Moussaka

Ingredients

• • 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1-cm)
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) olive oil
  • 1 lb (454 g) extra lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 14 oz (398 ml) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper

• Yogurt Béchamel

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt (4% m.f. or lighter)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg