Moussaka is a traditional dish from the Balkans and the Middle East. Normally, it is prepared with lamb meat, but there are countless versions of this exquisite recipe. You can make it with sauce, without sauce, with more or less vegetables, among other options.
In this opportunity, we bring you a rich recipe for tuna moussaka. It is lighter than the original dish with lamb and, in addition, it is likely that children will like it better even if it is based on aubergines, as the combination will be delicious. Discover how to make tuna moussaka by following these simple steps.
Ingredients to make Tuna Musaka:
- 2 eggplants
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 can of crushed tomato
- 3 cans of tuna
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil
How to make Tuna Musaka:
Wash the aubergines well and cut them into slices that are not too thin, but not too thick either. Fry them on both sides in a frying pan with a good splash of oil until golden brown. Booking.
Tip: You can cut the aubergines into slices if it is more practical for you.
Peel and chop the onion and garlic, fry them in the pan. Cut the peppers into small cubes, brunoise type. When the onion and garlic are golden, add the peppers and cook until tender. Throw the tuna without the oil from the cans so that it is done to taste. Season and cover with the tomato. Stir the preparation until it is integrated and done well.
Tip: You can use dehydrated garlic if you don’t have fresh garlic.
Meanwhile, make the bechamel sauce to use as a topping for the dish. Here is the quick and easy recipe for bechamel sauce. Remember that the ingredients are: 50 grams of butter, 50 grams of flour and 500 milliliters of milk with salt and pepper.
Once you have everything ready, all that remains is to assemble the musaka. In an ovenproof dish, place a layer of aubergines, then one of the tuna filling, then another layer of aubergines. Do it like this until you use all the ingredients. The number of layers will vary depending on the size of the font you use.
Once you place all the ingredients, finish the preparation by covering it with the bechamel sauce. You can also sprinkle grated cheese on top of the sauce. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Put the tuna moussaka in the oven for half an hour or so. When you take it out, let it rest for about 15 minutes so that it takes consistency and serve. Enjoy!
