Authentic Greek Moussaka

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:55 GMT

Step 1

Place a deep pan over high heat. Add the sunflower oil and let it get hot.

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds.

Step 3

Slice the eggplants and zucchini into thin rounds and fry in a separate pan for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Allow to drain from excess oil.

Step 5

Place a pot over high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Coarsely chop the onion and add to pan.

Step 7

Finely chop the garlic and add to pan along with thyme, cloves, cinnamon and sugar. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they caramelize nicely.

Step 8

Add the ground meat and break it up with a wooden spoon. Sauté until golden brown.

Step 9

Add the tomato paste and sauté so that it loses its bitterness.

Step 10

Add the chopped tomatoes, lower heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 11

Remove from heat and add the parsley and coarsely chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 12

Place a pot over medium heat.

Step 13

Add the butter and let it melt.

Step 14

Add the flour and whisk until it soaks up all of the butter.

Step 15

Add the milk in small batches while continuously whisking so that no lumps form.

Step 16

As soon as the béchamel sauce thickens and bubbles start to form on the surface, remove from heat.

Step 17

Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper, 100 g parmesan and 3 egg yolks. Whisk thoroughly.

Step 18

Preheat oven to 180* C (350* F) Fan.

Step 19

In a 25x32 cm baking pan, spread a layer of potatoes, cover with a layer of eggplants and top with a layer of zucchini. Season in between layers.

Step 20

Add 2-3 tablespoons of béchamel sauce to the ground meat mixture and mix. Spread the ground meat over the vegetables.

Step 21

Cover with the béchamel sauce, spreading it evenly and sprinkle with 50 g of grated parmesan.

Step 22

Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Step 23

When ready, remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 24

Serve with fresh herbs and olive oil.

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