Vegan Mulligatawny Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes A great soup that literally translated means “pepper water.” You can make it a hearty lunch by increasing the amount of rice in the bowl. Ingredients 30ml vegetable oil 1 onion, diced ½ leek, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced ½ celeriac, diced 1 stick celery, … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-soup-3/">Continued</a>
Marinated Quail Salad
Serves 4-6 Marinate Quail over night + 60 minutes prep time Ingredients For marinating the Quail 6 whole boneless quail 50ml olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely grated Juice and zest of 1 lemon Small piece ginger, grated 3g cinnamon 4g ground cumin 2g chilli powder A few thyme leaves, chopped Salt and cracked black … <a href="https://served.mt/marinated-quail-salad/">Continued</a>
Slow Cooked Crusted Lamb Rump
Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Chef tip: Pan fry the lamb skin side on a cold pan on low heat in order to get a crispy texture with the fat. Ingredients 2 lamb rump (approx. 200g) 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 20g thyme 1 Celeriac (approx. 400g) 20g pink peppercorns 10g cumin seeds 200ml … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-crusted-lamb-rump/">Continued</a>
Asparagus & Almond Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 50 minutes This soup is just as good hot as it is cold – if serving cold a spoonful of Greek yoghurt will add a nice refreshing contrast. Ingredients 35ml vegetable oil 150g flaked almonds, lightly toasted 1 white onion, diced ½ leek, diced 1 celery stick, diced 1 spring onion, … <a href="https://served.mt/asparagus-almond-soup/">Continued</a>
Pan Roasted Quail
Serves 2 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 3 quails (300g each approx) 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 20g ginger 50g dried apricots 10g fresh thyme 100g black-eyed beans 500ml chicken jus 150g salted butter 400g potato 100ml cream 50ml carob syrup 1 orange, juiced and zest 50ml port wine 10ml citrus vinegar 30g roasted … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-quail/">Continued</a>
Spice Roasted Pineapple with Tamarind Ice Cream
Serves 4 Prep time 300 minutes Ingredients For Roasted Pineapple 1 large pineapple, peeled 600ml water 90g sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 vanilla pods 8 pieces star anise Ingredients For Tamarind Ice Cream 480ml fresh cream 240ml milk 150g sugar 7 egg yolks 240g tamarind puree Ingredients For Crisp Tamarind Gel 25g tamarind paste 50g … <a href="https://served.mt/spice-roasted-pineapple-with-tamarind-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Opera Torte with Hazelnut Ice Cream
Serves 6 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients For Opera Torte Jaconde Sponge 105g eggs 77g sugar powder 77g ground almonds 20g flour 15g butter 63g egg whites 22g sugar Over temperature 200°c Method For Opera Torte Jaconde Sponge Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4, butter and line the base of two 20cm spring-form cake tins … <a href="https://served.mt/opera-torte-with-hazelnut-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Burrata, Panzanella, Heritage Tomatoes
Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 15 minutes + overnight chilling Ingredients 350g day old Maltese bread – crusts removed and chopped 250g fresh tomatoes, skinned 75ml extra virgin olive oil, 35ml Merlot vinegar, 10g tomato paste Few basil leaves, shredded Salt to taste … <a href="https://served.mt/burrata-panzanella-heritage-tomatoes/">Continued</a>
Squid Ink Arancini
Makes 12 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 500ml fish stock Half an onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic confit 200g celery, peeled and diced 50g Parmesan cheese, grated 40g butter 60ml olive oil 200g Arborio rice 60ml white wine Juice from 1 lemon 25ml pasteurised squid ink 200g calamari, cleaned and diced Flour, beaten eggs … <a href="https://served.mt/squid-ink-arancini/">Continued</a>
Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Makes 15 pieces Prep time 15 minutes + 3 hrs resting time Ingredients 220 g dry chickpeas Onion, chopped Parsley, handful chopped Garlic confit, 3 cloves 20 g chickpea flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cumin Good pinch pepper & cayenne pepper Pinch ground cardamom Vegetable oil for deep frying Method Soak chickpeas in … <a href="https://served.mt/falafel-with-tahini-sauce/">Continued</a>
Aubergine, Barrel Feta, Giarraffa Olives
Smoked baby aubergine, barrel aged feta, Giarraffa olives Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 50ml olive oil (for cooking) 200ml Extra Virgin olive (for marinating) Zest of ½ lemon 250g baby aubergines 4g smoked salt Some rock salt Few sprigs thyme … <a href="https://served.mt/aubergine-barrel-feta-giarraffa-olives/">Continued</a>
Roast Red Snapper
Roast Red Snapper with Moroccan Style Harissa Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 minutes + time to marinade Ingredients Approx. 2 kg Red snapper, cleaned 25 g turmeric 4 g rock salt 4 g chilli flakes 25 g paprika 10 g chilli powder 5 g cumin seeds 4g coriander seeds 4 cloves garlic Juice of 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-snapper/">Continued</a>
Drunken Watermelon
Drunken Watermelon infused with, Hibiscus, Apple Blossom and served with torched figs and raspberries Serves 4 Ingredients For the Watermelon 4 thick slices watermelon Apple blossom flowers Hibiscus Flowers 1 ltr sugar syrup For the Torched Figs 4 figs Icing sugar For the Mandarin compote 10 – 12 mandarin oranges 5 lemon (juiced) 60g sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/drunken-watermelon/">Continued</a>
Milk chocolate mousse and walnut cake
Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients For the milk chocolate mousse 50ml milk 50ml cream 1g gelatin leaves 25g good quality milk chocolate Zest from ½ an orange 10g egg yolks 5g sugar For the walnut cake 100g sugar 100g butter 100g egg 100g flour 2g baking powder 200g chopped walnuts For the orange … <a href="https://served.mt/milk-chocolate-mousse-and-walnut-cake/">Continued</a>
Pan Roasted Veal Loin with Lardo di Colonata
Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins sous vide or equivalent Ingredients 1 loin of Veal 4 thin slices of lardo di colonata 50g ground Panko breadcrumbs 5g preserved lemon 10g chopped chives 5 pieces braised shallots 20g caramelized onion puree 5g leek ash 2 charred spring onions 20ml pan juices Method Prepare … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-veal-loin-with-lardo-di-colonata/">Continued</a>
Tartar of Local Prawns with Burrata
Serves 2 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 2 portion prawn tartar (approx. 80 grams per portion) ½ tub Burrata 50g Heirloom tomatoes 20g confit cherry tomatoes 20g fried naan bread 30g gazpacho dressing 5g cress & herbs 5ml herb oil For the prawn tartare 80 – 90g peeled fresh local prawns, finely chopped 10g parsley … <a href="https://served.mt/tartar-of-local-prawns-with-burrata/">Continued</a>
Lifting the Lid – Matthew Azzopardi
Executive chef Urban Valley Resort and Spa What or who inspired you to become a chef? From a young age, I always loved to watch my parents cook. My mother mainly does the cooking at home, but during Christmas they join forces to make the “Qagħaq tal-Għasel” (honey rings). Growing up in such an environment … <a href="https://served.mt/lifting-the-lid-matthew-azzopardi/">Continued</a>
Lifting the Lid – Stefan Hogan
What or who inspired you to become a chef? I was drawn to kitchen life from a very early age as I discovered my mother’s cookery books and from the age of nine, the ritual of Sunday baking was born. I just loved the process of reading through the pages choosing the recipes, getting the … <a href="https://served.mt/lifting-the-lid-stefan-hogan/">Continued</a>
Lamb stew with butternut squash and saffron
Culinary legend Gennaro Contaldo’s easy one pot dish is made for lazy weekends This hearty lamb stew recipe with butternut squash and potato is full of colour – orange from the squash, yellow from saffron and a hint of red from tomato and chilli. Simple to prepare, this one-pot meal makes a delicious family meal … <a href="https://served.mt/lamb-stew/">Continued</a>
Gennaro Contaldo, The man behind the legend
Served caught up with Gennaro Contaldo, the culinary Italian legend widely known as one of the most respected chefs in Italy and London and as Jamie Oliver’s mentor. In Malta for a family affair, he found time to have a lively and passionate conversation with Served publisher and lifelong fan Sam Psaila about food philosophies, … <a href="https://served.mt/gennaro-contaldo-the-man-behind-the-legend/">Continued</a>