Pies & oven dishes / RICETTI
Maltese cauliflower pie
A savoury cauliflower, cheese and egg pie.
◷ 85 min / 6 servings
Method
- Boil cauliflower 8 minutes and drain well. Soften chopped onion in oil for 10 minutes.
- Break cauliflower up lightly and mix with onion, 2 eggs, cheese and parsley. Season.
- Line a 24 cm dish with two-thirds of pastry. Fill and cover with the rest.
- Seal edges, cut a vent and brush with remaining egg. Bake 40–45 minutes at 190°C, or 170°C fan.
✳ From the kitchen
Wet vegetables make a soggy base; drain thoroughly.
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.