Authentic Greek Moussaka & Greek Salad | Akis Petretzikis

[@hiramexposito]

Γειά σου! Είμαι Κουβανός και ζω στην Αργεντινή. Στην Κούβα γνώρισα κάποιους Έλληνες και δοκίμασα ελληνικό φαγητό, είναι φαντασμαγορικό!!! Θα ήθελα μια μέρα να επισκεφτώ την Ελλάδα! Έμαθα κάποια από τη γλώσσα. Τους χαιρετισμούς μου. Μια αγκαλιά.

[@samijakob7159]

I have tried greek moussaka once... then i sent the link to my mom... my mom sent it to my sisters... and now its a family dish or tradition that we all love and enjoy very mush.... thank you.

[@UmarGhuman]

How is it that this guy doesn't have a million subscribers? His recipes are INCREDIBLE

[@2002alexandros]

He's mainly a TV personality, he's a Ramsay/ Jamie Oliver tv type of chef but for greece

[@__pallavi__]

Alexander T. Ohhhh I had no idea! I was wondering why he isn’t more popular so KZbin, that explains it! Thank you! What is his show called? Is he insanely popular in Greece?

[@2002alexandros]

@@__pallavi__ Almost everyone knows him, he's like the Jamie Oliver of Greece. His shoes is called Kitchen Lab, he also has a few restaurants here in Athens. And the funny thing is that he became known because he was the winner of the first ever MasterChef Greece in 2010

[@__pallavi__]

Alexander T. Thanks so much! Last question, I promise - if you’re Greek, can you tell me if his recipes are actually what you’d see and make in the average Greek household, especially in the context of the oil and the ingredients used. I’m asking because in my country, most of the celebrity chefs you see use a lot of oil and a ton of ingredients and prepare their dishes, although delicious, in fancy ways you usually wouldn’t see in the average household.

[@Liz5144.]

Pallavi Rawat he basically has adjusted his recipes so that they can be easy to follow from an average Greek person. Actually most people do his recipes because they are so well explained , with not that many ingredients and always tasteful!

[@831zumbando]

OMG, for all the haters criticizing how he speaks don’t watch give it a rest and appreciate this young mans cooking.

[@BM_100]

His English is good, he just only has an accent. He is still easy to understand.

[@solofilmproduction]

I only listen to chefs from their native countries - I want my Greek chefs to sound Greek! ❤

[@lulutheodorou3473]

For all.the haters..I say...when you learn to speak Greek as well as he speaks English then you can comment..2nd..when you do learn that most amazing rich wonderful poetic language ..I'm sure you will have an accent too from your native language which will sound very strange to the Greeks ! So stop this nastiness and don't judge

[@shirleypizzuto7488]

Akis, I agree with those commenting about the ladies voice for this recipe. It is not a pleasant addition to your presentation. My husband agreed. We love your vitality, your accent, your love of food. It’s not important whether or not some think you should pronounce words to their liking, it’s not about putting you in a box. You are doing what you are called of God to do.❤️❤️❤️❤️ Stay who you are and keep the cooking and presentation YOURS alone.😘 No music needed either. It’s distractions from what you are cooking and saying. God Bless and long yrs of health. I cannot eat much of what you cook, because I have cancer, but I am copying recipes and will make them for pleasure later👏💃🏻 We love your attitude and the love you share with us for so much healthier food than shown elsewhere😍😍😍😍

[@akispetretzikisen]

❤❤

[@moonkiss66]

I'm not sure about the voice but I don't mind the review, probably just the teacher in me :)

[@user-yr8bs1yv5h]

This was such a cute comment. I hope you are okay now 🥺🥺🥺🥺god bless you

[@creativecook100]

Amazing recipe! I'm Italian but I am here because I love Greek food.

[@charlottecrawford1243]

I am so happy to have found your website, I am 56 years old and have lived with gut issues half of my life however I have been following your recipes and have to say my ulcer and stomach pains have not been as bad. Crazy so thank you

[@akispetretzikisen]

Thank you Charlotte!

[@aabidadar5532]

Akis where were you, when I was in Greece for years? Wish I had found you on KZbin then. I would have loved to make all these dishes there. Because everything was fresh and pure. Miss Greece so much. 😘

[@turboplazz]

Preach to the world. Greek cuisine is not complicated because the ingredients local to Greece have been kissed by the Gods. Simple and tasty. I will take that over anything and everything else.

[@pavel9652]

@@turboplazz You have great mythology, far more interesting than mainstream religions from an atheist point of view ;)

[@MariaMonaSilvia]

I must admit, this is the best mousakka I have ever made! Delicious! It is the second best I have ever eaten, the best one was in Greece! I have been eating and cooking Mousakka my whole life, Romanians have importend this dish from Greece a few centuries ago, but it changed somehow in our country. I have always liked it, but since I have tasted it in Greece it became a favourite dish of mine. I have searched and searched for a recipe, but this is the one!!! I have always thought it was the meat, it was lamb in Greece when I ate it in a restaurant. But it is the recipe. Thank you! Such a perfect and sexy dish! :))

[@Leolioness44]

I lived in Athens Greece and travel to several islands. Never ever came across moussaka that was made with lamb meat. What island or region did you eat moussaka with lamb?

[@cookietime2635]

ohhh lamb...im sold

[@eren3390]

turkish food = original mussaka is a turkish dish, the word is literally turkish…

[@echaneanong7179]

@maria how have you been

[@effiekuhn7472]

Aki son, you are the High Priest of cooking. 👍👍👍.

[@sherrysimonds1479]

I just made this moussaka, and omg! It’s amazing! This was my first time making a Greek dish and it was so much fun. I love watching you cook Akis!

[@DELASCO13]

THIS IS HIS REAL VOICE he speaks perfect english, studied in brighton uni.... Go AKI GO we love you

[@marsi4409]

His pronunciation and accent is terrible.It's very clear that he's greek,not an American or British man.

[@DELASCO13]

@@marsi4409 IF YOU ARE NOT GREEK HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?

[@luxaeterna31]

Akis...Thanks for the list of ingredients in the beginning of the video. Easy to pause & follow. Great idea to blend Bechamel Sauce into the chopped meat mixture before adding the Bechamel topping. Did it and it added another depth of flavor to the dish. Also I always added a pinch of sugar for acidity (even in my tomato sauce)...and some friends reacted in horror. Go figure. Thumbs Up.... Ephateestoh Parapolee!

[@erikarteaga6595]

Varias veces he cocinado esta receta, fantástica. Mi familia y amigxs aman esta receta. Mil gracias 😊

[@John_Doe657]

I tried your recipe and it was great. Allthough i didn’t use capris and the bread. I also used Halkidiki olives instead of Kalamata. Great channel. Cheers from 🇸🇪

[@oallam101]

One of the best moussaka's i've ever had. This recipe compares to one of the best moussakas i have ate in Crete. I substituted ground lamb for the ground beef and it was gobbled up by my entire family. Excellent Excellent recipe!!

[@seanonel]

"And ladies and gentlemen, once again; I resent you Mr Greek Salad!" 😂😂😂 I'm not mocking; this man taught me how to make an authentic Moussaka... Thank you!

[@MsElectricLover]

I’m in love with this channel…I fell in love with Greek food while living in NYC, and I want to master some of these recipes so I can enjoy them as often as possible! Thank you Akis, you’re so lovely and cute 😍😍😍😍

[@kroman27]

Akis, you are the hero of Moussaka and Greek Salad! All the BEST!!!

[@zairabountouri8825]

Very explicit, as usual. I've never made something following his recipe that didn't come out as good as shown. Thank you!!!! You're the best.

[@TheFlameImperishable]

i love how much information im getting, 29minutes isn't long at all considering everything im learning, i definitely prefer the longer format to the speed lessons, despite i presume the shorter videos being better for marketing.. this one is a real real lesson. Thank you!

[@onemercilessming1342]

I'd much rather hear Akis's voice than the speaker-voice.

[@annak5464]

Agreed! At list he needs to have someone with a Greek accent, LoL

[@gutspillage]

Love his accent.

[@AnneCherch]

@@gutspillage Me, too.

[@KindKay]

😆😅😂😆

[@myasolow7579]

Very SEXY❤️except when his mother interrupts with the ingredients & ruins the entire milieu😅🤣😂

[@Zazamarvel]

I made your moussaka from your previous video and it was delicious!! It has been my go to recipe for moussaka ever since!

[@angko-pe]

Zayzafooun me too!

[@claudiasvartefoss6765]

What previous video?

[@Chefgirl152]

@@claudiasvartefoss6765 i confess I also like the previous recipes with baked vegetables much better, it is still my go to recipe.

[@dangcoppock7362]

I,ve lived in Kifisia Athen 14 yrs ago..! I love their Lyki ..! Every things are fresh and good..! ❤️🇬🇷

[@a.m.ysfoodfun]

I have two amazing colleagues from Greece that made me interested in Greek culture and food and I found you on KZbin through Jamie Oliver. I tried your Mousakka recipe my kids loved it alot. So I just follow your recipe. Also, it's fantastically easy. Thank you God bless!

[@dtz1000]

Jamie Oliver is a joke. He takes recipes, changes them a bit and then ruins them.

[@mariatrue6178]

Aki, you are the best chef on the planet . I have cooked a few of your dishes, and they are delicious! Thank you

[@Goca-B]

I love how you cook and present your cooking skills. You are very well organised and tidy. I love it.

[@melitaethel647]

Indian here.. about 4 years ago my sister tried making Moussaka for dinner one day (that was the first time I heard of it and ate it) and I must say, all of us almost threw up. Ever since I have never even thought of eating/making/watching recipe videos about it. But today I came across your channel and I think I finally have the courage to give this a try!

[@Fomlefoundation]

I made a few Moussaka's in my life. But this one, oh my goodness. It's absolutely amazing ❤️

[@LordNMary]

Akis has the most accurate and delicious recipes, they are also easy to tweak! AKIS YOU ARE PHENOMENAL!!!

[@jackiealphonso601]

I just love this Greek salad! It is absolutely refreshing & the ingredients are always readily available in the kitchen. I do add some sunflower seeds & use ciabatta to soak up the left over liquid / dressing. Yum!

[@bettinaroth7822]

OMG🤤❤️ I love moussaka! I've made moussaka many times. But it was never what I wished for. Then I cooked your moussaka and my whole family is going crazy😄 Thanks Akis, you are a fantastic chef. Thank you for sharing your culinary art with us!

[@ΓιώργοςΑ-ψ7ψ]

you foreigners can't cook moussaka by yourself. you don't know how to cook it and someone Greek has to show you otherwise you're making a mess especially in England and America where your food is boiled in water without taste.

[@akispetretzikisen]

Today i have a very special video for you! 2 amazing traditional Greek recipes!

[@leilah219]

Akis Kitchen Wine Is missing in the Beef 🤔🤔🤔

[@miloudabouichou]

Moussaka is the Yummiest. I think that voice-over is not necessary.

[@marketcernikova7024]

The voiceover doesn't match with your channel, Akis! It becomes so iunnatural ...It should always be you who names the ingredients

[@CJ-rx5fi]

Great recipes - agree the voiceover is unnecessary. It kinda takes away from the charm of Akis and his fantastic accent ;)

[@vetou20]

Wasn't it pronounced moussakà?

[@gingerbreadhaus3700]

I have made your moussaka recipe a few times already and it's always loved by family and friends. I must admit, we prefer the fried veggies over the baked method. The baked veg in moussaka still taste good but this recipe of moussaka with fried vegetable tastes so much better. The best moussaka ever, bar none.

[@alexandriahatten2167]

I made the Moussaka last night and it turned out beautiful. My neighbors will be over to eat today. I am so glad I came across this channel. I love your passion for Greek food and your cute!!!

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Akis, You are a genius. I love the tip about putting some béchamel into the mince for consistency. Your Greek recipes are simply the Best!!

[@janhughes7786]

Hi from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 New to the channel and I made this today. It's absolutely lovely. It tastes of holidays 😋. I look forward to making more of your recipes.

[@guruswathikanandanithya4193]

Oh, is so charming how he is presenting it 🎉 , very nice .. and his Greek accent is adding more charm.. and recepie is fantastic, eating Greek salat all my life 👍👌

[@M23Z1974]

This recipe is really extremely delicious!! I made it first for my own family and then for my brothers family, with feta cheese bread on the side. As Akis always says: they will love you! And they really did 😁😁

[@DessyMancheva]

Akis, what is strange about your videos is, the minute I see what you cook, I want to cook it as well. It looks so delicious! :)

[@titaa56]

Well the minute I see his videos I just want to fuck!!!😍🥴🤤🤷‍♀️

[@liahatz]

Just made this and it was absolutely STUNNING

[@keelfly]

The authentic Greek moussaka has no zucchini and some claim not even potatoes. The potatoes according to many, were added in restaurants because they were cheaper than eggplants. The zucchini were added in the 1990s by people who felt Moussaka had become boring, (crazy people, how can moussaka be boring) and wanted to innovate. If you do not put potatoes and/or zucchini add more eggplants. It tastes AMAZING no matter how you make it as long as you keep the same Mornay/Bechamel sauce and the classic minced beef recipe.

[@tyxeri48]

For me, as a moussaka purist, zucchinis in the moussaka is a sacrilege, while potatoes damage the texture of the eggplants. Period.

[@bouchramihoub8562]

I have prepared moussaka yesterday and today I have prepared spinach with rice It’s delicious thank you very much and sorry for my bad English

[@ΕιρήνηΜαρ-σ1ε]

Great job Akis... You are an ambassador of Greek cuisine wordwide...

[@MrLindatwp]

This guy cooks in style. Loving him.

[@teresitaignacio4153]

you are an amazing Greek chef Akis...i like the way you cook and your recipes are really good, thanks!

[@jamesdoyle8975]

Omg I’m starving now! Excellent video and recipe thank you I been trying to make this traditional Greek family meal for along time 😀

[@catherinebonnici5572]

I tried this for the first time. It turned out better than I expected. Did the moussaka and the salad. thanks 😊 so much

[@pamelamagdanz4913]

This is far better than the cabbage version I tried... no contest! You are the king of Greek food!

[@bobbiejo444]

Thanks!

[@marinastre8318]

Μπράβο pe μάγκα! Δείχνεις σε όλο τον κόσμο πώς να μαγειρεύει καλό, υγιεινό ελληνικό φαγητό 🙂 φιλakιά, από Νορβηγία. Well done! You have good recipes, and you explain the procedures in an uncomplicated and smart way. Keep it up, and stay safe. 😎

[@kathyvp]

Love the recipe, but love your hair even more, it looks fabulous!!!! Thanks Akis, and as always take care and God bless.... 🤗👍

[@AnneCherch]

Bravo. You're a great cook, Akis. It's obvious you love cooking, and this Moussaka recipe looks so delicious.

[@cbstathas]

Bravo Akis. Excellent recipe. In my family we only use potatoes and eggplant but the zucchini was a nice touch. Yaya would be proud.

[@Leolioness44]

Yes I lived in Greece and I never had moussaka with zucchini. Now I'm curious

[@mariamarfil4702]

The best ever moussaka, so wholesome, yummiest one dish meal.

[@quixotic7460]

he uses 3 pans and 2 trays

[@JL-vd6yn]

I made his baked veggies version..wow! This dis is unbelievably delicious! Wow...

[@JL-vd6yn]

Dish!

[@joanhyde1745]

Thank you for sharing you r joy of making these wonderful recipes.

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

I absolutely love this format where you give the amount and the type of ingredient before you start cooking!!! New Sub here! 👍👍😉

[@eulasaavedrajocson1808]

I cooked this akis😋 and it's so very delicious..thank u so much to your recipes..love lots from the Philippines😘😘😘😘😘💝

[@wanpachaysri1081]

I love Greek Salad .Thank you so much for recipes. blessings.

[@deliastapelfeldt4970]

Gracias 🙏 😋😋😋😍😘😍💪 saludos desde Mallorca 😋😋

[@OliviaLazaridou]

Η κοπέλα που κάνει το σπικάζ μου θυμίζει το listening που ακούγαμε στα φροντιστήρια αχαχαχα. Πέρα από την πλάκα φοβερή η ιδέα σου να μεταφέρεις το κιτσεν λαμπ σαν εκπομπή και στα αγγλικά, προωθείς άψογα την ελληνική κουζίνα. Μπράβο σας

[@annaestronza5346]

Will try it for hubby and me, and chef is handsome and his kitchen is nice, and l like the way he show how easy it is to make this dish, thank you for sharing. :)

[@jaytlamunch4459]

Yes, two wonderful delicious recipes. Thank you, Akis

[@clisaa6974]

I made the moussaka today for a big greek meal for my family this week and it came out great!!! SO good. Never made it before. I used his other method of baking the veggies( from the vid he did with Jaime Oliver) and then followed the rest of the recipe. Came out so pretty to

[@sumonaahmed57]

I cooked moussaka different ways. But now i followed your recepi because it is quietly different than others and very testy .

[@Kat-vv4ur]

Excellent! So good I could taste the food as I watched video😋😋😋😋. Thank you Akis🙏

[@sylviagibson4639]

There was a Greek restaurant in Munich we went to often in the early 80s. Moussaka was my favorite. I never made it before. Will try this one. Thank you.

[@stellaborealis4846]

Greek salad is the best!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and that mousakka is amazing 🤩. Also, this is such a colorful and great looking 👀 kitchen 🎉 and that shirt looks amazing on you 👀

[@suzanadancks]

Tis is the best moussaka and greek salad recipe I've ever seen

[@akispetretzikisen]

Thank u! ❤️

[@Giada-s1x]

Ciao Akis, I knew it was you eating in the same taverna of my dear friends in Diafani last summer, after you left. I would have told you this recepie was good! I tried it some years ago and tomorrow I will do it again for a special person 😊❤ thank you maybe next time I will thank you in person in wonderful Karpathos 😅 Giada

[@MrFuchew]

I have been eating this salad 4 times a week for lunch i love it! Undetermined if it's helping me lose weight

[@josie9583]

I was doubting you on the amount of herbs but i followed your printable recipe. It is divine. Tysm. Im pregant and i dont like most foods epsecially meat but this is amazing

[@khangkarim8877]

Bon Appetit! 😊Love it. My sister had a Greek Restaurant inBelgium. Now I know how to do it . Delicious and I like your recipe. 🙏 Thank you 🎉👍

[@MrMomo1947]

drago mi je kako kuvas, volimo Grcka jela , ali nemamo sve , samo persunovo lisce , kod tebe je cela basta , , imam uvek vase specijalitete. Pozdrav za dobre kuvare .

[@xxmskaosxxii3603]

Wow...that was worth the cleaning. The moussaka turned out so perfect. 😍

[@nevster5569]

Hi Akis, I've just finished cooking and eating this moussaka, it was superb thanks!

[@Ckradolfer]

Superb Akis all your recipes are WONDERFUL

[@akispetretzikisen]

Thank u! ❤️

[@lilianmartinez8075]

Your recipes are great! I've done two and both were excellent! You've gained a subscriber. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@armywife2248]

Hadn't made one in years, the house smells divine!!!

[@sharaniasharania6646]

akis!!!!!!!! I've tried your mousaka recipe. its my new favourite. i am now venturing into Mediterranean dishes and since Greece is associated with it, hence, ur greek food is my new experiment. its almost impossible to get greek ingredients in my country, but I'm gonna try modifying it.

[@nancybeltran8112]

Akis's is Amazing! Your unique, your dishes look delicious, plus your physic, your voice, just you makes it so much better! You need a show! 👏 😃

[@druidboy76]

Thanks for this recipe greek Daddy

[@druidboy76]

Zeroday don’t fucking laugh at me. Akis is my fantasy husband.

[@cherrypieparker]

druidboy76 LOL

[@gutspillage]

Greek Daddy is everyone's fantasy husband, some just don't admit it.

[@annarousiadou784]

druidboy76 🤣🤣🤣

[@happyhappycatus]

SHUT UP! He's MY daddy

[@ivonatodoric3555]

So great recipes! Akis, thank you so much for your great work and sharing with us. Love it.

[@gayatribankeshwar618]

Yummy recipes, thankyou sooooo much!!!!

[@lionelmathieu2193]

Ma famille a adoré, ma mère a adoré, bravo pour cette recette. Pour cette recette, j'ai utilisé comme epice du cumin à la place de la canelle...Trop bon.

[@georginekwa9971]

I am so glad and thankfully dear chef Akis with your great tutorial about this mousaka dish! Loving it! I will follow💃🏻💃🏻 you everywherevyou cook🙋🏻‍♀️

[@sadxtango]

Ate this at a greek restaurant for the first time this week and I had to find the recipe!! This was brilliant; the food looks amazing and so do you 😂 marry me

[@stwg32]

After visiting Crete last summer, I found that Greek cuisine was a hidden gem to me.

[@rgjerde53]

Having worked in Chicago for many years, I had the opportunity to eat at some of the best Greek restaurants in the US. Moussaka was one of my favorites. I live near Knoxville Tennessee now, and love it here -- except for the lack of great Greek restaurants. Maybe someday, someone will open one here.

[@shrijitmazumdar8156]

Wonderful recipe,,,and wonderful good looking chef who teaches so perfectly

[@lovelenesingh41]

I love your recipes, they're so simple and u explain very well. They turn out great!

[@mlersk8830]

I love that he uses Greek basil- you can tell from the smaller pointier leaves. Basil is actually a Greek word stemming from the Ancient Greek Basilisk- a dragon of mythology with a forked tongue. That’s a very simplified version of the story- but you get the picture!;) in Ancient Greek mythology it grows the best if you plant it while ranting and raving!

[@ChrisBrown-gu3tp]

I love everything about Greece!

[@tiffanymatsvai1929]

I think I’ve fallen in love with Akis😍

[@123maeugenia]

Sometimes I think how our life would be if we were to end up together (akis and I), we would live somewhere in Greece and have 3 to 4 mini akis running around the house... But then I remember that it can never work out between us because I only use Extra Virgin PORTUGUESE Olive Oil

[@marketcernikova7024]

Maria Eugenia Santos :D hahaha! A good one! And me neither as I use extra virgen SPANISH oil. ;) For me he's definitely a synonym for a MAN ! ;) I love his sweet accent, his jokes, his piercing eyes!

[@vnnvnff2679]

This comment made my day 😂

[@swiftlylovestruck]

lmao, i laughed too hard at this.

[@sameenfatima143]

Loooool

[@lilmissynna9671]

Hahaha funniest comment!

[@benzwiesenekker1493]

Am going to try . I did before let me try again. Thank youGreece for Akis

[@Anzamusic]

I love this recipe thank you!!!! making it for Christmas - how many servings is this recipe ? 😅

[@akispetretzikisen]

8-10 Servings! 😀

[@Mimeh53]

The first moussaka I ever ate was in London, and the chef used ground lamb. It was scrumptious!

[@OXY141]

I want this guy in my kitchen

[@karentrearchis2134]

Me, too, he is great!