Moussaka is a hearty, delicious baked eggplant dish. There are many variations of a Moussaka, depending on modern take. I am a modern take of a Greek Moussaka recipe. It is some very classic Greek ingredients - minced lamb, eggplant, tomato, cinnamon and mint. A traditional Greek Moussaka recipe contains a béchamel sauce between the layers of meat and eggplant but my version here substitutes the béchamel sauce with mozzarella cheese which saves time yet does not have on taste.
To cook a modern take on the Greek version of Moussaka:
1. Place a large, deep, fry pan over medium heat. Add 1 kg minced lamb and cook for 5 minutes or until 4 minutes or until soft. For cooking for a tablepoon of olive oil for around browned.
2. Add 700 ml tomato puree, 1 cup beef stock, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 4 cup chopped mint, and 2 tbsp. Chopped parsley and salt and pepper. Cook for around 15-20 minutes or until reduced and thickened. cool.
3. Meanwhile, sprinkle 1.5 kg finely sliced eggplant with salt and set aside for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towel then brush the eggplant lightly with olive oil and cook in batches in a large, non-stick fry pan over medium heat until golden.
4. To assemble the Moussaka, place 1/3 of the eggplant slices in the base of a 22 cm oven-proof dish. Top with 1/3 of the cheeses and half of the meat sauce.
5. Continue layering, finishing with a layer of cheese. Place in the oven and cook for 35 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
The Turkish version of Moussaka, is not layered. The Serbian and Bulgarian Moussaka recipe uses potatoes instead of with sautéed aubergines, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and minced meat and it is served with seasoned yoghurt and pilaf. In the Arab world, Moussaka is a cooked salad made up primarily of tomatoes and aubergine, similar to Italian caponata, and it is normally served cold as a mezze dish.
You can double the recipe and eat one now and freeze the second to enjoy later with There is no more tasty and family friendly, Moussakas freeze more well without any loss of flavor and texture No loss of flavor or texture. Served with a salad, a Moussaka is complete meal for the family.
