Maltese Recipes

A Taste of Malta

A collection of traditional and beloved recipes from the heart of the Mediterranean.

6 recipes shown.

  • Pastizzi

    Crispy, flaky pastry parcels filled with a savoury ricotta or pea mixture, Malta's favourite street snack.

  • Ftira

    Traditional Maltese ring-shaped flatbread, often split and filled with tuna, olives, tomatoes and capers.

  • Rabbit Stew (Stuffat tal-Fenek)

    Slow-cooked rabbit in a rich tomato, red wine and herb sauce, a classic Maltese Sunday dish.

  • Lampuki Pie

    Savoury pastry pie filled with seasonal lampuki (mahi-mahi) and vegetables in a lightly spiced tomato sauce.

  • Imqaret

    Deep-fried, diamond-shaped pastries filled with a sweet, spiced date mixture.

  • Kapunata

    A Maltese version of ratatouille, a versatile summer vegetable stew that can be served hot or cold.