Moussaka
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons EVOO
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1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 small fresh red chile pepper, such as Fresno, seeded and very finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 sprig fresh oregano, very finely chopped
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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A few wide strips lemon zest
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1 large fresh bay leaf
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1 cinnamon stick
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One 28-to-32-ounce can diced tomatoes or whole San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
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2 medium to large eggplants (they should be very firm and heavy)
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4 large or jumbo organic eggs, separated
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3 cups panko
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1 1/2 cups grated Kefalotyri cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, very finely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
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1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
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4 tablespoons butter
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3 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 to 2 1/2 cups milk
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Freshly grated nutmeg
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