MOUSSAKA WITH POTATOES

Preparation Method :

• Transfer the cooked potatoes to a large bowl and add the water, salt and lemon juice.
• Cover with clingfilm and slit it to allow steam to escape. Cook on Full for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the microwave and allow to stand for 15 minutes then drain thoroughly.
• To make the meat layer, put the butter, margarine or oil into a deep 9 cups dish. Heat, uncovered, on Full for 1 minute. Stir in the onions and garlic.
• Cook, uncovered, on Full for 4 minutes. Add the meat and breadcrumbs and stir in gently with a fork. Season to taste. Grease a deep dish with little oil.
• Fill with alternate layers cooked potatoes slices and the meat mixture. Cover with the tomato slices.
• To make the sauce, warm the milk and butter or margarine in a jug on Full for 5 minutes.
• Add the flour into a medium bowl and gradually stir in the warm milk and butter mixture.
• Cook, uncovered, on Full for 5 minutes until thickened and bubbling, whisking every minute to ensure smoothness.
• Mix in the cheese with egg yolk and season to taste. Spoon over the tomatoes. Cover with cling film and slit it to allow steam escape.
• Cook on Full for 12 - 14 minutes turning the dish 3 times.
• Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.