Moussaka
There’s moussaka and there’s moussaka. It takes a while to prepare this dish but trust me when I tell you that it’s worth it!
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Ingredients
For the topping
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Instructions
- Salt the aubergines: Place a colander over a bowl and add a layer of aubergines. Sprinkle with salt. Keep adding layers of aubergine and salt, then leave to stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, pat the aubergine slices dry with some kitchen towel.
- Pour about 2 tbsp of olive oil into a baking tray and brush it evenly around. Place a layer of aubergines on the tray, brush with olive oil and bake at 190°C for 7 minutes.
- Remove the slices from the baking tray and repeat the process until all the aubergine slices have been baked.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat the olive oil over a low heat in a pan. Add the onions and stew them for about 15 minutes until they become soft.
- Add in the meat, the cinnamon and allspice, season with salt and pepper, then brown the meat on a high heat (about 5 minutes).
- Add the grape juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the honey and tomatoes and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, stock and herbs. Mix well and simmer for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Add in the egg whites, mix well and turn off the heat.
- Prepare the topping: Heat the milk, butter and flour in a pan. Whisk it while it comes to the boil.
- When it reaches the boil, turn the heat down and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add in the nutmeg and the cheese, mix well and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks.
- Prepare the moussaka: Place a layer of aubergine at the bottom of a well-greased dish. Add on half the meat mixture and spread evenly. Add another layer of aubergines, the remaining meat mixture, and top with a layer of aubergines.
- Pour on the topping, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
- After all that, you deserve some moussaka!
Titli's Tips
Serve with bread and a nice green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 704
35%
Calories from Fat 433
Total Fat 48.2g
74%
Saturated Fat 20.8g
104%
Unsaturated Fat 24.2g
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g
12%
Dietary Fibre 12.2g
48%
Sugars 18.3g
Protein 33.5g
67%
Cholesterol 227.4mgs
75%
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