Meat / RICETTI
Maltese fried meat patties
Flattened meat patties with parsley and grated cheese.
◷ 40 min / 4 servings
Method
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
- Mix with meat, egg, cheese, garlic and parsley. Season.
- Shape into 12 flat patties about 1.5 cm thick.
- Fry in oil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through at the centre.
✳ From the kitchen
Thin patties cook more evenly than large balls.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.