Soppa tal-Armla and cannoli: dishes for vegetarians to try in Malta

By TravelWiseFeb 9, 2024 20:55 PMNews
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Soppa tal-Armla and cannoli: dishes for vegetarians to try in Malta
Vegetarian dishes to try in Malta. Source: newsbytesapp.com

When traveling abroad, finding food that suits your preferences can be a challenge, especially if you are a vegetarian. However, this is not the case if you are traveling to Malta, as the local cuisine of this wonderful country offers a variety of dishes that you can enjoy.

Sourdough bread with vegetables and cheese, seasonal vegetable soup and sweet cannoli, writes NewsBytes. We invite you to learn more about traditional Maltese dishes.

Soppa tal-armla

This dish is for all soup lovers! Soppa tal-armla is a combination of seasonal vegetables, beans, potatoes, and spices, which makes it appetizing. An ideal dish for breakfast or an evening snack, it is quite traditional and ancient, dating back to the Middle Ages when unemployed widowed women used to eat it to avoid starvation.

Il Ftira Gawdhiya

At first, you might think it's a pizza, but Il-Ftira Ghawdxija is an authentic Maltese dish made from sourdough bread. The bread is baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven and is complemented by vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, and sheep cheese. You have more options for toppings, so choose what you like.

Imqaret

Do you want to explore the "sweet" side of Malta? Then try the imqaret, a fried traditional pastry filled with a mixture of date paste and real Maltese honey, sometimes served with ice cream. This dessert is quite famous among the locals, and you will find it on the menus of bakeries, food carts, and street markets, both large and small.

Cannoli

Cannoli are crispy, tube-like delicacies. They are small (only nine to 20 cm in size) sweets made from fried dough and filled with creamy ricotta. In many places, you will also find them with different ingredients such as chocolate chips, fruit, and pistachios. Widely available throughout the country, locals enjoy them at any time of the day.

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