Traditional Lampuki Pie (torta Tal-lampuki)

Traditional Lampuki Pie, also known as Torta tal-Lampuki, is a classic dish in Maltese cuisine. This savory pie is filled with lampuki fish, vegetables, and herbs, all encased in a flaky pastry crust.

Traditional Lampuki Pie (torta Tal-lampuki)

Ingredients

  • 500g lampuki fish, cleaned and filleted
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Handful of parsley, chopped
  • Handful of mint, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 500g shortcrust pastry
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Heat some olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, green pepper, and red pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the lampuki fish fillets to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a pie dish with it.
  7. Pour the fish and vegetable mixture into the pastry-lined dish.
  8. Cover the pie with another layer of pastry, sealing the edges. Cut a few slits on the top for steam to escape.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Pie dish Rolling pin Frying pan

Tools

Oven Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Traditional Lampuki Pie with a fresh green salad and a side of lemon wedges for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a flakier crust, chill the pastry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling it out.

Cost

$20