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Malta - Nougat - Maltese Nougat - QubbajtWe bought Nougat during our visit to Malta in 2011!
Nougat on sale at St Joseph's Feast in Rabat, Malta
Most Maltese Nougat makers claim their products are made using a secret family recipe!
A basic recipe for Qubbajt / Maltese Nougat Ingredients: 800g sugar Method: Prepare by lightly oiling a shallow baking tray and line with greaseproof paper, then place a sheet of rice paper in the bottom. Dissolve the sugar in 250 ml water over low heat in a heavy saucepan, shaking but not stirring, boil to 154 degrees celscius. Add the vanilla essence. Grease a marble or a similar slab with a little oil mixed with water and spread the nuts over it, sprinkle the cinnamon, then pour the hot syrup over the nuts, turn and work the mixture with two spatulas. When the mixture starts to harden; spoon it into the container lined with the rice paper and leave to cool. The listing of a particular facility or service on this website does not necessarily mean that we recommend the business or individual(s). Prices, telephone numbers, services and personalities may change at short notice. We will not be held accountable for any error or omission within the text and images may be used for illustration purposes only. |
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Nougat is a surprising favourite sweet of the Maltese. This is probably due to its popularity and association with local traditional Catholic festas and other outdoor events.
The main ingredients of Nougat made in Malta are: glucose, white sugar, cinnamon, egg white, vanilla essence, hazelnuts, almonds, glace cherries and water.