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Georgi's Moussaka

In 7 Giant Steps

Batter

Prepare

Courgettes

2 large  Courgettes or Zucchinis

(or peeled aubergines if preferred)

Slice into thin oval shapes

Sprinkle lightly with cooking salt

Set aside for an hour

Rinse and pat dry with paper towel

Basic Batter

Whisk together:

1 large  Egg

600 mls Cold water

1 pinch  Salt

1 cup  Gluten free four (S.R.)

1/2 cup  Rice flour

1/2 cup  Sticky-rice flour

1 tbs  Chia seeds (optional)

1 tsp  Xanthan gum (powder)

1/2 tsp  Citric acid

Let stand for 10 minutes

 

Dip Courgettes in

Basic Batter

Fry in sunflower oil

lightly on both sides to

crisp

Georgi's Lamb Mince

Caramelise:

500 gms  Lamb mince

1 large  Onion (finely chopped)

3 cloves  Garlic (finely chopped)

1 tsp  Vegeta (stock powder)

1 tsp  Parsley

1/2 tsp  Mint

1/2 tsp  Oregano (optional)

1 tsp  Paprika (sweet)

1 pinch  Rosemary

1 pinch  Thyme

A Bay leaf (remove when cooked)

1/2 tsp  Black pepper

1/2 cup  Red wine (or tbs Balsamic vinegar)

Add a little water

Simmer for 10 minutes

Compile Moussaka

​In a deep casserole dish

  1. Place a layer of battered courgettes

  2. Spread a layer of lamb mince

  3. Repeat steps 1 to 2

  4. Finish with a layer of battered courgettes

Cream Binder

 

Whisk in bowl:

1 large  Egg

100 gms  Sour cream (or fresh)

100 gms  Cream cheese (optional)

1 tbs  Lemon or lime juice

1/2 cup  Basic batter

1 pinch  Salt

Pour mixture over top

allow to seep in and around the edges

Bake Moussaka

Place your moussaka in a moderate oven (200°c)

Bake for 20 to 40 minutes until browned

 

Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil

 

Serve With...

Fresh tomato salad

Roasted capsicums

Runner beans

Refrigerate 3 days

Reheat in microwave

Or serve cold with pickles

Bat'd Courgettes/Eggplant
Lamb Mince
CreamBinder
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