MOUSSAKA
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Lay the slices of eggplant on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. …
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to bake rather than fry the eggplant? (Once layered up, you can’t tell if it’s baked rather than fried but your skinny jeans will thank you for it. Eggplant is a sponge for oil, my friends!)
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, onions, and garlic. ..and1 container tomato paste.Sugar to taste. Begin with 3 teaspoons.
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To make the bechamel sauce, Is the new name (to me) for traditional white sauce that you use in lasagne as well. begin by scalding the milk in a saucepan.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season with salt, and white pepper.
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OR Take 1 cup of double thick Greek yogurt and 1 cup of cream and 3 large eggs (Beate the eggs first). Mix all three ingredience together and make sure if you feel like you need more sauce a little bit of milk to rinse out your jug.
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Arrange a layer of the baked eggplant in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover eggplant with all of the meat mixture, and then sprinkle 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the meat. Cover with remaining eggplant, and sprinkle another 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Pour the bechamel sauce over the top or then your creamy yogurt and egg sauce, and sprinkle with the nutmeg. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
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salt
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 pound lean ground beef
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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2 onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon fines herbs
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2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce and 1 container of tomato paste (it helps to thicken and colour)
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1/2 cup red wine (Opsional)
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1 egg, beaten
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4 cups milk
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1/2 cup butter
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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salt to taste
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ground white pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Add all ingredients to list
Fist step is the eggplant with salt for 30 min