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Musaka

Peel and slice an aggplant in 1/2 in. pieces. Salt and let stand 20 min. Drain. Dip pieces in flour and fry in hot oil. Meanwhile, cook 1/2 c rice in 1 1/2 t salt. In same skillet in which eggplant was fried, add 2 chopped onions. Fry until soft. Add 1 lb. ground beef and pork mixed. season. Put one layer of eggplant in a baking dish. Then spoon a layer of rice, then a layer of meat mixture. Repeat in this way until dish is almost filled. Then make a custard by beating 3 eggs with 1/2 c milk, salt annd pepper. Pour this over mixture and bake about 45 min. in a 325 oven or until custard is set.