Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Moussaka Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 large aubergines, cut into 2.5cm cubes
- • 4 tbsp olive oil
- • 2 onions, sliced
- • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- • 500g ripe tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 240g cooked chickpeas
- • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the aubergine cubes in the oil in batches until browned, then drain.
2
Phase 2
In the same pot, soften the onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, allspice, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes until saucy.
4
Phase 4
Return the aubergine and add the chickpeas. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Cool to room temperature and serve as a mezze with pita.