Author: Rebecca Pena Hikal Egyptian Moussaka
Rebecca Pena
Today I’m going to share a recipe that was passed down to me from my mother in law. Egyptian Mousakka is one of my husband’s favorite dishes from back home. Everyone has their own variation of this meal, but here is ours. Made with Eggplant, ground beef it’s delicious served with Egyptian rice.
This recipe calls for a pound of ground beef, ( we use about a pound and a half because it is a favorite) 2 medium eggplants or 1 large one, 1 can of chickpeas rinsed and drained , 2 small white onions diced or 1 medium to large, 4 to 5 garlic cloves minced ( we love garlic so if you’re not a fan, 2 to 3 will do) 1 magi cube, ( chicken bouillon) 1 tbsp of tomato paste, ½ cup olive oil ( to sauté the eggplant) about a tsp of salt and pepper, and 1 tbsp of ghee ( clarified butter)
Step 1:Peel and slice your eggplant into thin strips and soak in cold water for about 45 minutes.
Step 2: Drain the eggplant and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Add the oil to a 10 quart pot or larger (depending on how much your making) at a medium/ high heat.
Step 3: Add the eggplant to the hot oil and sauté until translucent. Keep it moving otherwise it will stick to the bottom of the pot. I usually cook them in two batches to keep it from getting stuck together.
Step 4: Once you’ve finished sautéing all of your eggplant place it on a few paper towels. This helps to absorb the excess oil.
Step 5: In the same pot add your ghee, onion and garlic. When translucent and fragrant, add your ground beef.
Step 6: Once the beef is cooked thoroughly, add your tomato paste and magi cube and stir to mix it all together well for about 6 or 7 minutes.
Step 7: Add your eggplant and drained chickpeas, salt and pepper. Again stir well and add just enough water to cover all ingredients. 
Step 8: Bring everything to a boil and then turn down to a medium/ low heat, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve with rice.
We had ours with some pickled veggies and pita bread and cheese. Really you could add any sides that you like but this is how we love ours. Enjoy. 
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