Australia: A Melting Pot of Cultures and Cuisines

You need to know two things about Australia: food and winery; this post will tell you about Australia’s astronomy. If you have an appetite, we advise visiting the food courts on d the Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne, which has amazing wine and cheese testing. But before you decide what region you want to pick, find out why an Australian kitchen is so popular. Australia is a colourful country, where different peoples and ethnicities have blended. English primness mixed with the exoticism of the Aborigines, and Oriental and Asian peculiarities made their own contribution. From this collage a unique multinational culture was born, of which Australian cuisine became a part. The formation of local gastronomic preferences occurred not only under the influence of mixing different national food traditions, but also due to the richness and diversity of local flora and fauna.

Dishes in Australia

FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA

Shrimp dish. The sixth continent sits on the border of two oceans and is washed by several seas. Various seafood and fish species are caught here in abundance. Therefore, gourmets travelling to Australia can expect to savour:

• oysters
• lobsters
• prawns
• scallops
• octopuses
• other creatures of the deep.

The preparation of fish dishes often traces Asian heritage. Products are served almost raw or, in the process of cooking, processed almost beyond recognition. The sauce used is chutney, a spicy original seasoning made from apples, wine vinegar, ginger, and cloves.

For the first course, we recommend crab soup flavoured with herbs and ground coriander. You can also try charcoal-grilled trout. Special herbs are placed on hot coals, and the fish is laid on top. This gives it a special flavour and aroma, forming a crispy crust during frying. Fans of exotic dishes should try shark or barracuda meat.

MEAT SPLENDOUR

The meat assortment of Australian cuisine is no less diverse. Sheep and cattle breeding is a traditional trade here. They are not only a source of meat dishes, but also of cheese and other dairy products. Special attention is paid to special meat breeds. There are farms for breeding pigs and various poultry, including ostriches.

Many people associate Australia with a kangaroo, but not many people know what its meat tastes like. Its speciality is its low-fat content. On the sixth continent, it is roasted and baked. It’s used as a filling for pies and dumplings. But we especially recommend trying the flavoursome tail soup. Gourmets will also appreciate dishes from crocodile or possum meat.

When travelling in Australia, you should definitely order a steak from the famous ‘marbled’ beef. We also advise you to try:

• meat pie – a small pie filled with roasted meat, mushrooms, vegetables and cheese;
• marinated beef fillet served with curried spinach;
• chicken Melbourne with vegetables.

FOR VEGETARIANS AND BEYOND

Fruit growing in AustraliaThe sixth continent is famous for its fruit and vegetables. About 20 per cent of all native plants are edible. Australian vegetables are widely used in a variety of salads and side dishes. Local and imported from other continents fruits are individual desserts or components of sweet and savoury dishes.

For example, we recommend fried bananas to accompany meat. Tomatoes are actively used. Poultry soaked in pineapple juice acquires an interesting flavour. It is also used along with others in the preparation of fruit waters.

Gourmets should try the local sweets:

• lamington – sponge cake with various fillings under chocolate fudge with coconut crumble;
• pavlova – kiwi with meringue and cream;
• anzaks – oatmeal biscuits with coconut and many others.

Australian cuisine is original and multifaceted. Each of its regions has its own ‘crown’ dishes. This article presents only a small fraction of all the culinary delights on offer. It’s time to pack your bags. It is important to remember to fill in the documents correctly, also read about visa to Australia on this page, here you can find the most detailed information.

Australia is an amazing continent, ready to reveal its natural riches and attractions, as well as offer to taste original local cuisine. Only here you can taste unique recipes resulting from a colourful mix of races and traditions.