Italian Recipes

Today investing in Malta real estate is something of an undiscovered investor’s paradise and is considered as one of the favourite locations for foreign buyers who want a second home in the sun. Maltese food is a marvelous blend of Mediterranean cuisine with a tinge of Sicilian and North African influence. The Maltese prefer fresh and seasonal products obtained from natural sources. The soil of the country is fertile and it helps in producing ample amount of fruits and vegetables which includes zucchini, artichokes, tomatoes, potatoes, figs, peaches, apricots and citrus. Fresh vegetables form an integral part of Maltese dishes.

Though Maltese cuisine is influenced by the Mediterranean neighbors and various others, it still has its own unique dishes. The culture of a place is often linked with its food habits. As long as the Maltese culture survives, its unique food items will survive too. Pastizzi, a pastry which is richly filled with ricotta or peas, is one of the most loved foods in Malta. Lampuki pie, a pie made with the local Dorado fish and vegetables, is also a favorite dish. You will also truly enjoy the Aljotta, a famous fish soup with oregano, tomatoes, garlic and rice.

The Maltese bread is also a very popular provision for many. This bread is made in a special way. Traditionally the bread is prepared from sour dough, which is left over from the previous day. It is known for being crispy and crunchy from the outside and very soft in the middle. Pastries in different flavors are also common for the people. You will notice different kind of tarts, pies and sweet pastries which are consumed by the people on a regular basis. Maltese prefer sweet dishes. If you have an inclination for sweets, do not forget to try nougat or macaroons or even the Italian influenced dessert cannoli, which is a fried pastry rolled up and it is filled with ricotta and either chocolate chips or fruit. Sea food like lobsters and octopus are also extremely popular.