Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Slice the eggplants, zucchini, and potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle salt over the eggplant slices and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Pat the eggplants dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and fry the eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes in batches.
- Drain each batch on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Sauce Preparation
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté finely chopped red onion until translucent, adding minced garlic afterward.
- Add ground meat to the pot and cook until browned. Deglaze with red wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and spices, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, nutmeg, and cheese.
Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and meat sauce in a greased baking dish.
- Top with béchamel sauce and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let the moussaka rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Pat dry the salted eggplant before frying and allow the moussaka to rest after baking for better layering.
