Aubergine Moussaka recipe

ingredients

2 aubergines (egg plant), sliced
45 - 60 ml (3-4 tbsps) olive oil
4 medium sized onions, skinned and sliced
1 lb (450 g) minced beef or lamb, raw
4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
2/3 cup (150 ml) 1/4 pt stock
45 ml (3 level tbsps) tomato paste
2 eggs
3 tbsp (45 ml) milk
3 tbsp (45 ml) cream
salt and pepper

method

1. Fry the aubergines in half of the oil for about 4 - 5 minutes, then arrange them in the bottom of an ovenproof dish.

2. Fry the onions and meat until lightly browned about 5 minutes.

3. Place layers of onion and minced meat on top of the aubergines and lastly add the slices of tomato.

4. Mix the stock and tomato paste and pour into the dish.

5. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for about 30 minutes.

6. Beat together the eggs, milk and cream, season well and pour this mixture over the meat.

7. Place back into the oven tor 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is set and the mixture is firm and golden brown.

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6 comments
Eggs
posted by Claire @ 07:25AM, 7/10/06
This recipe doesn't say how many eggs you need to use for the topping. Also it isn't clear that you layer the mince and onion with the aubergine.
Mousakka
posted by Janet @ 10:29PM, 9/25/07
The recipe under "Greek Recipes" is much better than this one.
Thanks
posted by Sharron @ 02:21PM, 9/29/07
Great recipe, simple ingredients really easy to make. Thanks
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posted by ali1 @ 08:43AM, 10/19/07
This recipe clearly states 2 eggs
Quick
posted by Alma @ 03:48AM, 10/20/07
Nice quick recipe good with some oregano. Thank You
What about salting first?
posted by chrissie @ 09:49PM, 11/13/07
Just wondered if this reipe encourages cooking before salting and putting in the sun? Of the sliced aubergines I mean.
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