Moussaka for Suzie #shortvideo
Moussaka
Ingredients
- 2 red onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 750g lamb mince
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 200ml red wine
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 120g butter
- 120g flour
- 1L milk
- 150g grated Kefalotyri cheese (or parmesan if you can't find it)
- 1/4 nutmeg ground
- 3 large eggplant, sliced 1.5cm thick
Method
1. Start by heating the oil in a large pot, then add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes before adding the garlic, bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
2. Add to ground lamb mince and stir to break it up.
3. Cook the lamb mince for 6-7 minutes stirring occasionally and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the red wine and tomato purée to the pot, stir well and once the wine has reduced, add the tinned tomatoes.
5. Stir the tomato well, put the lid on and cook for 25-30 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
6. For the white sauce, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
7. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Once it starts to simmer, add the nutmeg and half of the grated cheese.
9. Stir this one last time until smooth.
10. Season the eggplant on both sides and cook on both sides in a large fry pan with lots of olive oil.
11. To assemble the Moussaka, start by laying all the eggplant on the bottom, followed by the red meat sauce and finally the white cheese sauce.
12. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top and bake at 180°c for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
13. PS. It's better the next day!
Gorgeous Greek moussaka recipe - Allrecipes.co.uk
Watch how to make an authentic Greek moussaka that looks as gorgeous as it is to eat!
Layers of mince, aubergine and bechamel make this rich dish a treat. We'll show you how to prepare the aubergine so that its sweet without a hint of bitterness, and you'll see how to make a Greek bechamel that is the secret to a sensational moussaka.
If you prefer, you can use half of the aubergine called for and replace it with thin slices of peeled potatoes. Shallow-fry the potatoes in olive oil first, then drain on a piece of kitchen paper, before adding to the baking dish.
Find this moussaka recipe and loads of other Greek recipes on Allrecipes.co.uk, the UK and Ireland's largest online community of home cooks:
TIPS:
-- Don't skip the salting of the aubergine - this ensures the bitter juices are released, making the aubergine smooth and sweet
-- Many Greeks leave cinnamon out of their moussaka - you can, too!
-- For a lighter dish, use half beef mince, half pork mince. Contrary to many recipes you see outside of Greece, minced lamb is never used for moussaka
-- Allow the moussaka to rest a good 15 to 30 minutes before slicing. Just like lasagne, this gives the moussaka time to set and prevents a big mess when you cut that first piece!
-- You can skip the egg white in the mince mixture, if desired. This aids in setting the mixture, but is not necessary
How To Make Greek Moussaka | Akis Petretzikis
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. The perfect tasty teatime treat.
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Moussaka
Greece's answer to Italian Lasagna..... except this is WAY lower carb!
Layers of soft eggplant, a rich meat sauce topped with a thick layer of bechamel sauce. Worth every pot and pan .... ????
How to Make Greek Moussaka
Learn How to make Traditional Greek Moussaka. This dish is so rich and full of flavor. layers of potatoes, eggplants, meat and béchamel sauce. Not recommended on a diet ;)
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Ingredients:
3 medium – large eggplants
3 potatoes
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
700g (24.7 oz) minced beef
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
260g (9.2 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup (240ml) beef broth or 1/2 cup (120ml) red wine
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon thyme
1L (4.2 cups) milk
120g (4.23 oz) butter (1 stick + 1 tsp)
120g (4.23 oz) flour (1 cup – 2 tsp)
85g (3 oz) parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 egg yolks
Vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
1. Prepare the vegetables: slice the eggplants into 1cm thick. Season with salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Meanwhile peel the potatoes and slice them.
2. Wash the eggplants well and pat them dry. Fry the eggplants and potatoes until golden. Transfer to a paper towel to get rid of access oil. For a lighter version place the eggplants and potatoes in a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and bake and golden.
3. Prepare the meat mixture: heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add crushed garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes more.
4. Add the meat and cook, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink. And salt, pepper, cinnamon and thyme, stir well. Add tomato paste and stir. Add bay leaf, tomato sauce and stir well. Add beef broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Prepare the béchamel sauce: heat 1 litter of milk. In a medium saucepan over low heat melt butter, when the butter is melted, add flour and whisk continuously, until smooth paste forms. Gradually add the warm milk while continually whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and add pinch salt, black pepper, nutmeg, parmesan and egg yolks, whisk until smooth.
6. Preheat oven to 180C (360F).
7. Assemble the moussaka: add 4-5 tablespoons of the béchamel sauce to the meat mixture and mix. Layer the potatoes in a 13X8.5 (33X22cm) ovenproof dish, then layer half of the eggplants. Pour the meat mixture and spread evenly. Layer the remaining eggplants and pour the béchamel sauce. Grate some parmesan on top.
8. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 45 minutes before cutting.
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