Malta
National Dish Malta: Torta tal-Ħaxix (Recipe)
Meet Torta tal-Ħaxix, the savoury vegetable pie that sits at the heart of Maltese home cooking. Beneath a crisp, golden crust …
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Malta’s national dish is stuffat tal-fenek, rabbit braised slowly in wine, garlic and tomato. Begin with our Stuffat Tal-Fenek recipe and work your way through 78 authentic Maltese recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.
The Most Famous Maltese Dishes
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Stuffat tal-fenek
Stuffat tal-Fenek is rabbit stewed in red wine and tomato, and rabbit-eating in Malta is a genuine social institution. A fenkata is a rabbit dinner, often held in a village …
Malta
National Dish Malta: Torta tal-Gbejniet (Recipe)
Discover Torta tal-Gbejniet, the savoury cheese pie that sits right at the heart of Maltese home cooking. Creamy ricotta, a …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Torta tal-Bzar (Recipe)
Meet Torta tal-Bzar, the fragrant Maltese spiced cake that turns any gathering into an occasion. A crisp, buttery pastry case …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Timpana (Recipe)
Discover Timpana, the celebratory baked pie that Maltese families bring out for Sundays, feast days and long table gatherings. A …
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National Dish Malta: Stuffat tal-Qarnita (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the spirit of the Mediterranean quite like Stuffat tal-Qarnita, Malta’s much-loved octopus stew. Tender …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Stuffat tal-Qarnit (Recipe)
Discover Stuffat tal-Qarnit, the octopus stew that sits at the very heart of Maltese home cooking. Tender pieces of octopus are …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Stuffat Tal-Fenek (Recipe)
Stuffat tal-Fenek is rabbit stewed in red wine and tomato, and rabbit-eating in Malta is a genuine social institution. A fenkata …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Soppa tal-Klamari (Recipe)
Meet Soppa tal-Klamari, the Maltese squid soup that tastes of sunlit harbours and long lunches by the sea. It is a gentle, unfussy …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Soppa tal-Armla (Recipe)
Discover Soppa tal-Armla, Malta’s much-loved “widow’s soup”, a hearty vegetable broth built from humble, …
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National Dish Malta: Ross il-Forn (Recipe)
Meet Ross il-Forn, the hearty baked rice that sits at the very heart of Maltese home cooking. Rice, tender meat and sweet garden …
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Malta
National Dish Malta: Ricotta Pie (Recipe)
Meet Torta tal-Irkotta, Malta’s beloved ricotta pie. Crisp golden pastry gives way to a soft, savoury filling of fresh …
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National Dish Malta: Ravjul Malti (Recipe)
Discover Ravjul Malti, the tender filled pasta parcels that sit at the heart of Maltese home cooking. A silky mixture of ricotta, …
Read more →What is the national dish of Malta?
The national dish of Malta is stuffat tal-fenek, rabbit braised slowly in wine, garlic and tomato. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 77 more authentic Maltese recipes.
What food is Malta famous for?
Malta's most famous dish is stuffat tal-fenek. This page collects 78 authentic Maltese recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.