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Moussaka · Cyprus

Traditional Cypriot Moussaka

A rich and creamy Cypriot moussaka with eggplant, spiced meat, and béchamel, served with a fresh salad.

70 minutes6 servings
Traditional Cypriot Moussaka
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Slice aubergines and fry in olive oil until tender. Set aside.
  3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic, add ground beef, and brown.
  4. Add tomato sauce, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Layer aubergines, meat sauce, and then béchamel in a baking dish.
  6. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve with mixed salad.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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