
My gf loves you :-) wtf... me too lmao. Keep doing good food stuff man. Woop! ;-)
+Vasiliy Nikolayev Nice! Thanks guys :-)
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
Oh wow.... that looks delicious!
+Vanessa Tsu And tastes soooo good!
I am so glad you did it w/ walnuts....not a fan of all the other versions. Nice and authentic.
Beautiful!
Akis it is called baklawa in arabic plus it i s a very traditional dessert in all arabian coutries so it is not only made by turkish i'm from Tunisia and we cook it in our special occasion specially weedings :) i love all your recipies the best chef ever
+Arij Kattoussi Thanks!!!
King, keep it up !!! greetings from Serbia
Super moist dessert
My mouth is watering it looks so good!
Akis....verrrryyyy goood
Thank's🌹
I loved your Tzaziki! Can't wait to make your Baklava!! Looking forward to it!
its being wonderful journey to be and cook wid you virtually so far .. i made baklawa today which is purely heaven ..it refreshed my childhood memories wid baklawa thank u so much .. if at all i visit Greece anytym in my lyf i intend to meet u. thank u
Love your recipes! Keep it up!
This looks freaking delicious!!! 😋😋😋
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
Amazing job as always Akis!
awesome Aki
my Grandfather is Greek. my Gramma wasn't. they used to par bake baklava between layers and before putting the syrup on. it would freeze easily and stay crispy. they made Greek cookies and American cookies and party mix. every year for Christmas they gave so much love to everyone. i haven't had baklava since they passed. i have their recipe but not the secrets
Great! Thank you 👍🏻
Amazing channel man, thanks a lot. Btw have you ever done tahinopitta, is it possible to make one?
Yessss!!!! I've always wanted to know how to make it but never even researched it because i thought it was too complicated. Amazing! Thanks Akis :)
+Cristina Rodriguez Now, you see that is totally feasible! ;-)
I love his accent ♡_♡ and can't wait to make this recipe!!! I had it once, loved it but didn't the name of it... finally found it!
lol this is turkish food. and middle asian dishes: D lol. moor greeks. The word baklava originates from Central Asia. Its origin comes from the word "bond". the old Turks started calling it "broad bean". later it became "baklava" over time. and origin comes from the word "to bind".
Greeting from Turkey Akis!!!
+Alldhan V Greetings!!
Hi Akis! I think this baklava recipe is very delicious. I will try that, but what can I use instead of corn syrup? Because I can't find it here in Germany.
+Gökhan Elbasan honey!
omg this is so surprising!!! I'm from Algeria and Here we make Baklava on every occasion we celebrate, I guess we own it from the turkish colonialism, but this is so awesome to find the recipie of this traditional ''cake'' on one of my favorite TH-cam channel, done by one of my favorite chefs !! *.*
we are just one big pond!!!
+Akis Kitchen yessss *.*
+Akis Kitchen Am Tunisian living in Turkey for 20 years. First I congratulate your positive and sportif soul when you said that Baklava is Turkish , exactly the opposite spirit of Turkish who once they claimed in media that Baklava is Turkish , in a very stubborn nationalistic negative way . But let me surprise Baklava and its sisters of patisserie products are originated from what we call in Arabic SHAM region which is LEabanon SYria palestine jordan of Today . Am myself a journalist and tv producer and I researched this extensively just to show our Turkish friends that Baklava was never Turkish but does not mean that Tırkish did not add their touch as much GReek did as much as armenians and asyrians did as much as Arabs did add.in fact Most of Today s food in this region is a wonderful result of centuries of mizing between ARabs GReeks TUrkish and alot of other nations .BY t he way I want to make a documemtary about foods of greek and how greek are the nearest nation to us .Kalesmira
+Chawki Malek by the way I had a restaurant of Tunisian and maghreb cuisine which anlther flavour and school of cooking but still meditaranean . Myself as a hobby I am chef and we cooperate and exchange recipes
What would Indian cuisine be without chili, a plant native to America that was brought to them in the 15th century by the Portuguese? Where would be the Italians without garlic, which is native to Asia? The cross-cultural history of food is fascinating..
oh my gosh! I don't know why I have a crush on you. Loads of love and hugs from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
You are the best! Yasus
Awesome reciepe, I love Baklava, but only have it on special occassion, Eid and Ramadan. I could eat it all the time but with all the sugar, butter ect..alas, only on special occassion but this is a great reciepe. Big fan of you videos, Akis,
+mumihp true!
I love baklava!!! N u showing it is just Devine 😍😍😍😍😍
Nice. You have talent.
Have made baklava many times but watching you do your version was interesting..I don't know about using corn syrup maybe honey instead. Liked watching how you layered. Surprised how long you baked it. Looked delish will try.
Akis the best!!
Yes Baklawa "Baklava" is a Tunisian/Turkish recipe, it's concidered a traditional delicacy in tunisia :) good work chef great video
Weld bledi baklava is not Tınisian or Turkish ,the naming is Turkish but the technique itself is syrio leabneese
Chawki Malek bél7a9 ??
100% j ai fait un recherche sur ça ..je suis reporter de france 24 pour 7 ans en turquie...maalouma sahiha... mais le technique de pates feuilles remonte aux byzantins
@@chawquee WRONG. Baklava is Turkish in origin. It is not Syrian or Lebanese. You just took it from the Turks when they conquered you.
Huh interesting take. I like that every country has its own variant
I love him
Greetings from Turkey! You and your recipes are so nice! :)
Delicious 😋
I THINK I'M IN LOVE 🍽
One of my favorite treats! I could eat the whole batch. :D
+Amanda NyLo Me too :-P
my Omi used to make baklava all the time! there is a store down the street from my house that sells little bites for 25 cents, i love it!
Looks delicious and easy 😋
+Reem Muzahem Yes, it is!
MAKING THIS TODAY !!
Hi Akis, what does the breadcrumbs do? How does it change the texture/taste from the all-nut filling? I can only think they will soak up more of the syrup than nuts and make the finished product less "wet", but I may be wrong.
Oh, and why do you not let the brush touch the filo sheets when u are adding the butter? Any particular reason? Does it cause any detrimental effects to the finished baklava's looks or something?
exactly! you answered yourself!
as about the phyllo not touching the brush creates more air pockets between the phyllo...
+Akis Kitchen Thanks, Akis! You're tops!
Bosnian baklava is so good as well
+Danica Marjanovic Nasa je bas dobra haha
+Danica Marjanovic
what bosnians add pistachio or nuts??
well it kinda depends,but both versions are available
+Nana Syrian my dad makes it with walnuts only
Danica Marjanovic arabs make it with pistachio
I have been waiting for your baklava!!!!😁
+karina27g And here you got it!
By the way, I like your choice of background music in all your videos.
Thank u! ❤️
Can you use honey instead of cornsirup ?
yes
Hu que maravilha em muito bom!