Sauerkraut-Rice Moussaka

Sauerkraut-Rice Moussaka

A creative fusion dish that combines elements of traditional moussaka with sauerkraut and Asian influences. This layered casserole features a base of fluffy rice, seasoned tofu 'meat', tangy sauerkraut, and a creamy vegan topping. It's a unique combination that brings together different culinary traditions in one comforting dish!
Make sure your rice is cooked but not mushy - it needs to hold up as a base.Press your tofu before cutting it to remove excess moisture.Really drain that sauerkraut well - excess liquid can make your moussaka watery.Let the dish rest after baking for cleaner portions.When reheating, cover with foil and heat in a 160°C oven until warmed through.

Base Layer Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. For extra flavor, you can use vegetable broth instead of water.
  2. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  3. Grease a 30x40cm baking pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Once rice is cooked, spread it evenly in the prepared pan, pressing down gently to create a firm base.

Tofu Layer Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into small cubes (about 1cm).
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Toss the tofu cubes in the seasoning mixture until well coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned tofu evenly over the rice layer.

Sauerkraut Layer Instructions

  1. Drain the sauerkraut well. Give it a taste - if it's too sour for your liking, you can rinse it briefly with cold water, but don't overdo it as we want to keep some of that tangy flavor.
  2. Mix the drained sauerkraut with vegetable seasoning.
  3. Spread the seasoned sauerkraut evenly over the tofu layer.

Cream Topping Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine vegan sour cream and cooking cream.
  2. Add salt and mix well until smooth.
  3. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the sauerkraut layer.
  4. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, making sure to cover all the corners.

Baking and Serving Instructions

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  2. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving - this helps the layers set and makes it easier to portion.
  3. Cut into squares and serve hot.
  4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Make sure your rice is cooked but not mushy - it needs to hold up as a base.
  • Press your tofu before cutting it to remove excess moisture.
  • Really drain that sauerkraut well - excess liquid can make your moussaka watery.
  • Let the dish rest after baking for cleaner portions.
  • When reheating, cover with foil and heat in a 160°C oven until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (250 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12 g
15%
Saturated Fat 2 g
10%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 600 mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 60 g
22%
Dietary Fiber 8 g
32%
Total Sugars 4 g
8%
Protein 20 g
40%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 200 mg
15%
Iron 2 mg
11%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically