Hobz biz-Zejt (Maltese Bruschetta)
Caroline Sciberras
Hobz biz-zejt is the most traditional, exquisite savory dish served in most cafes in the Maltese islands. A fresh Maltese bruschetta recipe that is prepared at the last minute, and can be used as an appetizer, first course or second course!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Maltese, Mediterranean
- 8 slices Maltese bread or 2 ftajjar (sourdough bread)
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 15 large olives sliced (green or black)
- 1 cheeselet sliced
- 1 can tuna in oil large
- 5 cherry tomatoes halfed or quartered (ripe)
- 1 onion small
- Basil or parsley to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Remove the beans from the storage water and pour them into a colander, rinse them under running water
Put the beans in a bowl
Peel and finely slice the onion and place it in the bowl with the beans
Also add the previously cut cherry tomatoes, olives, cheeselet and the tuna in oil
Wash the basil, break it up with your hands and add this too to the bowl
Season with salt and extra virgin olive oil, mix gently
Heat up the cast iron skillet
Cut the slices of bread, you will need 8 slices for these doses
Toast the slices of bread on the hot cast iron pan
Let them toast on both sides
Remove them and dress them with the tuna and the beans
Place the bruschetta on a serving plate
Serve the Hobz biz-Zejt on individual plates and enjoy your meal
Keyword ftira biz-zejt, hobz biz-zejt, maltese bruschetta