Final Fantasy XIV: Yakow Moussaka (Quick Moussaka)

Yakow Moussaka

• GP +23% (Max 38)

• Gathering +2% (Max 48)

A Near Eastern dish that takes yakow meat and eggplant and bakes them into a gratin. EXP Bonus: +3% Duration: 30m (Duration can be extended to 60m by consuming multiple servings)

Quick Moussaka

What you need:

• 2 large eggplants (2 lbs), peeled and cut into chunks

• 7 TB olive oil

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 2 TB minced garlic

• 1 lb ground lamb (could also use beef)

• 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, drained

• 2 TB tomato paste

• 1/3 C flat leaf parsley, chopped

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 2 C ricotta cheese

• 6 oz feta, crumbled

• 1 large egg

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

What you do:

1. Toss eggplant with 6 TB olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

2. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic. Cook for another minute. Add ground lamb, remaining salt, and pepper. Cook until meat is browned, 7-9 minutes.

3. Stir in drained tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and cinnamon. Smash the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon or a meat smasher. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add parsley and simmer for another 5-6 minutes. Set aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, add ricotta, feta, nutmeg, and egg. Combine.

6. In a 4 qt baking dish, scoop the eggplant in an even layer on the bottom. Add the meat mixture to the eggplant, spreading evenly. Add the cheese mixture evenly on the top.

7. Broil for 10 minutes, until some of the cheese turns brown on the ends. Serve hot!