WATCH: Explore Six Original Ways Of Eating Malta’s Traditional Rabbit In Lovin Eats’ Season Two Finale
One of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Malta’s cultural foods has to be rabbit, or fenek, as it is known locally.
Every Maltese nanna has their own version of the versatile and traditional meat and every single one is made with love, passion and a unique culinary touch.
That’s why our foodie host, Johnathan Cilia, cruised around Malta with Bolt Malta to taste the unique takes on the classic dish in a massive season finale to Season Two of Lovin Eats.
Lovin Eats Season 2 #10: Rabbit
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In the season two finale, we’ve teamed up with Bolt to explore all the different takes on the classic Maltese ingredient ???? From traditional cooking techniques to modern fusions and even an insane crossover with another Maltese favourite, this episode is guaranteed to have you hopping around with hunger ????????
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Posted by Lovin Malta on Thursday, August 27, 2020
From ftajjar to pizza, there was a lot to choose from when looking for innovative recipes including rabbit meat!
Rocky's Authentic Ftira Joint
The Journey, Ħamrun
Apart from that, there were some traditional dishes which bring back all those childhood memories from Sunday lunch with the family.
These include the quintessential fenek stuffat and the Italian-Maltese hybrid which is rabbit spaghetti.
Little Bones, Ħamrun
DineWest, Mġarr
In a more contemporary and modern light, there was the fried battered rabbit that was served on a bed of wakame with some delicious dressing and bright red peppercorns. Presentation on point!
Giuseppe's, Salina
The episode comes to an emotional close as Johnathan attends a lunch together with his tight-knit family and friends where his father cooks a nostalgic dish of fenek moqli and homemade fried chips.
If you are feeling a bit peckish after watching this, you can simply download the Bolt Food app from the following link.
This episode is the 20th edition of Lovin Eats, which has explored over 110 different restaurants, takeaways, food trucks and delivery services around Malta and Gozo.
You can also watch the rest of our Lovin Eats episodes here where we cover everything from pastizzi to sushi and everything in between!