Classic Ftira (Maltese)

Name: Classic Ftira (Maltese)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Maltese
Ingredients: vegetable; turmeric; carrot; lemon juice; olive oil; bay leaf; water

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Classic Ftira (Maltese) — a signature dish of Maltese cuisine, prepared in the traditional way.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 40 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

vegetable

turmeric

carrot

lemon juice

olive oil

bay leaf

water

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving (140g)

Amount per serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 32%

Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 14mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 0.9g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 64mg 1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values are estimated from ingredients and may vary.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for Classic Ftira (Maltese): vegetable, turmeric, carrot, lemon juice, olive oil, bay leaf, water.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the vegetable until browned on all sides.

Add the aromatic ingredients (onion, garlic, and spices) and cook until fragrant.

Add remaining ingredients, stir well, and simmer gently until tender and well-combined.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and any spices typical of Maltese cuisine.

Serve hot and enjoy this Maltese specialty with bread or rice on the side.