→ Eggplant Layer
01 -
3 medium eggplants
02 -
Olive oil, for brushing
03 -
Salt
→ Meat Sauce
04 -
500 grams ground beef or lamb
05 -
1 onion, finely chopped
06 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
07 -
400 grams crushed tomatoes
08 -
2 tablespoons tomato paste
09 -
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 -
0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
11 -
1 bay leaf
12 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
13 -
60 millilitres red wine (optional)
14 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Béchamel Sauce
15 -
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 -
4 tablespoons plain flour
17 -
720 millilitres whole milk, warmed
18 -
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
19 -
Salt and white pepper
20 -
1 egg yolk
21 -
50 grams grated parmesan or kefalotyri cheese