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Musaka (Macedonian moussaka)

A gratin of layers of aubergines, potatoes and minced meat, topped with a custard of yoghurt and eggs. Fluffier than the Greek version, it is served hot and cut into squares.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce tomate

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

368 kcal per serving

Protein
22 g
Carbohydrates
22.4 g
of which sugars
8 g
Fat
19.3 g
of which saturated fat
5.6 g
Fiber
6.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the aubergines and potatoes into rounds, fry them in oil until golden, then drain them.
  2. Fry the chopped onion and garlic, add the meat and brown it, then add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper and paprika.
  3. Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. In a greased dish, layer potatoes, then aubergines, the meat, and finish with potatoes.
  5. Beat the eggs with the yoghurt and a pinch of salt, then pour over the top with the breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake at 180 °C for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden. Let it rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked lentils seasoned with paprika.

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