0:00:01 > 0:00:04MUSIC PLAYS
0:00:26 > 0:00:28Whose kitchen are we going to today?
0:00:30 > 0:00:34Hello, my name is Valentina and this is my house, come on in.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Hi.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- This is my kitchen and this is my mum.- Hi, Mum.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42Today I will be making a vegetarian moussaka
0:00:42 > 0:00:45because it's my favourite food.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49Valentina is going to make vegetarian moussaka in her own
0:00:49 > 0:00:51special way.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53Valentina's mum's family are Greek.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56They come from Greece.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00Greece is a small country in Europe made up of a mainland
0:01:00 > 0:01:01and lots of islands.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06It's one of the oldest countries in Europe and the capital city,
0:01:06 > 0:01:10Athens, has been the centre of Greece for thousands of years.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15Greek food is full of fresh fruit and vegetables.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21Family mealtime is especially important to Greek people who
0:01:21 > 0:01:27eat many healthy foods such as olives, lamb, fish, squid,
0:01:27 > 0:01:31chickpeas and lots of vegetables.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Valentina has washed her hands, put on her apron
0:01:35 > 0:01:37and she's ready to cook.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40I'll be making a vegetarian moussaka for my friends.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42It's a traditional Greek dish.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47She's invited Thomas, Angela and Tiyam to taste
0:01:47 > 0:01:49one of the ingredients before they come round
0:01:49 > 0:01:50for a special Greek meal later.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53What's that?
0:01:53 > 0:01:56It feels kind of squishy.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58I don't know what it is.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00It's cooked aubergine.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- I don't like it.- Uh-oh.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Ahhh, I don't like it. And it's spicy.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08They are not very keen on the taste of aubergine.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- It tastes pretty bitter. - Can Valentina change their minds?
0:02:12 > 0:02:14I don't like it to taste.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17Because aubergine is an important ingredient
0:02:17 > 0:02:19in her vegetarian moussaka.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23As well as aubergine, you will need cinnamon,
0:02:23 > 0:02:25grated cheddar cheese,
0:02:25 > 0:02:27thick Greek yoghurt,
0:02:27 > 0:02:29olive oil, eggs,
0:02:29 > 0:02:33ground nutmeg, tomato puree,
0:02:33 > 0:02:36dried oregano, black pepper,
0:02:36 > 0:02:39fresh garlic, fresh parsley,
0:02:39 > 0:02:42tinned tomatoes, ground cumin,
0:02:42 > 0:02:46potatoes, cooked green lentils,
0:02:46 > 0:02:49spring onions and courgettes.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53There. So what we'll do is chop up the courgettes.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56You've got to chop off the bottom and top first.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00And carefully cut the rest into slices.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04Now put them on baking paper with a little olive oil,
0:03:04 > 0:03:06just like Valentina.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11Ask a grown-up to peel and boil potatoes for you
0:03:11 > 0:03:13and carefully cut them into slices.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19Put them on the tray as well and brush them all with olive oil.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Now you're going to add some pepper.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Use a sieve to drain the tinned tomatoes.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Then you are going to put the tomatoes in the jug
0:03:35 > 0:03:37and then it is my favourite part.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40Take off all the peel off your garlic.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Ask a grown-up to help if it's tricky.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45Then we're going to put your garlic in a bag.
0:03:45 > 0:03:46We are going to bash it.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48Whoa, give it a good old bash.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55Add the crushed garlic to the tomatoes.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57Add some tomato puree.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02And here comes those spices, ground cinnamon, ground cumin,
0:04:02 > 0:04:06dried oregano and it's time to give it a good mix.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Then carefully cut up fresh parsley with scissors.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16Add it to the tomato mixture.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18And then we're going to get spring onions.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- Cut the hairy bit at the top.- Don't forget the tail at the other end.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Cut them into small pieces.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28You are going to put them
0:04:28 > 0:04:31into your tomatoes.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36Mix it, mix it, mix it!
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Now it's time for our most important ingredient.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42And you know what that is, don't you?
0:04:42 > 0:04:45Aubergine! Aubergines are a fruit that grow on bushes.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52The aubergines that we are used to seeing are purple, but they grow in
0:04:52 > 0:04:57other colours too such as white, green and purple with white stripes.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03Aubergines can be cooked like a vegetable.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05They don't need peeling, just slice off the ends
0:05:05 > 0:05:08and they are ready to be cooked.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Aubergines originally come from ancient China.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17In olden times, some Chinese women used dye taken from aubergine skins
0:05:17 > 0:05:22to stain their teeth black because it was fashionable.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Get your aubergines and put them on your tray.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Put sliced aubergine on oiled baking paper.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35Brush with more oil and add black pepper.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- Then ask a grown-up to cook both trays in the oven for you.- Mum!
0:05:43 > 0:05:46Next, crack your eggs and check them for eggshell.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51Then you've got to whisk it.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55And then we're going to pour it into our yoghurt.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00Now we've got to wipe our hands.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02Well done, Valentina.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04Add nutmeg and give it a stir.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11When the vegetables have cooked and cooled,
0:06:11 > 0:06:14lay the potatoes across the bottom of an ovenproof dish.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Add your tomato sauce.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22Now we're going to put the aubergines on top of the sauce.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27Then we're going to put the rest of the sauce on top of the aubergines.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33And put the courgettes on top.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35Now we put some lentils.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38That looks so yummy.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40I love lentils.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42Then we are going to add the lovely sauce.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48And my favourite part, we are going to add some cheese on the top.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49AINSLEY LAUGHS
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Sprinkle, sprinkle fairy dust. - You are doing that so well.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Now ask a grown-up to put it in the oven for you.- Mum!
0:06:56 > 0:06:58It looks very yummy.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06To make Valentina's Greek moussaka at home,
0:07:06 > 0:07:11carefully slice off the ends of your courgettes and cut them into slices.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18Now cut up some cooked and peeled potatoes.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22Put both the courgette and potato slices onto oiled baking paper
0:07:22 > 0:07:26on a baking tray and brush with oil.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30Add black pepper and put them to one side.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34Drained tinned chopped tomatoes using a sieve.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37Peel the garlic,
0:07:37 > 0:07:40put it into a plastic food bag
0:07:40 > 0:07:42and crush it with a rolling pin.
0:07:44 > 0:07:48Add the crushed garlic to the tomato mixture.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50Add some tomato puree.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52That's it.
0:07:57 > 0:08:02Then add the ground cinnamon, ground cumin and dried oregano.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06And give it a good old mix. Mix it, mix it, mix it!
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Carefully chop the fresh parsley into small bits.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14Top and tail the spring onions and cut them into small pieces.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16Add both the chopped parsley
0:08:16 > 0:08:21and spring onions to your tomato mixture and give it a good mix.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25Now put slices of aubergine on baking paper on a baking tray
0:08:25 > 0:08:27and brush with oil.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Add black pepper.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33Now ask a grown-up to cook it for you with the potatoes
0:08:33 > 0:08:35and courgettes.
0:08:35 > 0:08:41Then crack an egg and whisk after checking for shell.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43Then add it to the Greek yoghurt.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Do the same with another egg,
0:08:46 > 0:08:49add ground nutmeg and give it a mix.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52When the vegetables have cooked and cooled,
0:08:52 > 0:08:55lay the potato slices in an oven proof dish.
0:08:55 > 0:09:01Cover the potatoes with the layer of tomato mixture then aubergines.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05Put the rest of the tomato mixture on top,
0:09:05 > 0:09:07add a layer of courgette,
0:09:07 > 0:09:10then cover everything with cooked green lentils.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13Pour the yoghurt mixture on top.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Sprinkle on grated cheddar cheese,
0:09:16 > 0:09:20then ask a grown-up to put it in the oven for you.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Now there is just enough time for Valentina to get the table
0:09:24 > 0:09:27ready for her special Greek meal.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29BELL RINGS That's my friends.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31Well done, Valentina.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34That table looks brilliant. So Mediterranean.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Hi, guys.- Hi, Valentina. - Come on in.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44Everyone has washed their hands and is ready to eat.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- This place looks amazing. - Thank you, Tom.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50I've got a very yummy Greek dish for you.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53It's called vegetarian moussaka.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58OK, guys, your vegetarian moussaka is ready.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01It's cooled down, it's ready to eat.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03The cooked dish has turned golden brown in the oven.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07It looks delicious.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09Wow! Look at that.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15Earlier on, no-one was very keen on the taste of aubergine.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20Do you think they will like it cooked in the vegetarian moussaka?
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Wow, it tastes great.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23Thank you.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- It tastes great, Valentina. - Thank you, Tiyam.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31Do you know what the special ingredient is?
0:10:31 > 0:10:33ALL: Aubergine.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Yes, you're right.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39Do you like the taste of aubergine in the vegetarian moussaka?
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- Yes.- Yes.- Well, that's great. - Well done, Valentina.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46Everyone's changed their minds, they do like the taste
0:10:46 > 0:10:49of aubergine now it is cooked in your vegetarian moussaka.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- It was really nice, Valentina.- Thank you for coming to My World Kitchen.