Bigilla is a traditional Maltese

Culture of Malta

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, made out of bean

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 of bigilla are tic beans, which are similar to broad beans, but much smaller, with a darker and harder skin. Locally this is called ful ta' Ġirba (Djerba beans). In some villages in Malta, bigilla is sold by a street vendor who delivers it once a week. There are several traditional bigilla recipe

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