Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. If you are on holiday in Malta and want a special experience that gives insights into the food and culture of Malta, we have a few ideas for you. 1. Ftira making with Karlitos Way We opted for a self-catered apartment in Valletta so that we would be able to cook our own meals and cut costs of eating out. Malta has some fantastic rental apartments, especially in the gorgeous Valletta! We split our time between Valletta and Rabat. Accommodation in Valletta

This post looks at some of the best traditional Maltese food and drinks to try while visiting Malta and Gozo. The Sicilian influence on Maltese cuisine is evident in many dishes. Traditional food from Malta A popular Maltese delicacy, bigilla is a smooth and creamy bean paste traditionally made from Djerba beans, which are known locally as tic beans or Ful ta’ Girba. When made elsewhere, fava or broad beans tend to be used. Garlic, chilli, marjoram, mint and parsley combine to provide flavour.

Maltese food and drink

The vegetables traditionally grown on Malta are typical of those in the Mediterranean. However population growth has reduced the amount of land on Malta that’s available for farming and much of the food including fresh vegetables is now imported. Look out for these traditional Maltese dishes that are vegetable based, often eaten as a starter before the main dish. Historically, people moving to Malta have been faced with a limited local selection of beer. For over 100 years, only one brand has been at the center of Malta’s hop culture. Got a favourite dish that I haven’t mentioned? Feel free to outline what it is in the comments field below. Pasta dishes show the Italian influence on food in Malta. Books about Malta Lampuki are the most popular fish in Malta, known elsewhere in the world as Dolphin fish, Dorado or Mahi Mahi. The fishing season starts on the feast of Santa Marija on 15 August, when Lampuki migrate through Maltese waters, continuing until December. To understand the dishes and flavours that you’ll find in Malta, let’s take a look at the produce grown here.

We got a taste of Maltese rural life, as we created the Ftira using all local ingredients as toppings. On top of the sourdough base we piled ricotta cheese, anchovies, Maltese sausage, capers and fresh tomatoes.

Maltese wine

Valletta street food and culture tour– Learn about local food culture with tastings of sweets, street food and drinks in this walking tour around Valletta. Book here. Best restaurants in Malta and Gozo We stayed for two nights in a shared house in Rabat. This was slightly cheaper at €40.50 per night but as we didn’t have kitchen access we spent significantly more on eating out.