Maltese Snacks

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

This open-faced Maltese sandwich translates as bread with oil. It is made with slices of crusty sourdough bread which are smeared with kunserva (tomato paste), drizzled with olive oil, and then enjoyed with a variety of toppings.... READ MORE

Similar to another Maltese delicacy known as pastizzi, qassatat is a delicious pastry filled with a variety of different ingredients, even though ricotta cheese is the most popular choice. These pastries are so popular that they are one o... READ MORE

Also known as water crackers, the savory galletti are thin, hard, and brittle Maltese biscuits consisting of flour, salt, semolina, yeast, sugar, warm water, and either olive oil or butter. They are often flavored with caraway, oregano, ... READ MORE

This Maltese version of scrambled eggs combines sautéed tomatoes and onions with whisked eggs. The combination is pan-fried and can be elevated with various additions such as meat, cheese, or spices. Buljubata is best served with crusty bre... READ MORE

Sfineġ is a traditional fritter made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, warm water, oil, and (optionally) anchovies. When the dough becomes soft, it is left to rest, and it's then combined with anchovies. The fritters are fried in hot oil u... 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

Qagħaq tal-ħmira is a traditional bread originating from Malta. The dough is made with a combination of flour, butter, sugar, yeast, milk, salt, aniseed, and lemon and orange zest. Once kneaded and risen, the dough is divided into balls and shaped... READ MORE