Meat / RICETTI
Maltese pork-patty stew
Pork patties in a potato, carrot and pea stew.
◷ 85 min / 4 servings
Method
- Mix pork with egg, crumbs, cheese and parsley. Season and shape 12 patties.
- Brown in 2 tbsp oil and set aside. Soften chopped onion and carrots in remaining oil.
- Add diced potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, water and bay. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add patties and peas and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until pork is cooked through and potatoes tender.
✳ From the kitchen
Use a deep wide pan so patties sit in one layer.
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.