• Moussaka (/muːˈsɑːkə/, UK also /ˌmuːsəˈkɑː/, US also /ˌmuːsɑːˈkɑː/) is an eggplant (aubergine)- or potato-based dish, often including ground meat...
  • While moussaka may seem intimidating to the uninitiated, with its multiple components and time-consuming steps, the end result is more than worth the effort.
  • Now assemble the moussaka in a large-size dish. ... Moussaka is one of the best known and appreciated dishes of the Greek culinary tradition.
  • I have visions of Greek Mamas having heated debates about what makes a great moussaka, arguing over earth shattering things like: beef or lamb??
  • Preparing the moussaka eggplants (aubergines). Firstly, you’ll need to buy yourself some large eggplants – the largest you can find at the supermarket!
  • Moussaka is the ultimate comfort food of the Balkans. Beef is cooked with cinnamon, allspice, paprika, bay, and clove in perfect contrast with the eggplant...
  • Bake the moussaka uncovered in a oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 60 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • It is likely that moussaka has Middle-Eastern origins, and it was introduced when the Arabs brought the eggplant to Greece.
  • Freeze leftover moussaka by wrapping it whole or in individual portions, first in plastic wrap and then in foil, for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator.