The Maltese love their antipastos before their main meal. A typical Maltese platter can be considered a complete meal in itself, as it is a healthy combination of items that can really fill you up. Among the items one may find is the Maltese ‘ħobż biż-żejt’ – toasted bread similar to a bruschetta with tomato paste and oil, water crackers (known as galletti in Maltese,) olives, cheese cubes, snails, various types of dip, among them the Maltese ‘bigilla’ (made from mashed dried broad beans, olive oil, salt and chilli flakes.)
Other common items are: salami, goat cheese known in Malta as ‘ġbejniet’, figs, capers, large beans, cherry tomatoes, grapes, other types of crackers. Most of these items are placed on a large platter and served while the guests are waiting for their main meal, along with the drinks they may have ordered. Bon appetit!
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