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National Dish Malta: Kannoli (Recipe)
Discover Kannoli, the sweet pride of Malta’s pastry counters. These crisp, golden pastry tubes are filled with a silky …
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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 …
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National Dish Malta: Kannelloni Malti (Recipe)
Say hello to Kannelloni Malti, Malta’s answer to the great baked pasta dishes of the Mediterranean. Plump tubes are stuffed …
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National Dish Malta: Imqarrun il-Forn (Recipe)
Meet Imqarrun il-Forn, Malta’s beloved baked pasta and a fixture of Sunday tables across the islands. Tubes of pasta are …
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National Dish Malta: Imqaret bil-Honey (Recipe)
Say hello to Imqaret bil-Honey, one of Malta’s best-loved sweet treats. These little diamond-shaped parcels hide a fragrant …
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National Dish Malta: Imqaret (Recipe)
Meet Imqaret, the sweet, diamond-shaped date pastries sold from kiosks and street carts all over Malta. A thin, crisp pastry case …
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National Dish Malta: Ħobż biż-Żejt (Recipe)
Discover Ħobż biż-Żejt, the snack that Malta runs on. Thick slices of crusty country bread are drenched in fresh olive oil and …
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National Dish Malta: Hobbiz biz-Zejt (Recipe)
Ħobż biż-żejt, “bread with oil”, is Malta’s national snack and a masterclass in doing a great deal with very …
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National Dish Malta: Helwa tat-Tork (Recipe)
Meet Helwa tat-Tork, the crumbly sesame sweet that Maltese families have been slicing at feast days and Sunday tables for …
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National Dish Malta: Ġelat Malti (Recipe)
Meet Ġelat Malti, the handmade ice cream that has cooled Maltese summers for generations. Made from just a handful of good …
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National Dish Malta: Gbejniet (Recipe)
Meet Gbejniet, the little round sheep’s milk cheeses that Malta has been making for centuries. Barely bigger than a …
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National Dish Malta: Ġbejna Moqlija (Recipe)
Meet Ġbejna Moqlija, one of Malta’s most moreish little bites. Tender balls of fresh cheese and ground almonds are seasoned …
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National Dish Malta: Ftira Malti (Recipe)
Meet Ftira Malti, the rustic flatbread that has fed Maltese fishermen, farmers and families for generations. Crisp at the edges, …
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.