Maltese

Terms in Maltese 1-10 of 38

alaria

/ah-LAHR-yah/

Alaria is a seaweed similar to wakame but found in the North Atlantic. It has a mild flavour and is usually dried and then soaked before use in soups.

alum

/AH-lum/

[Maltese]

Alum. An astringent mineral salt formerly used as a preservative in pickling and as a firming and crisping agent.

arnit

[Maltese]

Octopus stewed in red wine with olives and raisins.

bragioli

[Maltese]

Beef olives. Thin slices of beef stuffed, rolled and braised. May also be stuffed aubergines.

brinġiela

[Maltese] plural brinġielas

Aubergine (US: eggplant)

brunġiela

[Maltese] plural brungielas

Aubergine (US: eggplant)

Grouper. The most common species, this is reddish or yellowish brown particularly popular in North Africa. Being firm and dense, and relatively bone-free, makes it good for poaching or grilling. Good cold.