Moussaka Aubergine Substitute

[Smowball]

I love moussaka but son hates aubergines. About the only veg he doesn't like. . What could I substitute it with to make him a separate portion?

[237SJ]

Maybe courgette?

[Islay]

large mushrooms?

[gingejbee]

I think courgettes would get too "watery" in a moussaka. I've used thickly sliced mushrooms in the past - with good results.

[Captain2]

Slices of par boiled potato

[Captain2]

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-potato-moussaka

[237SJ]

Gingejbee - yes you are probably right. Mushrooms would be much better

[Smowball]

Ahh I think courgette will probably be too much like aubergine but good idea though. Hadn't thought of mushrooms or potatoes tho!

[Captain2]

Here's another version of 'poor man's moussaka'

http://greekfood.about.com/od/augratinmousakadishes/r/moussaka_pat.htm

[Smowball]

So when an American recipe says one cup how much do they mean?

[pastafreak]

Usually 250ml by volume...don't know about weight.

[ubasses]

This should help
http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/531168/cups-to-grams-converter

[Chipchopper]

I found that asparagus go's well.

[Smowball]

Lots of great suggestions and recipes - thanks guys x

[diddlydo]

I often use potato instead of aubergine.

[Old_Geezer]

I'm amazed one can tell it is aubergine in a Moussaka what with all the lamb, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Is it really the flavour, or the texture ? Maybe if it were chopped finely ?

[Smowball]

That's very true OG.