Rediscover Tradition with these delicious Maltese recipes
Nothing tastes quite like home, and these Maltese dishes will showcase how versatile and iconic Maltese cooking can be. Whether you’re a local going back to your roots, or someone looking to experience what Malta’s all about, these seven recipes will leave you wanting for more! Keep reading for a couple of special recipes towards the end of this.
Ħobż biż-Żejt (literally meaning, Bread with Oil)
Even saying the words Ħobż biż-Żejt exudes an intense Maltese feeling. Here’s how to make this iconic snack.
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Braġjoli (Beef Olives)
Maltese Braġjoli filled with cheesy mozzarella goodness.(Traditionally are made without mozzarella but this is our little ‘cheat’)
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Pudina tan-Nanna (Grandmother’s Pudding)
Pudina tal-ħobż (bread pudding) can easily go down as one of Malta's favourite treats. Be warned, this recipe will give you one of the moistest puddings you've ever made!
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Qaqoċċ Mimli - Stuffed Artichoke
Recipes like this aren’t always made one way. Lots of people have their way of making them. Here’s an artichoke stuffed with a tuna and herb mix the way my grandmother used to make it.
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Maltese Sausage & Mozzarella Stuffed Marrows
You’ll have a hard time finding someone who doesn’t like stuffed marrows! Whether baked with potatoes, steamed, or boiled within a soup, these are definitely a Maltese favourite.This is Ch-EAT's version of this dish, and you can serve them with baked/mashed potatoes and vegetables.
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Laħam fuq il-Fwar bil-Patata (Steam Minute Steak with Potatoes)
Steamed minute steak is a very simple thing to cook, but it’s definitely a Maltese staple and simply delicious.
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Qagħaq tal-Ħmira (Yeast Rings)
It’s tea-time, and you definitely need something to go with your tea. Once you start having these with your tea, it’ll become a necessity!
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Stuffat tal-Bebbux (Garden Snail Stew)
Snails! Now this is a dish that you either love or hate. In any case, you have to try it at least once in your life!
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Stuffat tal-Qarnit (Octopus Stew)
Traditional Maltese Octopus stew served with spaghetti or in a toasted Maltese loaf!
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Nanna's Homemade Ravjul
Everyone has a variation of these delicacies. I'm proposing my grandmother's method using Gozitan sheep's milk ġbejniet filling.
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As promised, here are three tasty bonus recipes all about biscuits! Maltese biscuits, of course.
Kwareżimal
A popular Maltese biscuit consumed mainly during Lent and its name comes from the Latin word ‘quaresima’ which refers to the 40 days of Lent. That’s your history lesson, now here’s your recipe.
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Biskuttini tar-Raħal (Village Biscuits)
This is Ch-EAT's take on these famous Maltese biscuits. Traditionally served at Christenings and decorated with blue or pink icing swirls, these little treats go perfectly with tea or coffee.
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Galletti
Galletti are the simplest Maltese snack you can bake! Try experimenting by adding herbs or spices to your mix to give it that personal flavour.
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Reading this article alone should bump up your Maltese points, but cooking any of these recipes will make you feel right at home!
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