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Moussaka (/ m uː ˈ s ɑː k ə /, UK also / ˌ m uː s ə ˈ k ɑː /, US also / ˌ m uː s ɑː ˈ k ɑː /) is an eggplant (aubergine)- or potato-based dish, often including ground meat, which is common in the Balkans and the Middle East, with many local and regional variations.
[6] [7] [8] The eggplant is traditionally roasted, baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a smoky taste. [9] It is a typical meze (starter) of the regional cuisine, often served as a side to a main meal and as a dip for pita bread. [7] A very similar dish is mutabbal (Arabic: متبل, lit.
Lebanese cuisine is the culinary traditions and practices originating from Lebanon. It includes an abundance of whole grains , fruits , vegetables , fresh fish and seafood . Poultry is eaten more often than red meat , and when red meat is eaten, it is usually lamb and goat meat .
Moussaka is to Greeks what lasagna is to Italians. It’s essentially a Greek casserole with layers of roasted eggplant, tomato, cheese and potatoes. In our updated vegetarian version, we crown ...
Baba ghanoush [1] (بابا غنوج)—a dip made from baked, mashed eggplant mixed with lemon, garlic, olive oil and various seasonings; Chickpea salad [3] or salatat hummus (سلطة حمص)—an Arab salad with cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, salt, olive oil, and cumin
Eggplant parmigiana - Sicilian oven-baked dish consisting of eggplant, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella and tomato sauce; Eggplant salads and appetizers – includes many dishes from various cultures; Escalivada – Catalan traditional smoky grilled vegetable dish; Fried aubergine – Eggplant dish
In Turkey, a similar meze is called patlıcan salatası ("eggplant salad"). [12] It is made with grilled mashed eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic; sometimes, tahini, chopped tomato and green pepper as well. More frequently, eggplant is mixed with yoghurt, olive oil and garlic.
A Syrian meal, with makdous at the lower left of center. Continuing clockwise are a salad, hummus, haloumi and baba ganouj, with pita bread partially visible at the upper right corner.