Jamie Oliver's Moussaka Recipe
Introduction
Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce. It's a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for any occasion. Jamie Oliver's moussaka recipe is a unique twist on the classic dish, and it's incredibly easy to make. This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new and delicious.Ingredients
The ingredients for Jamie Oliver's moussaka recipe are:- 2 large eggplants
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Eggplant
The first thing you need to do is prepare the eggplant. Cut the eggplant into thin slices, and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to remove any bitterness. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.Meat Sauce
Next, you'll need to prepare the meat sauce. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until they're soft and translucent. Add the ground lamb and cook until it's browned. Add the tomato paste, red wine, and beef stock. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Add the parsley, mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.Béchamel Sauce
To make the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until it's smooth. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Cook the sauce until it's thick and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.Assembling the Moussaka
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish with some oil. Place a layer of eggplant slices on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of meat sauce on top of the eggplant. Sprinkle some breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese over the meat sauce. Repeat the layers until you've used up all the ingredients. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top layer. Sprinkle some more parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs over the béchamel sauce.Baking the Moussaka
Bake the moussaka in the oven for about 45 minutes or until it's golden brown on top. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.Nutrition
This moussaka recipe serves 6 people. Each serving has approximately:- Calories: 600
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg