Maltese cuisine is an interweaving of local culinary specialties of the Mediterranean, England, Italy and France.
National cuisine of Malta
Fish products in Malta in the form of sea bass, trout, octopus, red mullet are usually stewed, grilled or cooked with vegetables. Before serving the main course on the table, put the appetizer "bigilla" from marinades, vegetables and herbs. Dried and fresh vegetables are usually added to Maltese soups, complemented by cheese and meat.
The main dishes in Malta are often prepared as "brajoli" (a dish of meat stuffed with eggs and herbs), "Ross fil-forn" (a dish in the form of a rice casserole with tomatoes and meat), "arnit mimli" (a dish in the form of a stuffed octopus), maltese ravioli. It should be noted that, on the whole, the meal is not complete without the traditional crispy hobza bread on the table.
Those interested in Maltese sweets should enjoy crispy tubules with various fillings (cannoli), Maltese nut nougat (kubbyte), sponge cake with figs (kaak tal-asel), Maltese halva with almonds (helva tat-tork).
Popular Maltese dishes:
- “Fenkata” (roast based on rabbit meat marinated in red wine, tomato sauce and garlic);
- "Babybush" (a stew based on snails and garlic sauce);
- "Lampuka" (a dish in the form of a fish pie with tomato sauce);
- Stuffat tal fenech (a stew with rabbit, garlic sauce and herbs as the main ingredients);
- “Kuksu” (soup with pasta and beans).
Where to try Maltese cuisine?
Guests of Malta will be able to taste traditional dishes in small family restaurants, taverns and luxurious restaurants open at ancient palaces.
Valletta offers to satisfy hunger at Rubino (the restaurant's menu features dishes that reflect traditional Maltese recipes - try the tagliata roast beef, stuffed Maltese vegetables, lamp cakes), and Melihha at Bouquet Garni (this family restaurant treats guests with Maltese dishes in a modern interpretation - fish and seafood dishes deserve special attention).
Cooking classes in Malta
Due to the fact that the Fuklar Association of National Maltese Cuisine functions on the island, everyone will have the opportunity to attend culinary courses - there they will learn how to cook local dishes and gain theoretical knowledge about gastronomic Malta.
A visit to Malta should be planned for the Chocolate Festival (October, Hamrun), during which you can admire chocolate sculptures and take part in a competition for eating chocolate treats; Beer Festival (July-August, Farsons); Bread Festival (September, Ormi); Wine Festival (September, Ormi).
