Top 10 Iconic Maltese Foods - Hungry Horizons

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs provide a similar sweetness and texture.

pastry dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: phyllo dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while phyllo is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg gives a warm flavor, while allspice is often cheaper.

Prepare the pastry dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.

Drain dates and mash them with a fork until smooth.

Mix in cinnamon, orange zest, sugar, and vanilla extract into the date mixture.

Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface to a thin sheet.

Cut the dough into rectangles, about 10x5 cm.

Place a spoonful of the date mixture in the center of each rectangle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the filled pastries until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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