Never had moussaka... never had eggplant... it looks worth a try
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@susankara75202 ай бұрын
Cinnamon,etc, can be off putting if you've never had it in a main course. As you're experimenting, try the spices on a tiny taste and see if you like it. This is a wonderful iconic Greek dish, but you could substitute Italian seasoning instead and still have a bang on dish. It's definitely worth having a go. Good luck from a very old home cook❤
@BackyardChef2 ай бұрын
@@susankara7520 Thank You. Best, Rik
@mimoochodom26843 ай бұрын
I'm not Greek. But soon will be. Looks fabulous Rik.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@jbirdyhome-40503 ай бұрын
MMMMmmm that looks delicious, as usual! It's kind of like lasagna with eggplant and a potato crust. YUMMY! Thanks, Rik!!! Love this!!! Only thing I would do is chuck more cheese between the layers!!! Wow. Another winner!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@malcolmpeacock29783 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, actually this is first, got the wife to watch this ! She didn't like aubergine so would not try it. Then whilst out shopping she announced let's buy one! Not only did it happen, she followed the recipe, using lamb mince and baking the potatoes rather than fry. Suffice to say, magnificent taste, another of your successes with us. Thanks, Malcolm
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Cheers, Malcolm. Thank you. Best, Rik
@megfreeth43773 ай бұрын
Love moussaka I’ve always par boiled my spuds but going to try your way looks lush thanks x
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@paulapridy68043 ай бұрын
I ate Greek food from an early age, but i learned moussaka from Craig Claiborne. Just like yours. But not potatoes in his recipe. Haven't done it in years, but you are an inspiring guy. Thanks. I like your stuff
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik
@telebubba55273 ай бұрын
Yup, this is the moussaka I know. 100% yummyness!😋 I've been ordering it from diverse restaurants that had in on their menu's, but it never was like this one. I used to make it myself, but my oven has died on me and I haven't had time to get a new one. But as soon as I get a new over, this will probably be the first thing I make again.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Good luck! Thank you. Best, Rik
@lyndseybeaumont73013 ай бұрын
This is the only way I can manage to eat aubergine. They always look like huge purple jewels in the shop, so beautiful and tactile, but they are the only vegetable I’ve ever come across that I don’t like. However, in moussaka I enjoy them. I tried making it with just potato and it’s just not as authentic. I really want to love them, but haven’t managed that yet. I’ll keep trying though, just because they’re so pretty.lol That looked delicious Rik, another winning recipe xx
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@kirsiselei87033 ай бұрын
Uuu i love moussaka❤. I allso put potatoes in the bottom 👍👋🇫🇮
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@pixie37603 ай бұрын
My goodness Rik, I haven't made this in years. I truly love Moussaka, I might do this with some lamb that I bought. Mouth watering. Thanks Rik!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@harmoniefaerielove3 ай бұрын
Not had this in years. Love the touch of parmesan in the middle. I think this will be made at the weekend with a salad & some nice crusty bread.😋....
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy, sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik
@aspiratedaloha29463 ай бұрын
I’m making this for my wife tonight. Thank you! looks like winter perfection.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
@Carol_in_Spain3 ай бұрын
I always make mine with yoghurt instead of béchamel as it is a bit lighter but yours does look good
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Sounds lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik
@MargaretKing-w5i3 ай бұрын
I have never eaten Moussaka it looks good i can't wait to make it.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@wissamsaab98413 ай бұрын
Thank you chef Rick , moussaka is tasty & so flavoursome but with potato it soften the metallic taste of the aubergine . Its really yummy 😋👍
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@sharonwilliams27573 ай бұрын
Thank you for always sharing with us 👌❤️🙏
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@pamcoyer95823 ай бұрын
Looks absolutely delicious❤❤❤❤
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@sandynevitt82683 ай бұрын
I made eggplant lasagna which looked very similar to this, no potatoes, but this looks soooo good. I'm going to have to make this. Thank you sooo much for sharing, and I am so glad I came across your channel.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@annettefournier96553 ай бұрын
So delicious 🎉
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@karinkling99213 ай бұрын
At the age of 58, I made my first Moussaka. Thank you, Rik!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you. Best, Rik
@TomLaios3 ай бұрын
Very nice. It looks delicious . As a Greek,I have only had this a few times as I'm not a fan of eggplant.My mum makes the penne version called "Pastichio" which is so delicious ,she only rarely makes it, otherwise we would explode.Maybe a future video? It is pretty much the same dish,but with the eggplant and potato replaced with Penne pasta.Pastichio is the Greek lasagne. Put it this way, if I was due to be executed , my final meal would be pastichio.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@derekadams7293 ай бұрын
That looks flipping delicious Rik. Can I ask the size, and where you got your Air fryer oven?
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Here you go - Air fryer amzn.to/3QRaC3F Thank you. Best, Rik
@AmyWade-s9s3 ай бұрын
Very nice! I was wondering if you could have some texmex or authentic Mexican dishes. I'm from Oklahoma and that was a night out for my family. I learned how to make home made salsa now need a good refried bean recipe or enchilada etc. Home made tortillas.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@chucky23163 ай бұрын
Love greek food. I have a mate from greece greek pork belly is nice rick 😋
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@missymurphy90023 ай бұрын
Looks yummy 😋😋🇦🇺💜
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@brianrollins32453 ай бұрын
Modern eggplants have been bred to be less bitter with fewer seeds than heritage varieties. Are you salting to primarily remove.moisture or bitterness?
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
I quite clearly tell you why in the video. Thank you. Best, Rik
@patricekanagy58983 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤😊
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@peterroper74713 ай бұрын
Looks good and I’m sure it is but I’m not sure of the sodium content in this one lol I’m on a 1500 mg or lower daily intake,so if I make this I have to leave salt out & probably won’t be as good, maybe just drying the eggplant with paper towels will work?
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Good luck! Thank you. Best, Rik
@melodied43143 ай бұрын
I'm in the same "Low Salt Diet" boat as you. I wondered about all the salt too ... plus the salt in the cheese.
@merinjenks84743 ай бұрын
I read that aubergine varieties today aren’t as bitter so there’s no need to salt them (the salt was used to draw out the bitterness)
@kathjacquier663526 күн бұрын
What make is your little oven Rik,?
@ndlz13 ай бұрын
👍🏻🙌🏻🙏
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@DeborahThird-og1uo3 ай бұрын
Oooooo 😋🍄🟫🍆🧅🥔🧀🥫😋
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@mariesmith74033 ай бұрын
Would love to make it but aubergine always upsets my stomach
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@sandwormgod47713 ай бұрын
The worst moussaka I've ever had was in Athens. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Your moussaka however looks delicious.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@paulapridy68043 ай бұрын
I've got a new thing! Potatoes!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@deanjwood3 ай бұрын
Mousaka is made with Lamb NOT beef 😮
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
HA HA HA, Made with both. Make sure you know what you are talking about! Best, Rik
@chucky23163 ай бұрын
I thought it was pork
@emiliahuban48123 ай бұрын
real Greek moussaka is served with a spoon full greek yogurt
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Serve it how you want - does anything say Greek Moussaka - nope. Amazing how we all have choices. Thank you. Best, Rik
@chalkiememe41833 ай бұрын
One of my staples, my family here in Cyprus usually use pork mince or pork and beef mix. I grow my own fruit and veg and my aubergines are in season so this will be made in next few days. Looks amazing Rik.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik
@jennyt9663 ай бұрын
Wow. I'm definitely going to make this, now I know how. I've had it a couple of times, years ago and tried to make one, but didn't know how to prepare the aubergine. It looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing, Rik.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Good luck, you got this ! Thank you. Best, Rik
@DavidCalvert-mh9sy3 ай бұрын
Hello Rik. When I was much younger I worked alongside many Greeks in a factory. As a result I was invited into their homes, and shared many home cooked meals with them. Back in the 1960s and early 1970s, Australian food was, to put it politely, ordinary. Greek cuisine blew my mind. And watching you make moussaka took me back to those times. A platefull of moussaka and a glass of chilled retsina, heaven.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@Sopocani12653 ай бұрын
SO Beautiful 🌻🐝
@joaniemarjoriemarriott3423 ай бұрын
Finally I have learned how to cut and prepare eggplant, I have avoided eggplant due to all the tiny seeds which were nearly impossible to remove .... and as I have a supply of ground lamb meat I am going to prepare the moussaka that way.
@moedeeb3 ай бұрын
I was taught a classic Greek way last year in a taverna on Corfu. The nana who cooked all the food used olive oil and carnation milk in the topping. I have never looked back
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Evaporated milk the best under used ingredient in the kitchen. Best, Rik
@Farcamp13 ай бұрын
Ha! One learns something new every day! I thought Mousaka was a drink everyone drank and then danced around in a circle in Greece. now I know when I go to Greece, I eat moussaka...i don't drink it and then get up and start dancing around and making a fool of myself. Thanks for the heads up!
@BacktheBlue603 ай бұрын
Lol, that is hilarious. We must be related 😂
@kathleennorton22283 ай бұрын
It does sound like a perfect name for a drink!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@dameceliamolestrangler33793 ай бұрын
They dance and smash plates for some unknown reason.🤔
@PaoloBanke3 ай бұрын
Not had this dish in many years and it is a truly wonderful dish. Now normally I wouldn't thank you for aubergines but in a moussaka it becomes a different beast for some reason. What did strike me while you made this dish was the mince ( I would normally associate lamb with moussaka but that aside), the basic mince you made, just how many dishes we use this formula for. From Italian, Indian, British, god knows. One basic base recipe with so many uses and so many end products. Mince, onions, garlic, tomatoes and the world is on the worktop.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Yes Lamb or Beef depending where you are, both used. Thank you. Best, Rik
@bethmchugh66403 ай бұрын
Get out of my waaaaay....I'm heading to the grocery store!!!!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Good on ya! Thank you. Best, Rik
@Tommyshark53 ай бұрын
Rick, Yet another great dish simplified I have never made this dish myself mainly due to fussy eaters in the family they don't like aubergine. I will eat anything cooked properly a true foodie.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Yes, let's not overcomplicate anything on this channel -Thank you. Best, Rik
@bonnierobbins42303 ай бұрын
Mr.Rik I love your swimming pool of delight! Wow you've made this recipe so simple! Great idea to salt and drain eggplants! You're our "Knight in the Shining Kitchen "!! Always❤ Ohio
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@christinegitsham52683 ай бұрын
Hi Rik this is almost exactly as a Greek friend taught me to make moussaka, her husband was the co owner with his brothers of the famous Ellisia restaurant in London, I prob spelt that completely wrong lol. Maria cooked hers using lamb but didn't put potatoes in. I haven't made this for many years now so I think it's about time to make again. Ta very much Rik.😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼I just remembered Rik my friend used to whisk egg yolks into the bechemel.😃
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Yes that's in the description for those who want to. Thank you. Best, Rik
@juneberesford91653 ай бұрын
Did you have seconds? I woould have, looks delicious, thanks for sharing.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
I did. Thank you. Best, Rik
@oceansoul36943 ай бұрын
I can't wait to make this for supper tonight! Excellent teaching recipe as usual, thank you!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
@chiccabay99113 ай бұрын
That looks wonderful.Haven´t eaten this for ages so will definitely be making this.Thank you.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@AZ-Sharon3 ай бұрын
Wow, I read the extensive history of moussaka that you wrote. I know you have done same for all your recipes so now going beck to read others. This is a delicious and nutritious looking dish that I will try. I wish I could be there eating your dishes when you first finish preparing them. 😎
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@cathystewart85993 ай бұрын
I cheat and use a Greek herb mix from a Greek cafe. But otherwise just love this dish mmmmm
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@alansteely46383 ай бұрын
Brilliant Rik!!! Another one to add to my list of recipes. Thanks as always my friend!!! Take care.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Cheers, Alan. Thank you. Best, Rik
@allenbrown81583 ай бұрын
Pretty much as I make mine, mouth-watering Rik another winner, well done.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Cheers, Mate. Thank you. Best, Rik
@ricatkins49183 ай бұрын
..at last . A great recipe for Mousakka...incidentally have you had a jade stone put in your wedding ring. 😊😊
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. No mate its Turquoise which is really cheap, however my birth stone and is supposed to be calming - I don't know how calming I can be without falling asleep! Best, Rik
@susankara75202 ай бұрын
@@BackyardChefI was also curious if the stone was turquoise. It's very attractive and unique ❤
@BackyardChef2 ай бұрын
@@susankara7520 Yes turquoise, hand made by a lady here. Thank You. Best, Rik
@grahamturner59633 ай бұрын
I had this first at school- it was all potato then (because, who had aubergine in the 70s 😅😅) A Greek place off Bristol city centre taught me the right way to make it and I've never looked back. Great recipe, Rik
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@desertflower66harney3 ай бұрын
I didn't even know what this was and I'm glad I watched and learned! Going to try it for sure.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@JaneB673 ай бұрын
I'm excited.... this is a recipe I've been looking at for some time now and still haven't made it. Thanks as always for your encouragement and guidance Rik 😊
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy, you got this. Thank you. Best, Rik
@georgekostaras3 ай бұрын
I’m Greek and this is exactly how mom used to make it
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you, George. You will know there are many variations all around the Mediterranean. Best, Rik
@Sokratis-qv9ld3 ай бұрын
@@BackyardChefAnother variation of it is to put a layer of fried zucchini, too. All the best from Greece.
@gertrudewelsh7813 ай бұрын
This looks delicious! I love moussaka but I peel the eggplant and the potatoes. I don't like the texture of the peels. 😏
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@misolgit693 ай бұрын
never heard of Moussaka with spuds, oh well learn something new every day
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@mrdangiles903 ай бұрын
Don't tell my Dad...but yours looks miles better than his Rik😋 decent filling! no scrimping on the ingredients
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Shuuuuuuuuuuussssssh! Thank you. Best, Rik
@mrdangiles903 ай бұрын
@@BackyardChef he's a tight bastard with his portions mate! I wouldn't leave on an empty stomach at your house
@carolrosas67853 ай бұрын
❤ I love this dish I cannot wait to make it thank you ❤
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@wwsuwannee79933 ай бұрын
You slipped up and said 'eggplant'...been talking with too many Yankees? :) Nothing tastes quite like moussaka, especially when made with lamb. Don't die without tasting this. This is an excellent version. Thanks Rik :)
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Yes, mate, aubergine is another term for eggplant. "aubergine" is commonly used in British English, while "eggplant" is used in American English. Both refer to the same vegetable, known for its deep purple colour and versatile use in cooking. Thank you. Best, Rik
@pangorban13 ай бұрын
In Australia, we've always called it eggplant. Sometimes aubergine, but mostly eggplant.
@tarnsand4402 ай бұрын
@@pangorban1Eggplant in Canada too
@Mr.56Goldtop3 ай бұрын
I love Moussaka! I had it in Rhoads as well, and Mykonos and on Santorini. IMO the Santorini was the best of the three. But they were all good. On Santorini there was a restaurant at the foot of the tram that had the most incredible fried calamari we have ever had! And a HUGE platter for pretty inexpensive.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@thaisstone51923 ай бұрын
Interesting take on this. The recipe I had was very simple, no meat, just aubergines. Sauce was just onions cooked with cinnamon and tomato puree. The Bechamel had three eggs and the zest of a lemon in it. I put breadcrumbs and Parmesan on the bottom and between the layers with tomato sauce. Even my husband liked it, and he'd get a little bitchy about vegetarian meals. He'd dig this version no end. Thanks, Rik!!!
@kathleennorton22283 ай бұрын
I'd love to see a video of your version.
@thaisstone51923 ай бұрын
@@kathleennorton2228 Thank you, but being on film is not for me. I'm 68 years old and look like an animated corpse. The picture of me was taken when I was 47.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Not for me either! I'm a baby at 61. Feel like 71. Thank you. Best, Rik
@kathleennorton22283 ай бұрын
@@thaisstone5192 I could help you with that. I'm 69. The other day I asked for a senior discount. The young lady told me that she was sorry, and that she had no idea that I was a senior, and that I didn't look like it. First, I believe that Jesus is the fountain of life and youth. Second, there are some amazing supplements out there. Not everyone wants to stay young, though.
@HelenePapageorge3 ай бұрын
WOW!! This is terrific!! Brought back memories. You have great technique Rik!!! In the future would you consider doing a moussaka marathon or "Moussaka 3 Ways: Turkish / Greek / The Middle East" as 3 day series??; I'm curious about the chickpea base instead the potatoes. I've also had this with lentils instead of meat and no bechamel sauce instead it was only tomato sauce and some grated Grated Parmesan or Kefalotiri. In Greece, I have also had this as only layers of oven baked eggplants with tomato sauce and Greek yogurt and it was served cold with basal leaves as an edible garnish. On a hot summer night in Athens, I can tell you this was so delicious I didn't even want dessert just a Nescafe frappe and called it quits. Cheers from NYC!!!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@karlalton31703 ай бұрын
Nice job Rik , if you do requests mate can you do Toad in the Hole please with a big Yorkshire pudding . 😁😁🤘🤘🇹🇭🇹🇭
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
2 versions on the channel already. Thank you. Best, Rik
@treasuremuch91853 ай бұрын
Well done, sir! 'Ya did good! (Coming from a Greek) And might I add, looks to be a scrumptious dish you're eating by your reaction. I'd be same reaction to it. Love the dish.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@JaniceNattress3 ай бұрын
I have only had moussaka once and liked it. I dont know why I haven’t made it myself as it looks delicious Rik! Perhaps I thought it would be too difficult. But you show clearly how to make it and it isnt hard at all! So.. another ‘must make it soon’ recipe! Thank you…❤ Oh, and all these years I have made my sauce exactly as you have but didnt know it was called bechamel… 😂
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@charlesmcmasters3 ай бұрын
Wow, this recipe made me salivate! Holy cow that looks good! Normally I make Eggplant Parmesan when I have some handy, but I think this will be my next Eggplant dish! Thanks Rik for another great video and recipe!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@JanetHumberstone3 ай бұрын
Amazing mmmmm❤
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@muncgrl3 ай бұрын
Looks so good! Liked the little bit of background on the dish, good job.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I try If I can - most folks don't know what the dishes are unless they have had them before. Best, Rik
@BOS-v7y3 ай бұрын
You forgot the nutmeg in the Béchamel!!!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
No I didn't - I didn't put it in and I clearly tell you that in the description. Thank you. Best, Rik
@mariaboletsis31883 ай бұрын
As one of Greek decent (father's side) - I approve!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@MelanieCameron-m8t3 ай бұрын
Looks wonderful
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@adnacraigo65903 ай бұрын
Slurp. That looks great.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@valeriesmith77083 ай бұрын
That looks delicious.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@hannahroberts62953 ай бұрын
Here's a healhier option. I never pre-salt my aubergines in Australia. They don't need it. Use a rigged grill on high heat on the stove and brush olive oil on, and lightly salt one side of the aubergine. Grill till you've got nice grill marks and flip. The aubergine should be limp but not overcooked. The aubergine will taste fantastic.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Shame we don't have the grill eh! Thank you. Best, Rik
@hannahroberts62953 ай бұрын
@@BackyardChef you could always use this method in a non stick frypan. Lightly brown or you will overcook the aubergine.
@daveroberts13 ай бұрын
Aubergines have had the bitterness bred out of them.....miss the brining stage out
@johnbaldwin1433 ай бұрын
One of my favourites to be honest Rik. Just as is!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@freak2210003 ай бұрын
I followed your recipe! It was amazing!!!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!! Thank you. Best, Rik
@JeffM---3 ай бұрын
I loved watching it being put together, then the end result..gorgeous!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Best, Rik
@PAM-ud9lv3 ай бұрын
Omg yummy yummy. Love moussaka. Who am I kidding Rik I love nearly every damn thing you cook lol. Thanks for everything. Your channel is amazing. Take care. Have you done a receipe for pickled pork. Picked some up in a vacuum packed bag at supermarket. So excited being googling how to cook it. Pressure cook or stove top. .??
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@johnwilliams76543 ай бұрын
A nice straightforward recipe. I love the tip regarding draining the aubergines in a upright position. I'm one for making things easier. For my potatoes I substituted good quality (McCains) chips done in the air fryer whilst preparing the aubergines. No hot oil etc..... I'm wonering why you used Parmesan cheese? Is it the standard for an authentic Moussaka?
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
I NEVER make anything authentic - you will not see anything on this channel marked up authentic - NOTHING is authentic its a con from youtubers. Give the same recipe to 100 chefs/cooks and they will all make it their way - so how on earth can anything be authentic - the most ridiculous word used in cooking! Thank you. Best, Rik
@stevewalsh98063 ай бұрын
Hi Rik , I've got to say your recipe selection has been top notch lately, very diverse from snacks to mains & budget dishes too, never complicated always tasty, looking forward to what's coming. A big thank you from the redcar household
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
So nice of you. Thank you. Best, Rik
@SnowyNI3 ай бұрын
Had this dish in Corfu and loved it, was never brave enough to make it, didn't know if you had to peel the Eggplants or not, and deffo never knew about standing them. Thank you so much Rik. Another great dinner for me to try out! 😋
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@KathAndrews2 ай бұрын
Love your moussaka recipe Rik, in fact I love all your recipes.
@BackyardChef2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you. Best, Rik
@cindychristie63143 ай бұрын
i make mine a little different, i like your way, cooking eggplant in oven, and pre cooking potatoes! I use different spices in my meat sauce, following my grandma and my mum's way and also add a couple of beaten eggs to my bechamel sauce!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@pamelakimmons92093 ай бұрын
Just made this and I’m so thrilled. It was absolutely wonderful. Just as I remembered it from many many years ago.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik
@stevevicious69113 ай бұрын
That is amazing. Thank you, Rik! Great cooking top tips as always. 👌
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@philomenahearn17173 ай бұрын
I love moussaka!
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@neilanthonyhaywardlewis89783 ай бұрын
This has inspired me to make it for my partner but without the spud, maybe with a cracked egg or two on top 😋 Great dish though...
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@mariebrewer40163 ай бұрын
My favorites all through this dish 😋 Thanks for showing how to bring them together ❤️
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@belindagreen38703 ай бұрын
Love this delicious dish.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@bunny-tc8yr3 ай бұрын
Love your vids. You can grate wee bit nutmeg in the white sauce. 😊
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best, Rik
@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm3 ай бұрын
I liked seeing you clean your plate, good work Rik.
@BackyardChef3 ай бұрын
Thank you. No waste here! Best, Rik
@markopolo56953 ай бұрын
Never had egg plant but i will be having a go at this recipe I've got the same passion as you for Eating 😊