Greek Moussaka
From the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens comes this definitive casserole featuring eggplant and potatoes. The cheese of choice is kefalograviera (or graviera) made from a mixture of cow, goat and sheep's milk. A good substitute is Gruyere.
Servings: 10 to 12
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per each of 12 servings: about | - |
| cal | 411 |
| pro | 23 g |
| total fat | 21 g |
| sat. fat | 9 g |
| carb | 32 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 72 mg |
| sodium | 523 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 25% |
| iron | 23% |
| vit A | 12% |
| vit C | 32% |
| folate | 19% |
Suggested Recipes
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6 large yukon gold potatoes (2-1/2 lb/1.25 kg)
1 large eggplant (1-1/4 lb/625 g)
3 tbsp (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded kefalograviera or Gruy? cheese
Bolognese Sauce:
2 lb (1 kg) lean ground lamb or beef
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp (20 mL) dried oregano
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground allspice
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) red wine
1 can (5-1/2 oz/156 mL) tomato paste
B?amel Sauce:
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour
3 cups (750 mL) milk
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
Pinch grated nutmeg
Preparation:
Bolognese Sauce: In shallow Dutch oven, saut?amb over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain fat from pan.
Add onions, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, salt, pepper and allspice to pan; fry over medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, mashing to break into small pieces. Add wine and tomato paste; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until space does not fill in after spoon is drawn across bottom of pan, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and eggplant; cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper?lined rimmed baking sheets. Brush both sides with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in 450°F (230°C) oven, turning once, until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
B?amel Sauce: Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking often, until boiling and thickened enough to coat back of spoon, about 12 minutes. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Spread 1 cup (250 mL) of the Bolognese Sauce in 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. Layer with half of the potatoes, 2 cups (500 mL) of the Bolognese Sauce, all of the eggplant, 2 cups (500 mL) of the Bolognese Sauce, remaining potatoes and remaining Bolognese Sauce. Spread B?amel Sauce over top. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 40 minutes to baking time.)
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until browned and bubbly, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes; cut into squares.
Tags:
Main Course; Greek; Meat-Lamb; Vegetables; Cheese/Other Dairy; Bake;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: November 2006
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