Delicious Maltese Snacks You Definitely Need To Try Out This Weekend
If you’re planning on feeling a little bit more patriotic, there’s always one place to go to; your kitchen.
Get your food porn fix with this mouthwatering list full of local delicious treats.
1. Bigilla
Our favourite go-to spicy dip, the bigilla seldom disappoints.
2. Ravjul Moqli
Do you really need us to explain why this is heaven?
3. Froġa tat-Tarja
This underrated childhood favourite is the ultimate lazy day comfort food.
4. Pastizzi
One cannot make a delicious Maltese snacks list without mentioning these cholesterol-loaded wonders.
5. Qassatat
The pastizzi’s skinny cousin.
6. Ftira Għawdxija
7. Qagħaq tal-Ħmira
The baker’s glory hole, these fluffy soft bread buns are best enjoyed straight out of the oven with a nice cup of tea.
Nothing screams ‘love yourself’ better than a qagħaqa.
8. Kannoli
Malta’s cafeteria staple, this popular treat rarely disappoints.
9. Torta tat-Tamal
This treat is sadly seldom enjoyed and is also a rare find in local coffee shops. If you ever stumble upon this mouth watering slice of ambrosia, please do us a favour and have a slice.
10. Imqaret
This pastry and date love child is the one of Malta’s favourite go-to treats for parties, lazy Sundays, trips to Valletta and sea-side strolls.
11. Qagħaq tal-Għasel
These ring babies are generally found in every Nanna’s cupboard, “ħa jkollna x’nieklu mat-te’.”
12. Kafe’ Msajjar
Kafe’ msajjar is just the best thing ever!
It’s a traditional take on regular coffee. Infused with aromatic cloves, aniseed and cinnamon this hug in a mug is a perfect drink to have any day.