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Moussaka · Cyprus

Cypriot Moussaka with Fries and Salad

A classic Cypriot moussaka with layers of eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy béchamel, served with fries and mixed salad.

60 minutes4 servings
Cypriot Moussaka with Fries and Salad
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Slice aubergine and fry in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
  3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic, add ground lamb, and brown.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Layer fried aubergine, meat sauce, and then béchamel in a baking dish.
  6. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Serve with fries and mixed salad.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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