Moussaka for Suzie #shortvideo

Moussaka

Ingredients

- 2 red onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 750g lamb mince
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 200ml red wine
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 120g butter
- 120g flour
- 1L milk
- 150g grated Kefalotyri cheese (or parmesan if you can't find it)
- 1/4 nutmeg ground
- 3 large eggplant, sliced 1.5cm thick

Method

1. Start by heating the oil in a large pot, then add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes before adding the garlic, bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
2. Add to ground lamb mince and stir to break it up.
3. Cook the lamb mince for 6-7 minutes stirring occasionally and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the red wine and tomato purée to the pot, stir well and once the wine has reduced, add the tinned tomatoes.
5. Stir the tomato well, put the lid on and cook for 25-30 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
6. For the white sauce, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
7. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Once it starts to simmer, add the nutmeg and half of the grated cheese.
9. Stir this one last time until smooth.
10. Season the eggplant on both sides and cook on both sides in a large fry pan with lots of olive oil.
11. To assemble the Moussaka, start by laying all the eggplant on the bottom, followed by the red meat sauce and finally the white cheese sauce.
12. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top and bake at 180°c for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
13. PS. It's better the next day!

[gameover-wyij]

We always have potatoes with aubergine and sometimes zucchini too. We also cut the veggies a lot thinner so you can make layers of all three at the bottom. Greetings from Greece

[CorpseDust]

Just the way, he says “yes Chef“ is the man who has been through absolute hell in a kitchen for many years of his life.

[voloscity]

As a Greek I have to say that mousaka traditionally comes with potatoes and eggplants (not just eggplants). Otherwise seemed like a perfect mousaka.

[yasminsherif]

As an Egyptian, and proud Mediterranean, this recipe lightened my heart 🤩 thanks Chef 🥰

[slaughter]

From a greek chef. You forgot potatoes the same way you cooked the eggplants( eggplants anf potatoes should be a little bit thiner but its ok the wat you did it). Exept that, perfect execution! Μπραβο!

[lisamckay]

1. Thank you, Susie.
2. That dish is a thing of beauty.

[kostaskoutsoulas]

We (in Greece) also put a layer of fried potatoes above the eggplants. Great job though!

[electra]

My favorite Greek cuisine what a wonder

[Danny-sdvm]

As a Greek, I want to say that you made us proud with this one. Great job, as always

[orangeisthenewstrawberry]

Oh, my mother always makes it with layers of potatoe wedges.. heaveny!!!

[mpampisfourtounis]

Looks delicious! I love the thick eggplant too it keeps its identity after cooking.i want to add that the traditional moussaka is with potatos and they go always to the bottom so it drains some fluids and get more tasty!!btw if you look for more greek food i would suggest you prasospanakopita (leak-spinach-feta pie) which is the king of greek pies in my opinion!

[laughtersassassin]

Seeing him salting the eggplants filled my heart with pride

[elenilou]

Being a Greek I say this was executed brilliantly

[Jochen-iqvx]

Andi, one of the greatest German dishes ever: Rinderroulade mit Rotkohl und Klößen! ❤

[summersanta]

I recognise that milk. Thanks for supporting our local dairy!

[kristoffkerr]

Jamaican curry goat with rice and peas for Kristoff please 🙏🏽

[ReadyPlayerMovies]

A good winter warmer for the everyday UK citizen...beef and ale stew with horseradish dumplings and glazed root veg...mm! mm! mmm...delish!!

[gcollier]

It'd be cool to see the traditional Welsh leek and potato soup. I haven't had it so long, and it would be nice to see someone make it here on YouTube

[joatmonb]

Nice to to see moussaka with eggplant rather than potato. Different texture and flavor and what I grew up with.😋

[CelesteTapscott-oifw]

He makes everything seems so easy. Just love to watch him cook.