Foodkit Recipe
Classic Lamb Moussaka
Serves 6 people
Before starting, please take a moment to read through the recipe. We recommend that you complete all the ingredient prep before you start cooking, as is done in restaurant kitchens.
You may notice that there are a few surplus ingredients provided, due to the number of people you have ordered for. You can choose to add these surplus ingredients to your recipe now, or save them for another meal.
Preparation
| Ingredient | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Onions (Brown) | Slice finely |
| Lamb Mince | |
| Garlic Cloves | Peel and chop or slice finely |
| Cumin (Ground) | |
| Paprika (Smoked) | |
| Caraway Seeds | |
| Tomato Paste | |
| Eggplant | Slice each eggplant into 6 slices |
| Tomato (Chopped) | |
| Milk 1L | Use 750ml for 6 diners |
| Flour Standard | |
| Cheese (Grated) | |
| Classic Feta Cheese | |
| Coriander (Ground) |
Method
As individual cuts may vary in shape/size, please check that they are cooked and seasoned to your liking, ahead of serving.
| Step 1 | Preheat the oven to 180C. |
|---|---|
| Step 2 4 mins | In a heavy based fry pan heat two tablespoons of olive oil with the onion and garlic and cook until softened for 3-4 minutes. |
| Step 3 4 mins | Add the lamb mince and break up using a fork. Brown for 2 minutes before adding salt and pepper, the spices and tomato paste. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. |
| Step 4 18 mins | Meanwhile, place the eggplant slices in a roasting tray and brush over with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes or until browned. |
| Step 5 5 mins | Add the tinned tomatoes to the lamb mince and mix well and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. |
| Step 6 5 mins | In a smaller saucepan melt the butter on a medium heat and add the flour mixing well. Gradually add the milk a little at a time whisking as you go to mix in the flour butter mix. Keep whisking until the sauce thickens and bubbles. |
| Step 7 2 mins | Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese. |
| Step 8 | Remove the lamb mince from the heat. |
| Step 9 5 mins | In a deep dish, layer half the eggplant slices on the base and cover with half of the lamb mince. Pour over half the white sauce. Next, add the remaining lamb mince and top with the remaining eggplant. |
| Step 10 40 mins | Pour over the remaining white sauce and crumble over the feta. Place in the oven and cook for 35 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the feta has browned on top. |
| Step 11 | Remove from the oven and serve! |
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