Europe · Southern Europe
27 receitas
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring fresh fish baked with aromatic herbs, lemon, and white wine, creating a light and healthy meal that highlights the Mediterranean influences on Maltese cuisine.
A comforting and hearty baked rice dish, 'Ross fil-Forn' is a staple in Maltese households. It typically features rice baked with a rich meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese, creating a delicious casserole.
Tender chicken pieces braised in a flavorful sauce with briny olives, zesty capers, and a hint of lemon and white wine, evoking the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.
Flaky, savory pastries filled with a seasoned ricotta cheese mixture, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
A savory pie featuring flaky white fish (lampuki, or dorado/mahi-mahi) baked with vegetables, herbs, and olives in a rich tomato sauce, all encased in a golden pastry crust.
Kapunata is Malta's vibrant take on caponata, a sweet, sour, and savory vegetable stew. It features a medley of seasonal vegetables, most notably eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes, slow-cooked to perfection.
Timpana is a show-stopping Maltese dish featuring macaroni pasta coated in a rich meat sauce, then encased in a savory shortcrust pastry and baked until golden brown. It's a celebratory and hearty meal.
Bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of minced meat, rice, herbs, and tomatoes, then baked until tender and flavorful. This dish is a comforting and hearty representation of Maltese home cooking.
A hearty and comforting vegetable soup featuring kusksu (small pasta pearls), often enriched with eggs and flavored with mint and lemon.
A simple yet flavorful one-pan dish featuring flaky white fish baked with tender potatoes, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs.
Crispy and savory fritters packed with fresh prawns and aromatic herbs, a delightful Maltese appetizer or snack.
Thinly pounded beef olives (bragioli) are stuffed with a savory mixture of bacon, breadcrumbs, hard-boiled eggs, and herbs, then braised in a rich tomato and wine sauce.
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender octopus simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with garlic, herbs, and a touch of white wine, a beloved Maltese coastal dish.
Traditional Maltese sweet pastries made of a thin, crisp pastry filled with a spiced date paste. They are typically deep-fried and infused with the flavors of aniseed and citrus.
A rich and savory Maltese-style pork belly dish, slow-cooked to tender perfection and infused with the sweet and tangy notes of prunes and a hint of wine.
Aljotta is a traditional Maltese fish soup, particularly popular during Lent due to its meat-free nature. It's characterized by its rich flavor derived from using whole fish, along with garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
A quintessential Maltese open-faced sandwich, featuring crusty bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil, and often topped with tuna, capers, onions, and olives. It's a simple yet flavorful representation of Maltese culinary tradition.
A hearty and flavorful rabbit stew, considered Malta's national dish. It features slow-cooked rabbit in a rich sauce with wine, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, often served with vegetables.
Crispy fried Maltese cheeselets (ġbejniet) served with a sweet honey drizzle, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. This dish is a popular appetizer or snack, showcasing a staple Maltese cheese.
Sweet, spiced rings filled with a rich treacle and spice mixture, a traditional Maltese treat often enjoyed during festive seasons.
A rustic and flavorful dip made from mashed broad beans, garlic, and a blend of spices, often served with crusty bread or crackers. It's a staple appetizer in Maltese cuisine.
A rustic Maltese bread, often sourdough, filled with a simple yet delicious combination of eggs, tomatoes, and sometimes anchovies or cheese.
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked lamb stew, enriched with Mediterranean herbs and finished with pasta, offering a comforting taste of Maltese tradition.
A popular Maltese appetizer or snack, Zalzett tal-Malti are flavorful pork sausages seasoned with a unique blend of spices, often served fried with a crusty bread or as part of a larger meze platter.
Traditional Maltese Easter cookies filled with almond paste and decorated with icing or chocolate, often shaped into figures.
Iconic Maltese savory pastries with a flaky, multi-layered crust, typically filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas. They are a popular snack enjoyed at any time of day.
Inspired by the rich flavors of Maltese rabbit stew (fenkata), this chicken liver pâté incorporates similar aromatic herbs and wine, creating a deeply savory and spreadable delicacy.
