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Nutritional Values

🔥540kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

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Valletta

Lampuki Pie

How to order / say it
Say it Torta tal-Lampuki — [Torta tal-Lampuki]
Order I'd like the lampuki pie, please.
Locally Nixtieq it-torta tal-lampuki, jekk jogħġbok.
Say locally

A traditional Maltese pie filled with lampuki fish and vegetables.

Why try it?

Lampuki Pie is a seasonal specialty in Malta, showcasing the freshness of local produce and fishing traditions. Trying it gives insight into how the island's geography influences its cuisine.

How it tastes

The pie is flaky and golden, filled with a savory mixture of lampuki fish, spinach, and tomatoes, offering a blend of Mediterranean and sea flavors with each bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

The dish originates in the 19th century when lampuki, a migratory fish, were plentiful around Malta. Fish pies became popular among locals due to their delicious and hearty filling.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g lampuki fish
  • 🌾 1 sheet shortcrust pastry
  • 🥕 200 g spinach
  • 🥕 2 tomatoes
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Sauté chopped onions and spinach in olive oil until soft.
  2. 2 Add diced lampuki and tomatoes to the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Line a pie dish with pastry, add filling, and cover with remaining pastry.
  4. 4 Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes until golden brown.

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