Vegan Moussaka

by Edward Daniel
Caption of Vegan Moussaka. Image by Edward Daniel (c).

Vegan Moussaka is one my Ethivegan signature recipes. This Moussaka recipe was created a number of years ago following many attempts. Being conscious about substituting dairy and meat products can invigorate our creativity and open ourselves up to new possibilities. I hope that you will enjoy this Moussaka dish as much as I did it in eventually coming up with it. The four layers to this Moussaka really enhance the dish as you bite into each layer and flavour.

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Caption of Vegan Moussaka. Image by Edward Daniel (c).
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Serves: 6 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • For rice layer
  • 2tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 125g long grain rice
  • 125g mushrooms, chopped
  • 100ml red wine
  • 250ml filtered water
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • For aubergine layer
  • 2 aubergines
  • 1tbs rock salt
  • 5ml extra virgin olive oil
  • For potato layer
  • 800g potatoes, sliced
  • For topping
  • 150g silken organic tofu
  • 500ml water
  • 2tbs coconut oil
  • 150g semolina
  • 100g oats
  • 1tsp agar agar
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • Baking tray – 10 inches by 15 inches

Instructions

  1. Slice the aubergines length ways. Place in a colander coating with the salt on both sides. Make sure that you have a dish underneath to collect any excess liquid. Leave to one side for a couple of hours.
  2. For the rice layer, coat the rice in olive oil over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and red wine. Reduce to a low heat and cook until all the flavours meld into one. Add the water until the rice softens. Switch off the heat and add the garlic. Set to one side.
  3. Preheat oven to gas mark 180 degrees Celsius.
  4. Place the sliced potatoes in a large saucepan filled with boiling water. Boil for about 10 minutes. Drain and set to one side.
  5. Dry the aubergine with a dish cloth to remove any excess moisture. Sauté the aubergine in a large frying pan with the olive oil. Use a pair off tongues to turn over. Cook until lightly browned. Repeat until all the aubergine slices are done and set to one side.
  6. Place the rice at the bottom of the baking tray. Smooth over with a spatula. Add the aubergine slices on top. Then add the layer of potatoes.
  7. For the topping, place the oats and semolina into a blender and whizz till fine. Toss in the silken tofu and water. Blend a smooth mixture. Place the topping in a medium sized saucepan. Over a low heat, add the coconut oil. Once integrated switch off the heat and add the semolina, agar agar and salt.
  8. Place the topping over the potatoes. Place in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes until the topping goes golden brown.
  9. Serve with salad.

 

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