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Gratinated Eggplants with Kefta, Puff Pastry Croissants with Kefta, Seafood Soup and Beet Salad
Complete menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine: grilled eggplants stuffed with kefta, puff pastry croissants filled with the same stuffing, Asian-style seafood soup and fresh beet salad. Ideal for a convivial meal, each component is simple to make and pairs perfectly with the others.
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Critical Success Points
- • Complete cooking of the eggplants to avoid them remaining raw inside.
- • Cooking the ground meat until the pink disappears.
- • Glazing and baking the croissants to obtain a well‑risen and golden pastry.
- • Do not boil the soup after adding the cream to avoid separation.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters.
- • Cook ground meat to an internal temperature of at least 71°C.
- • Watch out for seafood shells to avoid injuries.
- • Use kitchen gloves when handling cold puff pastry.
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