• Moussaka (/muːˈsɑːkə/, UK also /ˌmuːsəˈkɑː/, US also /ˌmuːsɑːˈkɑː/) is an eggplant (aubergine)- or potato-based dish, often including ground meat...
  • Now assemble the moussaka in a large-size dish. ... Moussaka is one of the best known and appreciated dishes of the Greek culinary tradition.
  • Then, when you add the other ingredients, moussaka gets overloaded with oil and other juices, which makes it somewhat indigestible.
  • Tempering the Eggs. Tips and Tricks for Vegetarian Moussaka. Swaps and Variations that Work. Make Ahead Tips. How to Store and Reheat Moussaka.
  • Learn How to make Traditional Greek Moussaka. This dish is so rich and full of flavor. layers of potatoes, eggplants, meat and béchamel sauce.
  • 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 definitely a labor of love. It isn’t hard to make at all, but it does involve multiple steps and does take time to make.
  • Moussaka is not only popular in Greece, it is a popular dish for gourmets in the Middle East, the Balkans, Turkey, Egypt, the Levant and other regions.
  • 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...
  • 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.