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Moussaka

Moussaka

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Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish, composed of layers of sliced eggplants, minced lamb, and béchamel, all gratinated in the oven. Its origin is still debated, but it is considered one of the most well-known and appreciated recipes in Greece.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 90 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Grecia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Long eggplants3
  • Onion1
  • Lamb shoulder750G
  • Thick béchamel2Tablespoons
  • Tomato paste2Tablespoons
  • Egg1
  • Parsley1Bunch
  • Garlic (optional)1Clove
  • Vegetable brothas needed
  • Olive oilas needed
  • Saltas needed
  • Pepperas needed

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Finely chop the onion and place it cold in a pan with a tablespoon of oil and a few tablespoons of broth. Cook it covered for 5 minutes, adding more broth if necessary to keep it soft and prevent it from coloring.

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Cut the lamb into pieces; remove half of the sautéed onion and add the lamb to the pan to flavor it. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste and garlic if you like; moisten with hot broth, season with salt and pepper, and cook the lamb covered for about 20 minutes.

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    If necessary during cooking, moisten with hot broth, adding it little by little.

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Turn off the heat, let it cool slightly, debone the meat, and blend it in a mixer.

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees; slice the round eggplant, lightly salt the slices, and place them in a colander to drain the water for at least half an hour.

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Using a Y-peeler, peel the long eggplants, trying to obtain the widest and longest possible strips of peel.

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    Blanch them for half a minute in salted boiling water, drain them, and let them dry on kitchen paper.

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Cut the peeled eggplants in half.

Suggestions

  • Cutting board

  • Sharp knife

  • Pan

  • Bowl

  • Wooden spoon

  • Pot

  • Baking dish

General Information

Origin

Grecia

Analysis

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Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)165.2
Carbohydrates (g)1.71
of which Sugars (g)1.6
Fat (g)12.72
of which Saturates (g)6.07
Protein (g)10.59
Fiber (g)1
Sale (g)0.06
  • Proteins
    10.59g·41%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.71g·7%
  • Fats
    12.72g·49%
  • Fibers
    1g·4%