Mill-Kċina taz-Zija is a brand of frozen products, bringing you a variety of products based on traditional Maltese recipes.
Our products are easy to use, making sure anyone can enjoy a traditional meal in no time, without compromising on taste and quality.
Fresh quality ingredients and convenience at good value has earned Mill-Kċina taz-Zija a stamp of approval from Maltese consumers.
OUR PRODUCTS
Peeled Broad Beans
There’s no need to waste any more time peeling your broad beans with Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Peeled Broad Beans – freshly peeled and ready to use. Simply thaw and serve them or cook and add to stews, salads, bruschetta, or side dishes.
Available in 450g and 900g packs.
Peeled Broad Beans & Peas
Fresh, conveniently Peeled Broad Beans and Peas make a great mix to add to your favourite dishes, or serves as a side dish.
Artichoke Heart Quarters
Removing artichoke hearts is a long and tedious task. Not to worry, we’ve done all the preparation for you. These artichoke heart quarters are frozen and ready to use in a variety of dishes, salads, pasta, stews, etc.
Artichoke Heart Quarters, Peeled Beans & Peas
Our Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Artichokes, Broad Beans and Peas mix contains artichoke heart quarters, peeled broad beans and peas. This mix is ready to use in a variety of dishes, salads, pasta, stews, etc.
There’s no need to remove the artichoke hearts and peel the broad beans, we’ve done all the preparation for you.
Minestra
Minestra is a traditional Maltese vegetable soup, popular in winter months. Our Minestra is a mix of frozen vegetables and pulses containing all the typical ingredients found in a traditional Maltese Minestra.
No need to peel and cute a ton of vegetables, we’ve done all the preparation for you.
Aranċini Norma
Frozen pre-fried Aranċini made with rice, filled with eggplants, tomato sauce and cheese, and covered with breadcrumbs.
Ready for you to enjoy, just 2 minutes in the microwave.
Aranċini Bolognese
Frozen pre-fried Aranċini made with bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese and peas, and covered with breadcrumbs.
Ready for you to enjoy, just 2 minutes in the microwave.
Kapunata
Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Kapunata is a food mix with grilled aubergines, baked peppers and tomato sauce.
All the preparation has been done for you, just add it to your favourite dish!
Grilled Vegetables
Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Grilled Vegetables is a combination of baked and grilled ingredients that include red and yellow peppers, aubergines, courgettes, tomatoes and onions.
Roast Potatoes
Frozen, roasted, whole baby potatoes with Rosemary that can be added as a side to your favourite dish.
Lasagne Bolognese
Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Lasangne is frozen cooked egg pasta, filled with tomato and meat sauce, besciamella sauce and topped with cheese.
A delicious meal that is quick and easy. Just pop it in the microwave for 8 minutes and enjoy!
Cannelloni Bolognese
Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Cannelloni Bolognese is a portion of frozen cooked egg pasta filled with meat, tomato sauce and bechamel sauce, topped with cheese.
A quick and easy meal ready in just 8 minutes in the microwave.
Cannelloni Ricotta & Spinach
Our Mill-Kċina taz-Zija Cannelloni Rikotta & Spinach is a portion of frozen cooked egg pasta, filled with a combination of ricotta and spinach, tomato sauce and bechamel sauce and topped with cheese.
A quick and easy meal ready in just 8 minutes in the microwave.
Pork & Beef Burgers
Juicy, delicious and seasoned with Maltese style herbs burgers are now available under the mill-Kċina taz-Zija
Enjoy this delicious pork and beef burger patty with a toasted burger bun and some of your favourite dressing.
Ricotta Ravioli
mill-kċina taz-Zija Ricotta Ravioli; quality egg-pasta filled with high ricotta content!
Ħelwa tat-Tork
mill-kċina taz-Zija Ħelwa tat-Tork, a sweet almond-based treat to enjoy with your family and friends.
Zalza Marinara
mill-kċina taz-Zija Zalza Marinara bit-Tadam is a frozen seafood mix containing cooked mussels, squid and shrimps in tomato sauce with chopped tomatoes.
Create the perfect pasta dish with MKZ’s ready-made seafood sauce!
Taħlita Rustika
mill-kċina taz-Zija Taħlita Rustika is a frozen mix with grilled pumpkin, grilled red onions, black olives and parsley.
The sweetness of the red onion combined with the delicate taste of the pumpkin creates a tasty mix. This mix can be served for both lunch and dinner, as an appetizer, side dish or main course.
RECIPES
KUSKSU BIL-FUL
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
200g onions
Garlic
450g peeled broad beans
Finely chopped celery
1tbsp tomato paste
1 litre water or stock
150g ‘kusksu’ (see note below)
4 fresh cheeslets
1tbsp olive oil
Grated cheese
Method
Peel the onions and garlic and chop them finely.
In a large pot, lightly fry the onions and garlic until they soften.
Add tomato paste, beans and stock/water to the onions and garlic.
Add the ‘kusksu’ and continue simmering for about 12 minutes. Add the fresh cheeselets.
Add seasonings and serve with grated cheese.
Note: Kusksu is a Maltese traditional type of fine pasta, larger than couscous.
RICOTTA PIE WITH BROAD BEANS AND PEAS
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
500g short crust / puff pastry
2 eggs, beaten
3 fresh white cheeselets
400g ricotta
250g frozen peeled broad beans and peas
Salt & pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Take a little more than half of the pastry and roll it out onto an ovenproof dish.
In a large bowl mix the ricotta, cheeselets and beaten eggs.
Mix in the peeled broad beans and peas and season with the salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the dough-lined dish and spread evenly.
Cover the dish with the remaining rolled out pasty and gently sealed the sides with a fork.
Prick the top of the pastry several times with a fork and brush the top of the pie with egg or milk.
Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Leave to rest before serving.
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