
Moussaka
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. If you still don't know, the finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. First, wash and dry the vegetables.
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Step 2

2. Set the potatoes aside for now, and peel the eggplant (you can leave stripes like this).
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Step 3

3. Slice them into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for about 30 minutes. This will help remove the bitterness from the eggplants.
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Step 4

4. Peel the potatoes, slice them into rounds, and place them in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Then carefully remove and lay them on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Step 5

5. Now you can prepare the meat sauce. Heat a little vegetable oil in a saucepan or a high-sided skillet. Add the ground meat. Fry, stirring.
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Step 6

6. Add the diced onion and minced garlic.
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Step 7

7. Fry for another 7 minutes, then add tomato paste, canned or fresh tomatoes. Pour in red wine and add salt and spices to taste.
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Step 8

8. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Then remove from heat, let cool slightly, and beat in the egg, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 9

9. On a separate skillet, sauté the eggplants on both sides until lightly golden.
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Step 10

10. The final preparatory step is the "Béchamel" sauce for pouring. Melt the butter, add flour. Sauté until golden.
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Step 11

11. Gradually pour in the milk and, stirring constantly, reduce the sauce. Add salt, grated cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Step 12

12. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then add the yolks. Mix thoroughly once again.
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Step 13

13. Now we can assemble our Moussaka. Place the potatoes on the bottom of a heatproof baking dish.
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Step 14

14. Next — half of the eggplants.
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Step 15

15. Evenly spread the meat mince in a layer on top.
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Step 16

16. On top — the remaining eggplants.
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Step 17

17. Pour the béchamel sauce over everything. You can also sprinkle some breadcrumbs on top. That's it—place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 18

18. Bake the moussaka at home for about an hour, until a delicious golden crust forms.