How to make - ARAKAS- Traditional Greek Vegetarian Dish

This is a traditional Greek Vegetarian, vegan dish and one that I love very much - a humble but very yummy pea stew.
Arakas - in Greek means peas :-)
Peas cooked with carrots, potatoes in a delicious tomato and olive oil sauce. This dish falls under the category of 'ladera' which literally translated means 'oily' - cooked in olive oil...which as you know is the principal element of the Greek diet.
In the summer, its great to use fresh peas, but I make this all year round, using frozen peas - like in this video. Its so much easier and you have a delicious and most importantly healthy meal whenever you like.
It's a dish that you will find in every Greek home and I am sure you will love it. Give it a go!
For Arakas - you will need:
500g frozen peas
2 medium potatoes
2 small carrots
2 medium onions
half a tin of chopped tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon fresh dill
Salt and pepper
*This dish can also be frozen - which means you have a healthy meal ready in your freezer.
Good luck! Enjoy!

Пікірлер: 32

  • @paulmokidespaul5347
    @paulmokidespaul5347Ай бұрын

    Looks like Heaven 😊

  • @darrenmerchant191
    @darrenmerchant1915 ай бұрын

    Still making these dishes, Sofia , please please add some more vegetarian dishes

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you and yes, I will do very soon

  • @TheRealSoldatmesteren
    @TheRealSoldatmesteren Жыл бұрын

    I just made this and it is unbelievably good. These ingredients on their own does not sound that exciting but together in this combination is very very good!

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you...simple ingredients make up a delicious and healthy meal 👌

  • @darrenmerchant191
    @darrenmerchant1918 ай бұрын

    I made this today as I'm in my holiday blues after returning from Zakynthos. It was very tasty, especially with the added feta I've made several of your recipes,gemista,briam all very good thanks Sofia.

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoy the recipes 😊

  • @user-db2gg5gt8j
    @user-db2gg5gt8j Жыл бұрын

    S sofia you are super , love your ARAKA

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺

  • @antoniodelrey164
    @antoniodelrey164 Жыл бұрын

    Nice presentation. It’s nice to listen and watch you make this tasty dish. I like the addition of carrots that is not always used but for me it is a great taste. Yes some feta and a good crusty bread go great with it. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year! 🎉

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺ Happy new Year to you too!

  • @samgriffiths4107
    @samgriffiths41073 жыл бұрын

    This looks delicious. Can't wait to try it. I love Greek food. Soo simple, tasty and healthy. Please keep making these traditional dishes. New subscriber here :)

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and you are absolutely right...Greek food is tasty and healthy. Thank you and I hope you enjoy watching :-)

  • @gordonmonaghan133
    @gordonmonaghan133 Жыл бұрын

    Not a dish found in Tavernas I agree, but our favourite (UK spelling) Estiatorio has it as a staple dish. As popular as a takeaway as a meal to be ate at the Estiatorio itself.

  • @Antonia51123
    @Antonia511232 жыл бұрын

    I tried it twice and each time it was super delicious and I am about to make it right now again😍

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you like it!! Enjoy 😊

  • @taributt5036
    @taributt50362 жыл бұрын

    It's very yummy I cook really really yummy 😍

  • @motspeach
    @motspeach2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic foods👍👍

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @gail4332
    @gail43323 жыл бұрын

    Just found you channel. This dish looks wonderful and can't wait to give it a try. Thank you!

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for joining and so glad you are enjoying the recipes

  • @PresenceIsAGift
    @PresenceIsAGift Жыл бұрын

    I tried this today It was so good Thank you x

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you liked it! Thank you ☺

  • @sirCULTURE
    @sirCULTURE3 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I'd add some ginger and red hot pepper to the sautéed onions to give the Arakas some heat.

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Thank you.

  • @georgechilidis8446
    @georgechilidis84463 жыл бұрын

    I was looking the way to cook ARAKA . I’m so lucky to find your channel Sofia ... I’m new subscriber.. ευχάριστο από το Μοντρεάλ Καναδά

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Σας ευχαριστω πολυ...να ειστε καλα!

  • @georgechilidis8446

    @georgechilidis8446

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SofiasGrekaKitchen yes have cooked it many times your way is the only way to have a delicious meal of Araka ... καλό Πάσχα ευχάριστο

  • @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    @SofiasGrekaKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@georgechilidis8446 Kalo Pasxa...me ygeia euxomai panta. Sas euxaristw!

  • @georgechilidis8446

    @georgechilidis8446

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SofiasGrekaKitchen Επίσης God bless you 🙏

  • @kamakshijolly4156
    @kamakshijolly41563 жыл бұрын

    So much like Indian peas and carrots

  • @seleldjdfmn221
    @seleldjdfmn2214 жыл бұрын

    Good job. How would you describe Yourself in 4 words? stay frosty Xd