This TINY Island’s Food RIVALS Italy (Malta Food Road Trip)

rabbit

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid provides a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: sparkling water

Grape juice offers a similar flavor profile without alcohol, while sparkling water is budget-friendly.

Travel to Amjar to try Malta's national dish, rabbit stew.

Order the rabbit stew, which is stewed with red wine and peas.

Taste the rabbit stew, noting its tenderness and flavor from the red wine.

Comment on the historical context of rabbits in Malta, mentioning their popularity and the ban on hunting them.

Describe the taste of the rabbit, comparing it to pork and chicken, and noting the winter spices present.

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