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Moussaka
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| Gordon's moussaka INGREDIENTS | |
| 3-4 tbsp | olive oil, plus extra for brushing |
| 3 large | onions, peeled and finely chopped |
| 4 | garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped |
| 1kg | lean minced lamb |
| Sea salt | |
| black pepper | |
| 200ml | red wine |
| 4 tbsp | tomato purée |
| 2 x 400g | tins chopped plum tomatoes |
| 2 | cinnamon sticks |
| ½ tsp | ground allspice |
| Small handful of oregano, leaves finely chopped | |
| 2 large | aubergines |
| For the cheese sauce: | |
| 75g | butter |
| 75g | plain flour |
| 600ml | whole milk |
| 150g | Cheddar, grated |
| 2 medium | eggs, beaten |
METHOD
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and fry until soft and light golden brown. Increase the heat slightly, add the mince with some seasoning and fry, stirring, until evenly browned. Pour in the wine and let bubble until it has almost all evaporated before adding the tomato purée, tomatoes, cinnamon, allspice and oregano. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, cut the aubergines into 1.5-2cm thick slices. Brush them generously with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Place a frying pan over a high heat and fry the aubergine slices in batches, for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a non-stick saucepan, add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for a minute or two. Lower the heat slightly and whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Allow to simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, then stir in 100g of the cheese and some seasoning. Remove from the heat, leave to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs.
4. Arrange a layer of aubergine slices in a deep 2 litre ovenproof dish, using a third of them. Discard the cinnamon sticks, then spoon half of the meat sauce over the aubergine layer. Spoon over a third of the cheese sauce. Repeat these layers, then cover with another layer of aubergine slices. Pour the remaining cheese sauce on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 5 minutes or so before serving.
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