Malta · National Dish Recipes

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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

  1. 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: Figolla (Recipe)

Meet Figolla, the brightly decorated almond pastry that turns up on every Maltese table at Easter. Beneath a tender almond crust …

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National Dish Malta: Fenkata (Recipe)

Discover Fenkata, the dish that sits at the very heart of Maltese cooking. Tender rabbit is slowly braised with garlic, red wine …

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National Dish Malta: Brodu (Recipe)

Few dishes say “come in and sit down” quite like Brodu, the humble Maltese broth that has warmed island kitchens for …

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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.