Class 6
Friday 26th June 2020
admin on: Class 6
Kaliméra étos 6, Miss H edó!
In case you haven't guessed already, we are travelling to Greece today!
Steeped in history and surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, Greece is home to some of the finest ingredients in the world. Variations on moussaka are found throughout the Mediterranean and the Balkans, but the iconic Greek oven-bake is based on layers of sautéed aubergine, minced lamb, fried puréed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, then a final fluffy topping of béchamel sauce and cheese.
Here is a moussaka recipe for you to try. Also, here is a link to a veggie moussaka and a vegan moussaka.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 500g lamb mince
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 500g carton passata
- 2 aubergines, cut into slices
- 300ml tub crème fraîche
- 140g cheddar, grated
Method
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Boil the potatoes whole for 20 mins or just until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
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Return the pan to the heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil and the onion. Cook until softened, then add the lamb. Fry the mince for 5 mins or until cooked through and starting to char.
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Add the garlic and spice, and stir in the passata. Bring to a simmer, then season to taste, take off the heat and set aside until needed.
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Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Warm a griddle pan over a high heat and brush a little oil over the aubergines.
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Grill for 2-3 mins each side or until char lines appear. You may have to do this in 3-4 batches.
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Once cool enough to handle, cut the boiled potatoes into thick slices. Put 1 tbsp oil in the base of a deep ovenproof dish and start with a layer of potatoes, then aubergines, a sprinkling of seasoning, then a layer of the lamb mixture.
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Repeat until all the mixture is used up, ending with a layer of aubergines. Spread the crème fraîche over the top and scatter with the cheese.
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Put in the oven for 10 mins or until the cheese is golden.
Kalí týchi kai antío, which means good luck and goodbye!
Miss H xx
Thursday 25th June
admin on: Class 6
Scorchio!
I hope you have been enjoying the weather and are managing to sleep on these hot nights!
The usual Reading and Exercise please.
Continuing this week's maths theme - Maths: area of parallelograms - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdycf82
Yesterday was National Writing Day, so here is some English to get you writing - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw4q4xs
Don't stay out in the sun too long and keep hydrated.
I will be in touch in the near future to let you know about our plans to get everyone together before the Summer Holidays begin.
Seeya,
Mr C
Wednesday 24th June
admin on: Class 6
Good Morning all,
I hope all is well out in the world.
The usual Reading and Exercise please.
Maths: The area of a triangle - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6bq4xs
Topic: Florida... have you been? What do you know? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvybp4j
That is all for today...
Take some time to relax in the sunshine and listen to some music, while you are reading. Try some Blink 182 to remind you of class 6.
Take care - Mr C
Tuesday 23rd June
admin on: Class 6
Good Morning,
Glorious weather. Fingers crossed it continues.
Well done Georgie - some lovely work on the game, and those pretzels!
Reading: 30 minutes please.
Exercise: the same.
Maths: Kilometres to miles - can you remember how we do this?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zypy6g8
Topic: So why did the US and the USSR enter a cold war together? And what is a cold war?
Investigate - https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/why-did-the-usa-and-the-ussr-enter-a-cold-war
Georgie is doing some comprehension every day that looks good:
Well done.
Have a lovely day!
Mr C
Monday 22nd June
admin on: Class 6
Good Morning everyone,
I hope you had a lovely weekend; it is going to be a warm one today.
I finally watched an episode of Doctor Who this weekend.
It's about time.
Reading: 30 minutes please.
Exercise: ditto. Don't be afraid to try something new - invent a new exercise and get photographic evidence.
Maths: Area and perimeter revision - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zncsscw/year-6-and-p7-lessons
History: An interesting one today. Earlier this year, we covered ancient civilizations. One we didn't discuss was the kingdom of Benin... https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zgkwr2p
Why was the robot tired when he got home?
He had a hard drive.
Sorry, it's early...
Right, I'm off for some Rice Krispies - have a lovely day in the sun.
Mr C