Vegetables & sides / RICETTI
Maltese egg-coated fried marrows
Marrow slices coated with egg and cheese and pan-fried.
◷ 35 min / 4 servings
Method
- Slice marrows 5 mm thick and pat dry.
- Beat eggs with cheese and pepper. Season flour lightly with salt.
- Lightly coat each slice in flour and then egg.
- Fry in oil over medium heat 3–4 minutes per side until tender and coating is golden.
✳ From the kitchen
Individually coated slices, distinct from omelettes or grated-marrow fritters.
Tradition reference
Diar il-Bniet · Traditional winter dishes, 2022 ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.