Serbian Potato Musaka

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg (2½ lb) potatoes, thinly sliced
• 500 g (1 lb) mushrooms, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 100 ml (scant ½ cup) sunflower oil
• Salt, pepper and parsley
• 200 ml (¾ cup) water

Method

1. Fry the onions and mushrooms in half the oil with the paprika, salt and pepper.
2. Layer the potatoes and mushroom mixture in an oiled dish, ending with potatoes.
3. Top with tomato slices, pour over the water and the rest of the oil.
4. Cover and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 20 more until golden.

Tip. Serbian musaka is made with potatoes, not eggplant.