HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Classic Greek Moussaka - Traditional and Delicious! | Reupload

Aug 11, 2023 | The word "Moussaka" itself has Arabic origins, derived from the word "musaqqa'a," which means "chilled." Early versions of this dish were made with layered vegetables and sometimes meat, then baked and served at room temperature.

The concept of layering and baking vegetables eventually spread to other parts of the Mediterranean, including Greece. Greek Moussaka, as we know it today, is said to have been adapted and popularized by the Greek population during the Ottoman era.

This widely known Greek version was created by the French-trained Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes in the 1920s.


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My Greek Table is a journey through Greece's mountains, islands, villages, and cities in search of the country's most delicious, healthy recipes and raw ingredients. Diane Kochilas, the host of My Greek Table, is a native New Yorker who adopted Greece as her home more than two decades ago. With My Greek Table, Diane will shed light on one of the world's oldest and healthiest cuisines.

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My Greek Table is a journey through the mountains, islands, villages and cities of Greece in search of the country's most delicious, healthy recipes and raw ingredients. Diane Kochilas, the host of My Greek Table, is a native New Yorker who adopted Greece as her home more than two decades ago. With My Greek Table Diane will shed light on one of the world's oldest and healthiest cuisines.

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