Moussaka

21 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggplants, about 1 1/2 pounds each
  • 6 tablespoons Greek olive oil, plus a little for coating the eggplants
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup parsley, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 pinches freshly grated nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups hot, scalded milk
  • White pepper, to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 10 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated kefalotyri cheese or pecorino Romano

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. 2
    Prick eggplants several times with a fork.
  3. 3
    Rub a little olive oil into their skins.
  4. 4
    On a large baking sheet, roast eggplants until soft, about 30 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. 5
    Remove from oven and let cool.
  6. 6
    Cut into 1/2-inch-thick round slices.
  7. 7
    In a saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over high heat and brown eggplant slices lightly on each side.
  8. 8
    Do this in batches, adding more oil as necessary.
  9. 9
    Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  10. 10
    Set aside.

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