Pastizzi - the icon of Maltese street food
Hi! Let's come back to Malta! Do you know which fast food Maltese people like to eat most of all? Of course, pastizzi! In every town and village in Malta there is a pastizzeria, a shop where locals and tourists can buy and enjoy the authentic taste and flavor of this icon of Maltese go-to street food. So, what is pastizzi? Simply, it is a savoury phyllo-pastry envelope filled by ricotta or green peas. Pastizzi are the best when they are just from the oven, fresh and hot. Locals eat them with a cup of tea when meeting and talking with neighbours in a village bar or small cafe during a day. Pastizzi are popular at any time of the day and for any occasion. People buy them for breakfast, as a snack instead of lunch, for get-together with friends, or for family dinner. Yes, it is not the healthiest food because pastizzi have a lot of fat. BUT pastizzi are nutritious and delicious and they have become a really important part of Maltese cuisine and culture!