Meat / RICETTI
Maltese corned-beef patties
Corned-beef and potato patties with parsley and egg.
◷ 45 min / 4 servings
Method
- Boil potato chunks 20 minutes, drain and mash. Let steam escape.
- Crumble corned beef and mix with potato, egg, onion, parsley and 30 g crumbs. Add pepper.
- Shape 12 flat patties and coat with remaining crumbs.
- Fry in oil for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and piping hot through.
✳ From the kitchen
Corned beef is already salty and usually needs no extra salt.
Tradition reference
Maltese community newsletter · Maltese Cook Off and corned-beef patties ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.