Is it possible that you’ve tasted all of Australia’s signature dishes? Today we will tour you to some of these hidden gems. Vegemite (pronounced Veggie-might), a delicacy only the most discerning palates can appreciate, is my particular favourite.
1. Vegemite
Among the many foods that ‘foreigners’ are exposed to in Australia, Vegemite is the most prevalent. It doesn’t matter how many people tell you that it’s horrible. For me, the flavor has to be developed over time…
Spices and yeast extract are used to create the dark brown paste that is known as Vegemite. The most common method to consume it is with butter on bread or toast. It may also be topped with avocado, melted cheese, or tomato in Australian cuisine.
2. Fairy Bread
This is a unique one, and you’re unlikely to see it unless you’re at a children’s party. White bread slathered with butter and strewn with hundreds and thousands is all you need to make Fairy Bread!
3. Tim Tams!
The Tim Tam, Australia’s favourite chocolate biscuit, is a must-try for every traveller to the country. I tried my first Tim Tam and was blown away! As soon as you start eating one, you can’t stop. Warning!! Secret powers of addiction are inside it.
You may dine on my recommendation by slicing the Tim Tam diagonally in half and drinking a cup of hot tea or coffee. Suck the beverage through the Tim Tam biscuit you’ve used as a straw. As soon as it’s soft, gooey, and warm, you eat the chocolateheaven before it gets soggy and falls into your drink!
4. Meat Pies
Almost every corner store, bakery, and supermarket has a display case full with delicious hot meat pies for customers to pick from. Specialty pie stores even exist! There are a wide variety of savory pies available in Australia, however the most common fillings include ground beef, gravy, mushrooms, onions, and cheese. It’s also a great post-party snack (better than a kebab, in my opinion). After a long night of drinking and dancing, you’re left holding a pork pie on the sidewalk, waiting for your cab to take you home.
Our favourite vegetarian pie was the Cauliflower & Cheese Pie.
5. Anzac Biscuits
ANZAC refers to the joint forces of the Australian and New Zealand armies during World War One, thus the acronym. For the soldiers who served their country, ANZAC Day is a National Day of Remembrance. ANZAC cookies were cooked by women to bring to their husbands serving in the military during World War II. Because they were inexpensive to prepare, they could be transported on boats for vast distances without spoiling. Yummy, delicious, yum, oats, coconut, and golden syrup.
(Never call them Anzac Cookies; you’ll enrage Australians beyond comprehension if you do.)
6. Chicken Parma (AKA Chicken Parmigiana)
Even though it doesn’t seem especially Australian, this is a regular menu item at an Australian pub. Ok, fine. You can get a decently priced chicken parma at several bars on parma night. A chicken parma is a schnitzel (flour-egg-breadcrumbed chicken) smothered in a flavorful tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. It’s a cross between Australia and Italy in one dish!
7. Pavlova
Russel Crowe, Crowded House, and the legendary Pavlova — a meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fruit – have long been the subject of a bitter rivalry between the two countries’ residents.
Regardless matter where it came from, pavlova is a delectable treat! There’s a good chance you’ll be able to get a Pavlova at your local bakery or cake store. From most major grocery chains, you can also purchase them pre-made (look in the bread or frozen dessert section). To have a taste of Nanna’s Pav, you must become friends with an Aussie lady or boy and attend their next family barbecue.
8. Witchetty Grub
A Witchetty Grub is the way to go if you want to taste authentic Australian Bush Tucker. Each of these tiny guys has the same amount of protein as a whole piece of steak, and they taste like chicken. There are a number of nutritional advantages to eating them, which may help you get over your aversion to their texture. The first Australian indigenous society has been eating them for years.
9. BBQ’s
Australia conjures up images of sun, sand, surf, kangaroos, and backyard barbecues. In spite of the fact that Australians use the term “prawn” instead of “shrimp,” this is a common saying. Many Australians despise this statement, believing it to be simply another example of the country’s ingrained sexism.
A traditional Australian barbecue consists of sausages, burgers, steak, fresh seafood, bread, tomato or barbecue sauce, and a few stubbies – that’s beer to the non-Australians – but it’s really about the meat and fish.
Not just at home, but absolutely everywhere is fair game for an Australian BBQ. In tourist hotspots like beaches, local governments arrange free public barbecues. (Even if you don’t do anything else!) a weekly Barbe is a given even if you stay across a few locals.
10. Kangaroo
Kangaroos, on the other hand, are a popular subject for tourists to photograph. Kangaroo meat is a delicacy in Australia. In grocery stores and restaurants, you’ll see them stacked high on the menus. A variety of dishes may be made using kangaroo, which is a very lean red meat. It is good for you and can be enjoyed in numerous forms, including steaks, burgers, sausage, and more.
On the Australian coat of arms you’ll find the Kangaroo and Emu—so if you haven’t already, you should go Google it! One has to wonder whether the only people in the world who eat their coat of arms are the Australians.
11. Lamingtons
The Lamington, a traditional Australian delicacy, is a must-try if you enjoy coconut.
The ole’ Lamington, a dessert staple in Australia for decades, is a delectable sponge cake covered with a luscious chocolate ganache and sprinkled with coconut flakes.
