Maltese Appetizers

Pastizz is Malta's national snack, a phyllo pastry filled with ingredients such as peas, ricotta, anchovies, corned beef, or apples. The thin dough is stretched and rolled with layers of fat in between, which is used to achieve the typical flaky t... READ MORE

Called bebbuxu in Maltese, edible land snails are just as beloved and traditional in Malta as they are in countries such as France, Spain, and Portugal, among others. After they’ve been cleansed through fasting over a couple of days... READ MORE

Żebbuġ mimli is a traditional snack or appetizer originating from Malta. In order to prepare it, pitted green olives are usually stuffed with a combination of tuna, anchovies, capers, breadcrumbs, garlic, and olive oil. The stuffing ingredients ar... READ MORE

Bżar mimli is a traditional dish hailing from Malta. The dish consists of stuffed green peppers. Although every chef has his own recipe, the green peppers are usually stuffed with a combination of olives, anchovies, capers, tomatoes, onions, garli... READ MORE

Fażola bajda bit-tewm u t-tursin is a traditional appetizer, side dish, or salad originating from Malta. It's usually made with a combination of white beans, chopped garlic, sliced scallions, chopped parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and... READ MORE