I worked for a Greek guy and his family at their restaurant.. Greek food is my favorite ..even after all these years.... moussaka is my fav...tzatziki on a gyro...I want some now

Being a greek and having eaten quite a ton oven pans of Moussaka, that dish is indeed delicious and to those of you who crave it right now you should try making it sometime soon, you'll love it. Keep 'em greek goodies comin' Andy, love your channel.

@enrycochet

Жыл бұрын

Talked to friend of mine Who is also a greek, he saie they do their moussaka without eggplants. So I am confused

@cringelorddivine9337

Жыл бұрын

@@enrycochet Preferences may vary, I myself didn't like eggplant when I was younger and my grandma used to make a piece or two only with a potato layer just for me. The traditional recipe involves eggplant although.

@prisonmike7198

Жыл бұрын

@@enrycochet moussaka is always made with eggplants in any culture.

@enrycochet

Жыл бұрын

@@prisonmike7198 tell that to my greek friend. My mom (from spain) also did it eith eggplants (I hate eggplants)

@theladyinblack3055

Жыл бұрын

Moussaka is a Greek dish, as I'm aware you know (this part of the comment isn't directed at you specifically), so I'm not sure why people are talking about "moussaka in other cultures." For example, if a Spanish woman makes it, she's not making a Spanish dish, she's borrowing from Greek culture. I was a vegetarian for nearly 10 years, after I left home. Eventually I learned that it wasn't that I didn't like meat - my mother was simply a terrible cook! Food is not meant to be cooked until it's blackened, completely dried out, and flavourless!! But in the meantime, everyone had a recipe for a meatless Moussaka, so that was what they cooked if I was invited for a meal. Unfortunately, I am a very picky eater - my mother quite traumatized my taste buds from a very early age! - and eggplant is on the list of foods I still don't like to this day (many I learned to like when they were properly prepared). I've never heard of Moussaka without eggplant! Is it any good? Is there a recipe you'd recommend? I've eaten a lot of really good Greek food - my neighbours growing up were Greek and I hung out with their daughter. I was later adopted into the family when I worked at a Greek restaurant/bar - they liked me (I worked hard) and wanted me to thrive there, so I was always being given goodies. 😜😜 Anyway, I do appreciate good Greek food!!

Andy, you did it again! Bravo! I recommend a little fresh-grated nutmeg in the bechamel. Α Greek friend, Demetrios.

Some folk just know how to teach others. I’ve been a keen home cook for years and checked out and cooked recipes from tons of chefs online. This guy is the real deal. Simple to understand. Sound guy and food is always something I want to eat. Cheers Andy

We have greek friends who own a restaurant here in Germany and they put quite a thick layer of the white sauce on top, at least double of what you have there. They actually mix in an egg yolk or two to make it hold its shape after cooking. Just as an inspiration for others here. I personally love having a lot of the bechamel, but whatever floats your boat.

@GreenZerg

Жыл бұрын

I'm not grek but I have always used the egg yolk in the bechemal as well. It makes it kind of rise in the oven and you get a slightly different textural experience to the italian Lasagne. Talking about Lasagne I always layer the aubergines/meat a couple of times but that might be a hangover from lasagne tbh.

@mattg8888

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenZerg Great stuff though and egg definitely makes dough or whatever else rise in the oven!

@novahina

8 ай бұрын

I'm gonna try that. Ty

As a Greek I can't imagine my life without Mousaka! It's one of my favorite traditional dishes. I highly recomend you to make Dolmades and other Greek traditional foods like Gyro, Spinach Pie etc...

Nutmeg in the bechamel is an absolute must here in Greece, Andy! Looks fab though, love your channel.

@dimitratsantaki5179

Жыл бұрын

No it isn' t a must. May be in your family but not everyone uses it or likes it...

@sisifaspillius1478

Жыл бұрын

@@dimitratsantaki5179 Δεκτό

@oseagjoni3098

Жыл бұрын

Συνήθως όλοι βάζουνε μοσχοκάρυδο, μέχρι και σε ξένες κουζινες

@jonorodo6173

Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried nutmeg in the béchamel and enjoyed it. Sometimes even make a ‘fluffier’ top layer with just milk & semolina (4:1)

@criskapa9560

Жыл бұрын

​@@dimitratsantaki5179 wrong.... It must have nutmeg.

How many countries call aubergines = brinjals = eggplant I'd love to know this just for interest sake, in South Africa, we use the word aubergines & brinjals never eggplant, I want to have Moussaka again its awesome food and this looks so good.

@pax9864

Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸 Overwhelmingly Eggplant

Being greek, you nailed it! We are waiting for you to come to Greece, both Babe and you. Waiting for the Babes! You are one amazing chef!

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, will hopefully get there soon!

I absolutely adore Moussaka. One of the world's great dishes in my opinion.

This looks soo good 🤤

My ultimate comfort food! Thanks Andy.

My favorite dish!!!! I love Greek cuisine!!!! Thanks for the nice recipe

This is in my cookbook I have started writing as I have been in the Hospitality Industry most of my life and my late father a European Chef still tell people that I am just a Cook 🧑‍🍳

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, all the best for the book!

I made this for dinner this evening and it was amazing. First time I’ve ever tasted it, let alone made it. It was well worth the effort. Thanks Andy! 👍🏻

This looks amazing and so simple thank you for sharing I can't wait to make it for my family.

I made this after I saw the short! I used ground beef and pecorino in the white sauce. It was absolutely amazing!

Super yum! One of my favourite dishes. You explain it so clearly, thank you.

Andy, so glad I found your channel this year. Always awesome content.

Looks awesome Andy! Bring on more Greek recipes and Mexican!

I love that such a good chef is representing are cuisine so well greetings from Greece

That looks Delicious!!!!

I haven’t made this in ages. Thanks for your version and I am going to have to do some shopping soon.

Looks nuts! Thanks Andy!

Hello Andy, I have already made this recipe 2 times and each time is just perfect! Thank you!

One of my favourites!!

YUM! Love your work Andy!!!

Thank you, Chef! Looks like my new winter dish has arrived.

Very delicious thank you so much🙏😋😋💐🥰👍

Looks like perfection!

Looks awesome, I will try preparing this dish!

That looks awesome! Deffo gonna try this one

I admire you for incorporating the potato into another video! Great job

Andy, this looks awesome, my friend!

Love your show Andy. Thanks for the greate video!

On of my top 10 favorites

Looks delicious

I have that corningware baking dish, which means I should definitely try this dish 🤤 😋

Looks Yummy!

I totally adore Moussaka, mix it up a bit by throwing corgettes (zucchini) in there too and an egg yolk or two which really gives a bit of luxury to the cheese sauce! This a great version and I'll be sure to give it a go, thanks Andy!

@DopeFreshNationz666

Жыл бұрын

Why the fuck does everyone think putting zucchini in something is mixing it up

@moviefiendz

8 ай бұрын

That's mixing it up a lot! Since the traditional moussaka is just eggplant

Look really good

You are a star. Love your cooking.

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bravo!!!

I cooked my first mousaka yesterday, inspired by your short video! 😂 Such a coincidence. Im going to use some of this newly acquired knowledge for my next rendition though!

I am a film maker working on sound for film shoots and while working on a cooking show in Athens - Greece, a chef confided on camera that the historic origins of the “moussaka” dish are Egyptian. Greece always had a strong culinary and cultural influence with France. After the 1st WW a chef from Greece was working in France and when he returned back to Greece he introduced his variation of this dish by adding “Bechamel”, a staple of the old school French cuisine and presto - Moussaka was born !!

@rivox1009

Жыл бұрын

It seems to me that it's very similar to an Italian Parmigiana, so there's probably something there too.

@CruzR1111

Жыл бұрын

The Turks have a similar dish too. I did think bechamel was an unusual choice for the sauce but makes sense. I’m kinda surprised you haven’t had any outraged greek comment on this though as all my green friends like to stake claim on how Greeks invented so many things…like that dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 😂 Thanks for info it’s actually my fave dish. 😊

@JungleLarry

7 ай бұрын

The origins of moussaka are well known, no need to pretend like you've stumbled on a secret

Just made this, using you recepie! Fantastic😇

This is one of my favorite dishes and I make it frequently, skipping the potatoes. Delicious!

@XekTOr89

Жыл бұрын

The potatoes are a must for me, but also if you're making mousaka you gotta make the 'unhealthy' version and fry the eggplant and potato slices.

Looks D E L I C I O U S❣️

Bravo, Andy!

Oh my days, delicious

Oh moussaka! You are fearless, Chef!

Thank you CHEF !!!!

Looks awesome chef! Never had this before, but I think we will soon thanks to you!

@brianradtke6677

Жыл бұрын

Made this tonight Chef! It was really good! Thanks again.

Definitely making this , ty Andy

wow amazing dish

Moussaka is also lovely with a layer of zucchini. Love your KZread channel!

Wow From all culinary videos I have watched, u r the coolest, simplest, and of course the best! Well done!

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!

I like your recipe. Mine is a bit different. I also use zucchini, besides potatoes and eggplants. And instead of bechamel, I make a mornay sauce, and also add nutmeg to the sauce. I also mix some of the mornay with my meat sauce. It makes it creamier and more cohesive. Next time, I’ll try yours, because it’s easier than mine. I also like that you cut your vegetables a bit thicker and I want to try that out.

@remonkewl6598

Жыл бұрын

This is mornay. Mornay is bechamel with added cheese.

That looks delicious. I wonder if I can get some of the pickies in my life to try eggplant.

Exellent mousaka! Bravo!! I would like to see you make a paella rice as well, I think Babe will like it...

Aaaah Eggplant and cheese. The two main food groups! Andy, you should try veggies that act as faux meat like jackfruit and plantain. And love to see weird savoury combos revolving around coffee and tea!

As a Greek cook I have to say that potatoes are in the original recipe. Pastitsio doesn't have potatoes (or aubergine). Also the traditional is with beef minced meat or half beef half pork.

We just made this - INSANELY tasty! The potatoes are magic! 🤯🤯🤯

So glad Andy paid respect to the true origin of this great dish

Very interesting, I can't wait to try.

just put mine in the oven, and it’s looking fantastic

Tried it last night using pork mince (that's all I had). It was delicious, thank you!

Looks amazing & delicious! Peace! ❤

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like this version, it's very similar to the one I've been making coz it doesn't deep fry all the veggies. Nice work Chef!

Yes Chef 🥳 now you're hitting the jackpot. Moussaka with potatoes is definitely the way to go. Great one 💯👏

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@Armattheos

Жыл бұрын

Haha we Greeks are passionate about our food! You almost lost me on the non potato version ❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing chef Andy have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. Yummy on the moussaka. I live in Michigan we have downtown Detroit it's called Greektown,the food is soooooo Amazing yumminess. 😋😋😋🙏❤🙏❤🙏

Hi andy... From dubai privat yacht did moussaka to day ..that is mucht palatable. More then What i was expect Thank you for recipe ❤️🙏

One of my friends in middle school was Greek, and she and her mom made moussaka together sometimes. I already liked moussaka before i even had the real kind because i've always bought the aldi pre made kind on saturdays when i was home alone or my mother didn't feel like cooking. One day she told me she was gonna make it with her mom and she told me she was gonna give me a piece and low an behold a couple of days later she delivered. That was the first time i've ever been dumbfounded by how amazing something tasted, and since then i've been in love with the dish ever since. If my memory serves me right she did say she deep (or shallow) fried the potatoes and eggplant and i believe she added courgette aswell. also the bechamel was between the veggies and potatoes and they topped it off with a super creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes on top. I do wonder if more people do it or if it's a really uncommon way to make it. Anyways i've been waiting for this video for a while now and it definitely delivered! Thank you Andy

@CruzR1111

Жыл бұрын

I’m filo but grew up aussie and I LOVE Greek food especially moussaka but even though I cook a lot I’ve NEVER tried making it. I was watching this vid during commercial of MasterChef and a lady made moussaka by shallow frying the eggplants and the potatoes I wasn’t sure if she just did that due to time constraints and was going to google once I finished Andy’s vid and Lo and behold you answered my question. I will take it as a sign to finally make it. I have to say I’ve never sene it topped it with mash but maybe once I master it the regular way I shall give it a go thanks. 😊

Andy the legend

the number of dishes to clean after making this dish boggles the mind

ΤΕΛΟΙΟ PERFECT

Mate that was fantastic, I used beef and my own passata, family smashed it.

The best cooking channel in here. I have never heard of lamb meat in Moussaka, beef is the mainstream ingredient. Also, Moussaka is way better without potatoes. Cheers from Greece.

it looks incredible and almost like the Greek version of shepherds pie

I might have to make this tonight... it's been quite a few years since I've had it.

Thank you for re-visiting this dish! I love moussaka and love the potato layer. Yours looks fabulous! So…what time should we be there for dinner?? Lol..

That looks delicious Andy. Have you tried adding egg yolks then whipping the whites and adding to the bechamel sauce, gives it a good firm layer.

@UmmEss

Жыл бұрын

I add a whole egg

I Like your recipe bro 😋❤️

First tried it on my trip to Cyprus - my mind was blown right away🫠

I needed a good mousakka!

My mom def would make it a bit different, but it was a Balkan variety. She would add some scrambled egg in there, so good .

Very close to the 🇬🇷 recipe Andy! Some tips that will make a difference: - Nutmeg - Let it sit ~1.5h before serving - Can be also made the night before and keep it in the refrigerator for next day. Mousaka needs a lot of preparation and it will save you time.

@nikkigbsd

Жыл бұрын

I understand resting time but my belly can't endure 90 minutes of torture 😢 I'm human not Achilles

@ChrisBo

Жыл бұрын

@@nikkigbsd 😂 Totally understood and acceptable if you are alone. If it is cooked during a Sunday lunch though; believe me you will torture yourself trying to serve the Mousaka pieces !

@dkoppenol

Жыл бұрын

What is the Greek cheese you would use?

@ChrisBo

Жыл бұрын

@@dkoppenol I use "kefalotyri" a greek goat/sheep milk salty hard cheese. Permesan is a good alternative. You may try feta which can be found in most supermarkets, but you won't get this nice crust and you also get extra moisture which can make béchamel sauce a bit soggy.

@toaster13666

Жыл бұрын

might be a dumb question but... isn't it cold after 1.5h or do you reheat it ?

Love your channel, Andy! Day 14 of asking for Texas BBQ brisket, please 🙏 ❤

Yummy me want this

I had the experience of trying this dish in Volos and what an experience 😮‍💨

This looks amazing, loving your content Team Andy Cooks

That's my best seller last Christmas with my big family. ❤️💕

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

It's such a great dish!

@MamitaClaud

Жыл бұрын

definitely chef!

Eggplant on the grill for Moussaka is excellent as you get a nice smoke flavour and not a traditional grease mess. I have done this in the oven but I do prefer to grill the eggplant now:) Still do potato in the oven like you did.

Yummy 😋😋

I despise eggplant, but I made this anyways. It was very delicious. I highly recommend. Put your culinary trust in Andy.

καλή όρεξη!!! Eet smakelijk!!!! ;)

I'm really happy to see an Egyptian meal here so i suggest you to use the Egyptian way to make "meskaa" and I'm sure you will be impressed by the result good luck

Thanks for the Moussaka recipe. It looks delicious. Never thought to use lamb in mine. I will have to give that a try. Many years ago I picked up a book on the Southwestern cooking of France by Paula Wolford. She used to say the cooking of this region was the antidote to American fast food! I once cooked her Cassoulet, and it took four days! It was amazing, my family loved it. I was hoping you might have a decent Cassoulet recipe that does not take four days, Maybe trim a couple of days off. Thanks to you and your team for all the great videos.

@GreenZerg

Жыл бұрын

Oh I hope he does a classic Cassoulet that would be amazing

@CruzR1111

Жыл бұрын

4 days! Geez Louise! I like to slow cook but that’s next level. Was it actually worth it?

Love a bit of dried mint in with the mince.

Knocked it for 6 once again…..love your work!!

@andy_cooks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend!