Greek Lamb Kleftiko | Akis Petretzikis

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    A traditional dish for today, Greek lamb kleftiko! I'm very excited for this recipe. A slow-cooked dish with lots of flavors combined to perfection! I'm sure it will become your new favorite meat delicacy.
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  • @kourtourafi
    @kourtourafi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The term 'kleftiko' doesn't originate from ancient Greece, but from the period of the Ottoman occupation of Greece. People who didn't want to pay taxes and couldn't tolerate the Ottoman yoke, found refuge in the mountains, where they formed guerilla bands, stealing from the rich, irrespective of religion and nationality (that is to say from Greeks and Turkish alike) and ambushing turkish military squads and posses. Those people were called 'kleftes', which literally means 'thieves', although they were not thieves per se but more like guerrillas or freedom fighters. The need of 'kleftes' to cook their food in an inconspicuous manner, so as to go unnoticed, brought forth this particular cooking technique we call 'kleftiko' (from 'kleftes'), which means, loosely interpreted, 'stealthy'.

    • @drgeorgek
      @drgeorgek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree... kelftes kinda like bandits, thieves

    • @MrLouismann
      @MrLouismann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not an „Alman“, are you? Just kidding 😂😂

    • @KristijanSG
      @KristijanSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Serbian term is Hajduk (pl. Hajduci), seems to have been a common thing in the Balkans.

    • @g45sp4
      @g45sp4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn, those guys were based

    • @yiannistsenkos5481
      @yiannistsenkos5481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The answer is in its name.
      Kleftiko means stolen.
      It only tastes kleftiko when it’s stolen. Otherwise it’s anything.

  • @sthiggs79
    @sthiggs79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG, Akis... your HAIR!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I like the lamb, too, but let's be honest here... We're all here to swoon hahahaha Im just kidding!

  • @artielruso
    @artielruso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love your channel Akis! I am a long time fan! Keep it up Bro! Greetings from a Russian living in México!

  • @Tinman-wi6ql
    @Tinman-wi6ql 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Always makes me smile, Top Chef, Top Bloke

  • @not.spir0s
    @not.spir0s ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Akis makes me proud to be greek.

    • @viciouslady1340
      @viciouslady1340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I agree he is a National treasure.

  • @denisborovic
    @denisborovic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Imam nove prijatelje sa Cipra,Larnaka,recept je fantastičan moram probati,hvala!

  • @kosmosjk
    @kosmosjk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Akis, I have followed many of your recipes now and would like to thank you for some truely memorable meals. Whenever all the family are coming around for dinner I turn to one of your recipes (or several as there are often 14 or more of us) Everyone always goes away haveing eaten far too much and very very happy :-)

  • @Lulu212x
    @Lulu212x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why I’m watching this while I’m fasting?? #mouthwatering

    • @pablospablou9505
      @pablospablou9505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IT happens to All of US. THIS SAME THING

  • @achsahkaleb4844
    @achsahkaleb4844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My absolute favourite dish. Just need to say I love your kitchen!!

  • @hoperogan
    @hoperogan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That looked absolutely scrumptious. So delicious. And extremely easy the way you made it. Also, we love your English, splatters and all.

  • @windowpane
    @windowpane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This looks so good. I am definitely making this.

  • @susanhignett3013
    @susanhignett3013 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've made kleftiko several times before, but tried Akis' recipe and got universal praise from everyone. I served it with homemade tzatziki and Greek salad with a lemon viniagrette poured over. Plus, Akis was very 'easy on the eye', which is always nice. Thank you Akis.

  • @albertortega7602
    @albertortega7602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your Greek recipes ! Give us more mains!

  • @Stephlovesnapping
    @Stephlovesnapping 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m drooling already!!! 🤗🤗♥️♥️

  • @SixString2008
    @SixString2008 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Akis i would just like to thank you for all your recipes I have cooked you Lamb and lemon Roast Potatoes on many occasions and your Gigantes beans and this Kleftiko. Always goes down so well at dinner parties. Best Greek Cook out there thank you again for making me a better Cook and reminding me of my times in the Greek Islands

  • @pascalebikhazi8509
    @pascalebikhazi8509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will definitely try it ! Thanks 🙏🏼 love from California

  • @elkaraalepu3809
    @elkaraalepu3809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hello Akis, I've been a fan of your cooking show for a long time. I have already cooked many recipes. The Kleftiko is amazingly delicious. My Greek friend was particularly impressed, it tastes like it was prepared by mom.

  • @fishing4life861
    @fishing4life861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is my next cooking task. Akis, you made me a god of cooking for my friends. Thanks!

  • @annawiechec1522
    @annawiechec1522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic recepie. So delicious. Thank you Akis

  • @magicofmagidsalama6818
    @magicofmagidsalama6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing as always

  • @restuwijaya8377
    @restuwijaya8377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got try one and the taste so fantastic Yummy

  • @roberthayes9842
    @roberthayes9842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this meal in Greece, my favourite

  • @cjay1262
    @cjay1262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LEGEND. Cooked this numerous times, and, PERFECTO EVERY TIME. Thanks and love from Australia. !! 👍👍👍

  • @ColinCropley
    @ColinCropley ปีที่แล้ว

    these look so good. they're so tender.

  • @bimotavdue4129
    @bimotavdue4129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Had lamb kleftiko on holiday once, with cyprus potatoes, the lamb was a lamb shank on the bone and it was absolutely heavenly. Love this technique, cannot wait to try it soon, great video!

  • @dhivyapriya8073
    @dhivyapriya8073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Akis ❤👏 .. Ur way of explaining in ur style is so appreciated🙏❤. We like them.. Not only speaking but also cooking... 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻those lamb are so tender👌🏻

  • @Careless932
    @Careless932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have tried this recipe today. It is so good even without honey. Thanks for sharing

  • @nancychanhdara1125
    @nancychanhdara1125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your sense of humor is great!!!! This video though! Lamp 🤣 I am going to try this delish looking recipe this weekend!!! What a great video. There is nothing better than a laugh and my favorite chef 😃

  • @jk77l
    @jk77l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I make leg of lamb on Easter and will be making your recipe next Easter. Looks amazingly delicious 🥂

  • @MarkSmith-io3qd
    @MarkSmith-io3qd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stifado and Kleftiko are my two favourite dishes from holidays in Paphos, Cyprus. Made my first Pastitsio last week. Yamas.

  • @nataschajones960
    @nataschajones960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Akis oh my soul madly in love with your channel when you make your dishes it makes me so excited. Oh I am from South Africa😁😄

  • @deereid8705
    @deereid8705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Uhhhhhh this Greek Recipe takes my breath away....🤤🤤 looks superlicious ...well done

  • @dawsonoo7
    @dawsonoo7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my top favorite recipes, together with moussaka and osso bucco with orzo

  • @seanmcerlean
    @seanmcerlean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We do indeed love you Akis as well as your cooking efxaristo

  • @it5049
    @it5049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Grande Akis!

  • @robertmain6678
    @robertmain6678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best kleftiko I have ever had , even without honey and cheese !

  • @Magledongdinglblattl
    @Magledongdinglblattl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo, file mu!!! I luv your vids, i worked for one season at the "poly orea nissos patmos" in a kitchen, so i enjoy watching your videos and trying them at home. Yassou, Alexander Elis.

  • @elinorfr1525
    @elinorfr1525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I visite two times Grèce. It was one of m'y favorite diches ! Very tasty.

  • @stevewestlondon1955
    @stevewestlondon1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love lamp (not lamb) too!! Love kleftico and always have it when in Greece. The camera man Lakis is always ur target, it makes me laugh. Love ur cooking and recipes ........ keep them coming agapi 😘😘

  • @weivu
    @weivu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been making your greek lamb recipes for a year!

  • @LiLi-xx4yd
    @LiLi-xx4yd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! That's a great fact.. Thanks 😉
    Hahaha😂💯. We always enjoy your pronunciation.

  • @edjj7218
    @edjj7218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Made this today. So easy and deeleesh! I added tomato, red onions and also romano peppers to help me reach my five-a-day. This is gonna be a regular recipe for me

  • @jde7220
    @jde7220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy eating chef Akis watching from Philippines.. Yummy greek cuisine.

  • @abbasnasir8861
    @abbasnasir8861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Easy to make and boy are you funny. Love your videos.

  • @theresabagley5242
    @theresabagley5242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I seriously need to come to Greece so I can eat all this delicious food!

    • @nicholaschristophorou3087
      @nicholaschristophorou3087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Remember one thing, go where the locals go, order what they eat, don't be afraid to ask, we Greeks dying to explain lol. That's for every place on earth.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The thing is, unfortunately in Greece we make a big mistake, these foods we all make in home, but outside you don't find, because Greeks when they go out the house they don't want to eat the house foods. ( Except for university students and men who are not married or who work away from wife)
      But you can still find places, you will have to ask around to find "magirefto'" (you stress the last syllable) food.
      Lately slowly some places come up with house Greek cuisine.

  • @justonecornetto80
    @justonecornetto80 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a regular visitor to Crete and Kleftiko with some fresh pitta to mop up the juices is always my first evening meal. Excellent recipe btw.

  • @claraleonardo2053
    @claraleonardo2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you i love greek food i worked with family greek for 18 years i do cook greek food close my eyes best food

  • @magdalenachrosciewicz1895
    @magdalenachrosciewicz1895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg i love lamb and new recipes

  • @ColinCropley
    @ColinCropley ปีที่แล้ว

    the lamb is so tender, it's really that good!

  • @susiontour4244
    @susiontour4244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sensationell !

  • @sydene54
    @sydene54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you. This is so great!

  • @viciouslady1340
    @viciouslady1340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely delicious 😋 making it again today 👌🏻

  • @lindseyshupee
    @lindseyshupee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally see the color of Akis eyes! (I think...green...) I couldn't see the color before! The lamb looks tender.

  • @lionelazulay5107
    @lionelazulay5107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And it was beautiful! 😋

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382
    @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greek is best- everyone knows that even if they don’t admit it 🤩🥰😋

  • @misslouk
    @misslouk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect for mother's day isn't it?! 👍👍
    Of course you can't have ennemis you know how to Cook. It makes it easier to win hearts . 😂

  • @KytexEdits
    @KytexEdits ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this with shanks (leg is hard as heck to find where I live) and it's honestly one of the top 3 dishes I ever made. The best part is it takes essentially zero effort.

  • @juliegrace8473
    @juliegrace8473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely agree on the Oliver oil!!!

  • @nandkuj
    @nandkuj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny enough I had Kleftiko at restaurant once and it was driest piece of meat that I've ever eaten but clearly it was not done correctly as your version looks amazing and I can't wait to try it out

  • @GyulaJentetics
    @GyulaJentetics ปีที่แล้ว

    U tthe Best ever I seen on TH-cam ! 👍😎💖🙌👌

  • @paradox6427
    @paradox6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi everybody, hi Akis food looks great man very good

  • @simonettacampagnari9557
    @simonettacampagnari9557 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ho seguito la ricetta, un successo. Grazie

  • @Koshilachamalie.2323
    @Koshilachamalie.2323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow looks tummy want to make soon.!👍

  • @Miksariana
    @Miksariana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's sooo funny!😂😂thank you for A-mazing recepies!🌷I baked one of your bread and my kid said that's the best bread ever like store bought..it's not so normal for her to say this stuff 😉😅❤️🌈

  • @sydene54
    @sydene54 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your recipe

  • @rosematarazzo3404
    @rosematarazzo3404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious

  • @elaineashdown4012
    @elaineashdown4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tasted every mouthful with you. You take me back to so many holidays in Greece ,seems so long ago now. Tonight I had the Greek lamb kebab ......

    • @andyrockevo
      @andyrockevo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Τhere is no ''kebab'' in Hellas ..We call it ''Kontosouvli''

  • @ispaceretailteam5565
    @ispaceretailteam5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...and the Lamp glows!

  • @JamesMilliganJr
    @JamesMilliganJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect!

  • @JesusistheLambofGod
    @JesusistheLambofGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greek honey is #1 for sure. I like Crete very much

  • @byronhaughton1311
    @byronhaughton1311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That really looks juicy. I would also like to try this as well. Love from Mystic

  • @gailmciver1440
    @gailmciver1440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmmm, delicious!

  • @permagnushaig5937
    @permagnushaig5937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a superstar Akis, so cute, fun and adorable... MY NEW gorgeous FAVIRITE!!!! All the best from Magnus in Norway....See you soon

  • @willidirks
    @willidirks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos!

  • @peterwalter3663
    @peterwalter3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done!

  • @toonvanboxstael254
    @toonvanboxstael254 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    MY OVEN IS PREHEATED TO 170° CELCIUS SET TO FAN
    Love how he just screams that for no reason XD

  • @breathingdubies2670
    @breathingdubies2670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love from Russia mate!

  • @haidersabhan8839
    @haidersabhan8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We don’t have any enemies 🤪
    Haha I love the face you make

  • @rosiebargoed681
    @rosiebargoed681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people were born for TH-cam. Gorgeous recipe

  • @Sarad219
    @Sarad219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in love 🥰😘😍

  • @alejandrosotomartin9720
    @alejandrosotomartin9720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dish really looks Am bi li ba bull. Salutes from Spain.

  • @aokiaoki4238
    @aokiaoki4238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This food was made by Greek guerrilla rebels called Klephts, during the Ottoman years, they stole an animal, skin it, and place its meat in its own skin with cheese, wild garlic, herbs etc.
    Then, they dig a hole, lit a fire, place it in and cover it with soil without leaving any traces and they leave. The wool and the lack of oxygen, protects it from burning and there was no smoke , fire or food to be traced. They returned later when it was cooked to take it.

  • @ayuramoto2795
    @ayuramoto2795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo hon ❤👏👏❤

  • @serafinlopez2290
    @serafinlopez2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow Akis very very goog

  • @georgealexis2456
    @georgealexis2456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delicious

  • @dianaf3250
    @dianaf3250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    lol , i love when you speak english! Buon Appetito !

  • @TheManojshah
    @TheManojshah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful!!!! May I ask what happens to the potatoes after 4 hours. Do they just integrate and form part of the juices?

  • @THEFOODDEE
    @THEFOODDEE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And the best lamb in the world

  • @alekabekiari4579
    @alekabekiari4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Άκη είσαι παναιμορφος!!!!!!

  • @piashshohag
    @piashshohag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Find someone who loves you the way Akis loves "Extra virgin Greek olive oil"

  • @brianlawson363
    @brianlawson363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Το ελληνικό αρνί είναι το καλύτερο! Με σαλάτα καί τό ψωμί...... ΓΕΎΣΗ.

  • @Frederic1406
    @Frederic1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    In Ancient Greece they did not even have normal potatoes I would say, since the Americas were not discovered yet! ;-)

    • @lookoomas
      @lookoomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Potatoes were imported in Greece in 1828 by governor Kapodistrias. There is a famous story about that if you look it up.

    • @ioannisperiptero9626
      @ioannisperiptero9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In Greece before potatoes were known meat was cooked with quince ,if you asked me much better than potatoes.

    • @dimz796
      @dimz796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He probably means middle ages through turkocracy

    • @chm5750
      @chm5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He definately must be referring to the period under Ottoman rule. At that time, a Muslim had the right to walk into a non Muslim's house or property, and take whatever they wanted, thus the development of these type of cooking methods. It's also the reason why Greek villages were high up in the mountains, just look at some of the old monastaries, while the Turks occupied the plains below.

    • @elpiniki37
      @elpiniki37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chm5750 thank you, he is indeed referring to the ottoman era… honestly I don’t know why people get hot and bothered about the potatoes and think he is referring to ancient Greece 2000 years ago. His English is not great but some don’t want to cut him some slack.

  • @maryargueta5607
    @maryargueta5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow,
    Like your hair 🦋

  • @chubukraken7659
    @chubukraken7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We call this dish thieves kebap. The story is when thieves steal the lamb they cook it underground fully covered for long so they don't get caught by the police or the owner of lamb. Very delicious. Glad you bring it up.

    • @evac.7762
      @evac.7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's exactly what "Kleftiko" means in Greek: Belonging to thieves. A "kleftis" is a thief.

    • @dimz796
      @dimz796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what does kebap mean in Turkish? Meat cooked on a skewer or just cooked meat in general?

    • @chubukraken7659
      @chubukraken7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dimz796 for me kebap is beef, lamb or pork meat cooked on charcoal fire on skewers. Like souvlaki. But it's used in general for grilled meat or broiled meat. steak is grilled and it's not kebap. If you put beef with vegetables in a pot and cook it, its pot kebap. I think if it's traditional, it's kebap 😊

    • @aokiaoki4238
      @aokiaoki4238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We DON'T call it kebab. What are you talking about?

    • @chubukraken7659
      @chubukraken7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aokiaoki4238 well we do.

  • @daniel-pp7mx
    @daniel-pp7mx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video amig@
    Like Excelente

  • @tabletrot3304
    @tabletrot3304 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No entendí, pero lo ví por el tema de HORNOS DE TIERRA que lo menciona, thanks You, desde 507

  • @sydene54
    @sydene54 ปีที่แล้ว

    you explain better than anyone

  • @demetradze23
    @demetradze23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i watched this video, i remember how delicious it was the lamb at Koukos Rhodes

  • @raffiboutchakjian4201
    @raffiboutchakjian4201 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Chef, is the Cypriot Kleftiko the same as you did, and why the Cypriot is served with Bulghur and yogurt.

  • @NovusMaximus
    @NovusMaximus ปีที่แล้ว

    @5:49 "I need my glove because I want to massage my meat..." 😆😆😆😆
    Love you Akis!!!