A Cost Effective Eggplant Moussaka Challenge | Struggle Meals

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates how to cook three different eggplant dishes—moussaka, baked eggplant, and pasta alla norma—for under two dollars each, sharing tips to avoid a soggy texture.

From the video

Answers: How do you make eggplant not taste like a dirty wet sponge?

• eggplant recipes
• budget cooking
• moussaka
• pasta alla norma
• roasted eggplant

Ingredients

• onion
• olive oil
• pepper
• salt
• cinnamon
• oregano
• ground turkey
• eggplant
• tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons butter
• flour
• milk
• 2 egg
• parmesan
• pasta
• garlic
• tomato paste
• basil

What it concludes

• Broiling eggplant halves skin-side down under high heat makes the skins shriveled and smoky while infusing the inside flesh with delicious flavor without getting soggy.
• Cooking pasta directly in the sauce gives the best textural answer.
• Eggplant is a hardy, affordable, and flavorful ingredient that makes a great centerpiece when cooked right.