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Aljotta - Maltese fish soup is a Maltese lunch, soup, starter built around whole. Ready in 1 h 15 min.
Main ingredient: whole
HB-0049 · Hand-built original
Enjoy a traditional Maltese recipe & delicious one as well!
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0218 · Hand-built original
Bragioli (Maltese Beef Olives) is a Maltese beef.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0309 · Hand-built original
Thin beef slices rolled around minced pork, bacon, hard-boiled egg and parsley, tied with string and braised in wine and tomato until the beef surrenders and the stuffing sets.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0321 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-0890 · Hand-built original
A healthy twist on one of the best Maltese desserts
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-1165 · Hand-built original
These date-filled biscuits are an incredibly popular treat in Malta. Traditionally fried, this baked version leaves nothing to be desired and they are deceptively simple to make.
Main ingredient: ¾ oz pitted dates
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-1164 · Hand-built original
This is a traditional Maltese soup made with broad beans, peas and Israeli couscous.There are many variations and add ins, such as potatoes and carrots, parsley.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1298 · Hand-built original
Kwareżimal, a Maltese recipe originally made during Lent is quick and easy to make. It is a popular a chewy almond biscuit in an oblong shape, often brown due to cacao powder.
Main ingredient: ground
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-1301 · Hand-built original
Lampuki Moqlija (Maltese Fried Mahi-Mahi) is a Maltese fish built around steaks.
Main ingredient: steaks
HB-1322 · Hand-built original
A classic Maltese fish soup built on a tomato and garlic base, brightened with lemon and a hint of chili. Simple, rustic, and ready in under an hour.
Main ingredient: extra virgin olive oil
HB-1421 · Hand-built original
Baked Rice is a favourite from the island of Malta. Rice, ground meat, tomato sauce, cheese and eggs are all stirred together in the same pan, then baked until the flavours meld into deliciousness, with more melted cheese on top. A simple, nourishing, and satisfying dish to feed a family (and leftovers heat up well).
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1422 · Hand-built original
Maltese baked rice is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect to enjoy all year round. It’s easy to make, and customizable to your tastes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1423 · Hand-built original
Maltese Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a Maltese dish built around chicken. It takes 60 min in total and makes 6 servings. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1424 · Hand-built original
A brothy Maltese chicken soup with orzo, cabbage, potato and a generous handful of soft herbs stirred in at the end.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-14409 · Hand-built original
In Malta, this recipe is usually made with fried rabbit. This recipes uses chicken instead.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1425 · Hand-built original
Kusksu is a delicious soul-warming soup which features three of the most traditional and popular ingredients on the Island: broad beans, kunserva (a sweet-and-sour tomato spread) and gbejna (fresh ...
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-1426 · Hand-built original
Maltese baked rice turns simple pantry staples into a rich, golden-topped meal. This family classic brings together Mediterranean flavours in a dish made for sharing.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-1427 · Hand-built original
Maltese Ross il-Forn (Baked Rice) is a Maltese main course built around rice. It takes 75 min in total and serves 7. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1428 · Hand-built original
This soup is a traditional dish served in Malta, usually in the spring when fava beans (broad beans) are in season.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1429 · Hand-built original
Maltese Soup {Kusksu} is a Maltese soup built around chicken. It takes 45 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1430 · Hand-built original
This cold salad is perfect for a hot day in the sun or as an appetiser. Pair it with some fresh ħobż (Maltese sourdough) and you have a refreshing and delicious light meal. The vinegar should come through strongly. Any leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days
Main ingredient: octopus
HB-1867 · Hand-built original
Prinjolata (Maltese Carnival Cake) is a Maltese dessert built around egg.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-1833 · Hand-built original
Prinjolata is a traditional Maltese Carnival dessert. A huge dome shaped no bake cake made from a mixture of biscuits, cake, nuts and buttercream covered with Italian meringue and other toppings!
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-1834 · Hand-built original
A Maltese cold octopus salad: tender simmered octopus tossed warm with garlic and vinegar, then chilled and finished with red onion, tomatoes and herbs.
Main ingredient: octopus
HB-14920 · Hand-built original
Ross il-forn is a traditional Maltese baked rice dish. The rice bake is made with a rich meat sauce finished with a crispy cheesy top.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-1948 · Hand-built original
A traditional Maltese hearty comforting soup made with fresh vegetables. In the soppa tal-armla it is customary to add eggs and the popular Maltese cheese ġbejna at the end.
Main ingredient: cauliflower
HB-2132 · Hand-built original
Stuffat tal-Fenek (Maltese Rabbit Stew) is a Maltese rabbit built around oil.
Main ingredient: olive oil
HB-2237 · Hand-built original
Tender chicken braised with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in white wine - a Mediterranean hunter-style braise.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2363 · Hand-built original
Torta tal-Lampuki (Maltese Fish Pie) is a Maltese fish built around egg.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-2386 · Hand-built original
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