Maltese Whitebait Fritters

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pulpetti tal-makku is a traditional fish dish originating from Malta, and it's especially popular during the summer. The dish consists of whitebait fritters and it's usually made with a combination of whitebait, eggs, lemon juice, parsley, mint, salt, onions, and garlic. The whitebait is seasoned with salt and pepper, then mixed with beaten eggs, mint, parsley, and sautéed onions and garlic. The mixture is fried in olive oil on both sides, and the fritters are then served while still hot, often with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.