Australia is one of the most loved countries in the world. The landscapes, the biodiversity, and the people, everything offered by the country is just amazing. However, if there is something that needs more attention and appreciation about the country is its cuisine. The land of kangaroos has been a cultural hub for many decades now with its growing immigrant population across the globe, the food too has been greatly influenced. However this doesn’t mean that Australia doesn’t have a taste of its own.
There might not be a single dish, like pizza for Italy or cheeseburgers for America, but there is a distinct flavor that has been identified with the Australian cuisines. If you are going to Australia and wondering what food you must try to get an authentic taste of Australia then this is the right place for you. We are going to dive in to a list of best things to eat in Australia, so have a look at these:
1. Crab Sticks
Australia has a rich seafood culture thanks to its geographical advantage. So the seafood here has been cherished a lot by the locals as well as foreigners.
Crab sticks are a very famous snack here and to our surprise it isn’t necessarily made out of crab! Yes you heard it right, the crab sticks are made up of meat of several fishes that have been cut and carved into the shape of crabs. It also uses other ingredients such as wheat, potatoes, and egg white and served with dressings. These tastes delicious and would certainly impress anyone who loves fish meat (even the ones who don’t!)
2. Chicken Parmigiana
This dish has its roots in Italy as it has been inspired from a popular Italian dish made out of eggplants. The dish has a chicken schnitzel topped with napoleon sauce and melted cheese. You will find this dish in almost every Australian pub and it is served with some chips, salad, or fries, and enjoyed with beers.
3. Meat Pies
No, it’s not just your regular meat pie, it’s an Australian meat pie that is locals favorite and rightfully so. Commonly referred to as dog’s eye, the dish has minced meat and gravy wrapped in a pie and it is enjoyed with mashed potatoes and gravy. The dish is so popular that on an average 300 million meat pies are eaten by Austrians every year! So it’s a must try.
4. Kangaroo Meat
Kangaroo Meat is one of the popular dishes of Australia, yes it’s ironic but also super delicious. There are many dishes made up of kangaroo meat such as sausages, burgers, steaks etc. You can also find kangaroo meat pie!
5. Vegemite
You will either love vegemite or you will hate it, there is no in between. Vegemite is a spread usually eaten on toast (like we eat Nutella). This is made from yeast extract and it tastes salty and bitter (just a little). Taste it just a little bit with toast and see which one of the group you belong to, vegemite lover or hater!
6. Lamingtons
Lamingtons are often called the National Cakes of Australia! These are cube shaped sponge cakes covered with chocolate coating and topped with coconut shavings. The cakes are traditionally enjoyed with tea or coffee, but you can get them anytime, anywhere! You can also add some more topping or jam on the cakes to customize the taste as you like.
7. Tim Tams
These are popular biscuits that Australians love dearly. The delicious cream has been put together between two crunchy biscuits making like a biscuit sandwich which is then covered with chocolates. There are plenty of different flavors you can enjoy.
8. Damper
Damper is a kind of Australian bread and it is made with flour, water or milk, and a pinch of salt and then baked in the ashes of a campfire. Australians do enjoy making it on their own but you can find it in any good baker there.
9. Rolls
These are exactly what you imagine but with an Australian touch. These rolls are filled with egg, cream, meat, barley, cabbage, carrots, celery, rice, etc. There are many different kinds of flavors that you would get to choose from. Enjoy the rolls as snacks, or on the go!
10. Australian Barbecue
Last but not the least, if you are in Australia you might as well enjoy Australian barbecue. You can easily find them and a variety of different meats. From seafood to sausages, Australians can put anything on the grill and enjoy them with ketchup or BBQ sauce.
Summary..
That is our list of best foods to eat in Australia. The flavors might surprise you as Australians tend to use fresh ingredients and rich flavors in their food. So make sure to try out these dishes the next time you visit the land of Australia. Bon Appétit!
