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 +====== Maltese Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Fenek ==== 
 +Fenek is a traditional Maltese dish made with rabbit. It's often stewed in wine, garlic, and tomatoes and served as a hearty meal. [([[https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/stuffat-tal-fenek-maltese-braised-rabbit|Food and Wine]])]
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 +==== Pastizzi ==== 
 +Pastizzi are savory pastries filled with ricotta cheese or a pea mixture. They are popular street food in Malta and are enjoyed throughout the day. [([[https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-are-pastizzi.htm|Delighted Cooking]])]
 +
 +==== Ħobż biż-żejt ==== 
 +Ħobż biż-żejt is a classic Maltese snack made from crusty bread, olive oil, tomatoes, capers, olives, and tuna or anchovies. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/obz-biz-zejt|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Kannoli ==== 
 +Similar to the Italian cannoli, Maltese cannoli are crispy pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cheese and often adorned with candied fruit. [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-a-cannoli/|All Recipes]])]
 +
 +==== Lampuki ==== 
 +Lampuki, or mahi-mahi, is a popular fish in Malta. It's often cooked in a tomato-based sauce and baked with potatoes. [([[https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2018/history-malta-7-dishes/|Roads and Kingdoms]])]
 +
 +==== Gbejniet ==== 
 +Gbejniet are small cheeselets made from goat's or sheep's milk. They can be eaten fresh or sun-dried and are often served with salads or on their own. [([[https://pipmagazine.com.au/eat/gbejniet-recipe-traditional-maltese-cheese/|Pip Magazine]])]
 +
 +==== Timpana ==== 
 +Timpana is a traditional Maltese pasta dish resembling a baked macaroni pie. It's made with pasta, a tomato-based meat sauce, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs. [([[https://www.saveur.com/timpana-maltese-baked-pasta-how-to/|Saveur]])]
 +
 +==== Bragioli ==== 
 +Bragioli are beef olives, consisting of thin slices of beef wrapped around a mixture of breadcrumbs, bacon, and herbs, then simmered in tomato sauce. [([[https://nannascookbook.blogspot.com/2013/12/maltese-bragioli-beef-olives.html|Nanna's Cookbook]])]
 +
 +==== Qassatat ==== 
 +Qassatat are savory pastries filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese and spinach, peas, or anchovies. [([[https://kitchenvoyage.com/2016/01/28/qassatat-tal-pizelli/|Kitchen Voyage]])]
 +
 +==== Fried Rabbit ==== 
 +Fried rabbit (fenek moqli) is a popular dish in Malta, often served with a side of fries and enjoyed in local restaurants. [([[https://theredbistro.com/2014/03/23/rabbit-stew-maltese-style-stuffat-tal-fenek/|The Red Bistro]])]
 +
 +==== Figolla ====
 +Figolla is a traditional Maltese Easter pastry made from almond paste and covered with icing. They come in various shapes, often reflecting Christian symbols. [([[https://ohmymalta.com.mt/it/2022/04/11/recipe-traditional-maltese-figolla/|Oh My Malta]])]
 +
 +==== Imqarrun il-Forn ==== 
 +Imqarrun il-forn is a baked macaroni dish with a rich cheese sauce, often topped with breadcrumbs for added crunch. [([[https://www.spicingyourlife.com/imqarrun-il-forn-maltese-baked-macaroni/|Spicing Your Life]])]
 +
 +==== Cisk Lager ==== 
 +Cisk Lager is Malta's popular local beer, often enjoyed with traditional Maltese dishes. [([[https://cancanawards.com/cisk/|CanCan Awards]])]
 +
 +==== Soppa tal-Armla ==== 
 +Soppa tal-armla is a traditional Maltese vegetable soup, made with seasonal vegetables, garlic, and herbs. [([[https://apronandwhisk.com/soppa-tal-armla-widows-soup/|Apron and Whisk]])]
 +
 +==== Maltese cuisine ====
 +Maltese cuisine is a delightful blend of Mediterranean flavors and local traditions, with dishes like pastizzi, fenek, and lampuki showcasing the island's culinary heritage. [([[https://www.englishpath.com/introduction-to-maltese-cuisine/|English Path]])]
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 +{{tag>food culture geography}}
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