hobz biz zejt - maltese open-face sandwich

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 29, 2018

The idea comes from a Maltese ex-pat's blog. Part of what makes this sandwich so special is Hobz, authentic Maltese bread. But since it is a kind of sourdough bread, that will have to do in North America and maybe other places, too. Explore your local bakeries and see what kind of hearty bread with large holes and a crisp crust are available! Ricotta is a substitute for Maltese cheese (gbejniet).

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 slice hearty sour-dough bread (unless maltese bread is available)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon capers, drained
  • 2 or 3 - red onion rings, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ricotta, sour cream or thick yogurt
  • 2 - green olives, sliced
  • 1 ounce tuna, flaked
  • 1 tablespoon bigilla (maltese broad bean dip)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, mint or parsley

How To Make hobz biz zejt - maltese open-face sandwich

  • Step 1
    Drizzle oil on one side of bread. Smear tomato paste to cover.
  • Step 2
    Distribute all other ingredients on the bread. Eliminate any ingredient that you don't have entirely or add more, to taste.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle with dried oregano and/or mint and parsley.

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Category: Sandwiches
Ingredient: Bread
Keyword: #Malta
Keyword: #Maltese

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