Moussaka

Greek food came third in this year's list of the world's best cuisines published annually by the popular online travel guide TasteAtlas.

Traditional Greek cuisine is very healthy and fresh. Recipes are known for their for their simplicity and the uses of fresh ingredients. It is one of the reasons, along with the natural beauties of the landscape and the warm weather that appeals to tourists. A video posted on YouTube channel “Facts” shows the reactions Irish people have when tasting Greek dishes.

It doesn’t get more Greek than a plate of Moussaka though Turks may beg to differ. In Arabic countries the dish is served cold whereas the Balkan Moussaka is served hot. What differentiates the Greek version are the layers that are separately cooked before being combined in the final baking process. The modern Greek version was probably formulated by chef Tselementes in the Twenties…

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Greek moussaka
The wonderful Akis Petretzikis has a fantastic moussaka recipe using baked vegetables instead of fried to make it that little bit lighter. Delicious layers of potato, aubergine, courgette and beef, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce and a handful of parmesan.

It doesn’t get more Greek than a plate of Moussaka though Turks may beg to differ. In Arabic countries the dish is served cold whereas the Balkan Moussaka is nice and warm.

What differentiates the Greek version is the layers that are separately cooked before being combined in the final baking. The modern Greek version was probably formulated by chef Tselementes in the Twenties…