1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Chop the aubergines into slices, approx 1 cm-thick. Add to a bowl, sprinkle some salt and mix with your hands - allow them to rest for 15 mins (salt helps remove its bitterness). While you "wait", move on with steps 2 and 3. Once the time has passed, rinse the aubergines under running water, using your hands and then let them dry on a clean kitchen towel. Place the dried slices on a baking tray, brush with olive oil and bake for 15-20 mins. Make sure there is space between each slice, and use 2 trays if necessary (switch them halfway so they bake evenly).

2. While the aubergine rests in the bowl... Let's make the bolognese. Set a large pan to medium heat, add oil and when hot, add the finely chopped onion. Cook until it starts to soften, then add the texturised soy, sauté and add the water (the soy will soften here). Add the dried herbs and wine, increase the heat.

3. When the wine has evaporated, add the tomato sofrito (or grated tomatoes). Cover, lower heat and let it simmer for 10-15 mins.

4. While the aubergines are baking and the bolognese simmering... Let's prepare the bechamel. Place a saucepan at medium heat, add the oil and flour and cook until the flour starts becoming a little golden. Add a little milk, stir and create a thick creamy paste. Keep adding milk and don't stop stirring vigorously, the whole time! We don't want any lumps. When you've added all the milk, and are happy with the creamy texture, sprinkle 1 pinch of salt, 1/2 pinch of pepper and 1 micro pinch of nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.

Building the moussake

1. Take a lasagna-style baking tray, with high enough walls to set out 3 layers of veggies. In total, we will have 3 layers of aubergine slices, 2 layers of bolognese mix and 1 final layer of bechamel.

2. Brush the tray with olive oil first. Place a layer of aubergine at the bottom fo the tray. Add a layer of bolognese and spread it out. Add another layer of aubergine, another layer of bolognese, and then the final aubergine layer. Pour the becamel over, letting it seep into the spaces in between the bolognese and aubergine.

3. Grate your favourite cheeses on top (we used Emmental and Parmesan).

Save for later or bake it right now!

1. Here is the point where you can decide to store the unbaked moussake int he fridge, and bake it the next day. Or you can bake it immediately. Whatever you decide...

2. When baking it, set the oven to conventional heating (no fan, heat above and below). Bake at 200ºC for 45-50 mins or until the top cheese layer is golden-brown, but not too dark.

3. Take out from the oven, let it rest for 5 mins and serve with a mixed greens salad. Leftovers are even tastier! Enjoy :)