Tempting Traditional Australian Food Recipes

By Brenda Stewart


There is no doubt, Australians are the first to say that they have some of the best food. However, one has to debate as to whether all of the food is in fact theirs. For example, the Pavlova may belong to the New Zealanders. With that being said, much this food that is made is incredibly tasty. Traditional Australian food recipes are worth looking into because there is a large variety.

The foods vary from healthy meat from and emu. This can be used for a pizza topping. There are other topping used for a meat pie that are very popular. Cakes and biscuits are a favourite among the people in Australia. One of these is Pavlova which is usually made for a big celebration. There are biscuits that go back a long way. Some of them are gourmet and others are more filling.

The Anzac biscuit is famous in these parts, providing one with a snack of oats and coconut with a little golden syrup. This biscuit dates back to World war one when groups of the Anzac soldiers were fighting. Wives of the soldiers would make these biscuits. It was a good snack to have in your pocket because it can last a long time and you can be sure that it is going to fill you up.

Australians love their barbecues. One things that attracts them to the outdoors and the smell of fresh meat is the barbecued snag. This is something that really attracts the crowds. It is any kind of sausage which has been spiced and flavoured with herbs. Afterwards, one will grab a roll and a sauce of their choice. Fried onions can make this even more appealing.

Another alternative to a favourite breakfast which an Australian may consider is Vegemite on toast. This can also be something that one will have as a snack at just about any time of the day. It is usually something that the average tourist will turn their nose up at this, it is a firm favourite.

Since there are so many coastal towns and beaches in this amazing country, fish and seafood has always been a keen favourite. Foods will include fish and chips which is served in paper. People will sit somewhere eating this straight out of the paper bag. It should be served to perfection with a good dose of pastry on the fish.

When you think of pea and ham soup, you will usually think of British and their culinary skills. One doesn't usually think of an Australian chef inventing this comfort food. However, the adaption comes into play because of the meat that they use. This relates to sausage, such as frankfurter which are tasty and have been done properly beforehand.

Chicken parmigiana can be found in all of the pubs in the country. It is a dish that began in Italy, but has been modernized as it moved down to Australia. It is basically a chicken schnitzel with a sauce made up of tomato and cheese. There may be ham or prosciutto with the schnitzel as well. This is usually served with a beer and the two go very well together.




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