Moussaka in a multicooker

6 servings

70 minutes

Moussaka is an Eastern dish filled with the aromas of spices and rich flavors. Its roots trace back to Arabic cuisine, where the combination of eggplants, meat, and spices creates a perfect harmony of tastes. In a multicooker, moussaka gains a special tenderness: the eggplants remain juicy while the meat layer absorbs the tomato and creamy notes of the sauce. The golden crust of baked cheese gives the dish an appetizing appearance and rich flavor. This treat not only delights the stomach but also immerses one in the atmosphere of Eastern culinary traditions. It is perfect for both family dinners and festive gatherings where you want to delight loved ones with something special.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 449.1
• Proteins: 25g
• Fats: 33.7g
• Carbohydrates: 10.6g

Ingredients

• Eggplants: 400 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Minced meat: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Tomato paste: 1 tbsp
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Spices: to taste
• Cheese: 150 g
• Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 1 clove

Cooking steps

1. Cut the eggplants into 5 mm thick slices, salt them, and leave for 30 minutes to allow the eggplants to release excess moisture before adding to the moussaka.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Grate the garlic on the finest grater or press it through a garlic press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove

3. Chop the onion finely. Set the multicooker to 'Baking' mode, add a piece of butter to the bowl, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons

4. We salt and pepper the minced meat. Add the minced meat to the multicooker bowl and fry for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced meat: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

5. Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, bay leaf, and spices to the multicooker and mix. Close the multicooker and let the minced meat cook for another 10 minutes while we prepare the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
   • Spices:  to taste

6. Break two eggs and add salt. Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream while mixing. Grate cheese on a medium grater. Add cheese to the sauce and mix. Add flour (2 tablespoons) to the sauce and stir until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Cheese: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons

7. Place the eggplants as the top layer on the minced meat. Pour the moussaka sauce in the multicooker. Continue baking the moussaka in the multicooker for another 20 minutes on the 'Bake' mode. The top of the moussaka should be browned.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 400 g