Vegetables & sides / RICETTI
Maltese marrow and cheeselet fritters
Grated marrow with peppered cheeselet and herbs.
◷ 45 min / 4 servings
Method
- Lightly salt grated marrow and drain in a sieve for 15 minutes. Squeeze thoroughly.
- Mix with cheeselet, eggs, flour, capers and herbs.
- Heat a layer of oil in a pan and add spoonfuls of mixture. Flatten lightly.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper.
✳ From the kitchen
Individual fritters differ from a single large marrow omelette.
Tradition reference
Gululu · Marrow and cheeselet fritters ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.