Mousaka
Country: Greece
Moussaka is one of the most famous traditional dishes in Greek cuisine, known for its rich and distinctive flavor. Moussaka consists of successive layers of eggplant, potatoes, and minced meat, covered with a rich béchamel sauce, and then baked in the oven until golden and firm
Ingredients
-
4 Piece
of eggplant
-
2 Piece
of potatoes
-
1 Piece
of onion
-
500 Gram
of Ground meat
-
1 Teaspoon
of garlic
-
4 Piece
of Tomato
-
2 Tablespoon
of Tomato paste
-
4 Tablespoon
of Butter
-
4 Tablespoon
of Flour
-
3 Cup
of milk
-
1 Teaspoon
of Salt
-
1 Teaspoon
of Ground black pepper
-
1 Teaspoon
of cinnamon
-
1 Teaspoon
of Thyme powder
-
1 Piece
of egg
Instructions
-
1
We cut the eggplant and potatoes into slices, then place them in a baking tray. We drizzle them with olive oil and a little salt, then put the tray in a preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until they become golden in color
-
2
After that, we prepare the meat. In a large skillet, we heat about 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the onion and sauté for about two minutes. Next, we add a tablespoon of minced garlic and stir it with the onion. Then, we add the minced meat and let it cook on low heat until it is done
-
3
After the minced meat is cooked, we add about 4 chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Then, we add the spices (salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and thyme). We let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the mixture thickens
-
4
After that, we prepare the béchamel sauce. In a pot, we heat 4 tablespoons of butter until it melts, then add 4 tablespoons of flour and stir for about two minutes until the flour turns golden. Gradually, we add the milk while continuously stirring until a thick and smooth sauce forms
-
5
Then, we add Parmesan or mozzarella cheese, along with salt and black pepper to the béchamel sauce. We stir the ingredients together and let them cook on low heat for about 5 minutes
-
6
When the béchamel sauce cools slightly, we add an egg and stir the ingredients well until the mixture is fully combined
-
7
In a baking dish, place a layer of potato slices at the bottom. Then, add a layer of eggplant slices on top. Next, add the meat mixture and spread it evenly. Place another layer of eggplant on top of the meat mixture, then pour the béchamel sauce over it and spread it evenly. Put the dish in a preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until it becomes golden and firm
-
8
Let the moussaka cool slightly before serving so that the layers set properly
Average Rating
Be the first to rate this recipe
Your Review
Did you like Mousaka
We'd like to know what you think.
Main course
