Acidglitter Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm quite partial to some good grub and a slurp of vino or two... So I was wondering if anyone had a particular "Ozzy" food or drink they like? Whilst most countries have a national dish or speciality i didn't find much in way of this whilst i was in Australia (despite the restaurant food being delish & the BBQ's Epic) i only really saw the offer of Kangaroo & Emu steak and a stubbie & Oyster earlybird as stereotypically Australian... Would be nice to hear if anyone has tried anything in Australia that they haven't anywhere else? I think the only two things i found as unique to Australia that i missed when i got back to the UK were Tim Tams & Bundaberg's Ginger Beer (Which i have hunted down here in the UK & drink in copious amounts! With a tipple of Sailor Jerry's or two :wink:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Deep fried Chico Rolls, Dim Sims and battered flake (shark), washed down with Cascade beer. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Most seafood. I used to like jabob's creek claret - but haven't seen it for years. Really cheap but really good value. They must be calling it something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Banrock Station White Shiraz. Mint slices. Seedless watermelon (not strictly Aussie, but no so easy to source in the the UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Snitzels (sp) seem to be an Aussie staple. I prefer the sausages out here, especially cheese kranskies. Lamingtons are definatly Aussie too. I don't actually think there are many foods here that I go mad for. Maybe tuna and creamed corn pie... But there are far more pies I miss. Calamari in chip shops is great, but doesn't make up for everything they don't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Pavlova with broken mint crisp on top. Chocolate ripple cake. Sorry im a Victorian, VB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidglitter Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Can't believe i missed out on some of these tasty delights! Chico Rolls sound interesting! What are Lamington's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Lamingtons are sponge cakes covered in dessicated coconut. A staple of kids parties etc. You can get them from the supermarket in lots of shapes/sizes and colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What are Lamington's? How long did you spend here? Lamingtons are an institution, they should be given as part of a citizenship hamper along with tim tams, pavlova and a tiger snake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 And Chicken Salt! mmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metoo Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Party pies, and anything from Lenards chicken. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidglitter Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 i actually forgot all about Pieface!!! They don't have that here...Boo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Can't believe i missed out on some of these tasty delights! Chico Rolls sound interesting! What are Lamington's? I don't know what is in a Chico Roll but they taste great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 And Chicken Salt! mmmmmmmm That's one that's passed me by. What is Chicken Salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Prawns on the barbie. My father in law drools every time we mention we are having them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Balmain bugs. It was love at first taste for me. As others have said, there's lots of seafood varieties that, while common here, are harder to get elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 That's one that's passed me by. What is Chicken Salt? It's flavoured salt (NOT chicken flavoured) that goes well with chicken (I'm told). Some fast food places put it on your chips unless you specifically ask them not to. Like marmite - you love it or you hate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I don't know what is in a Chico Roll but they taste great. Mutton. Ie, old sheep. They add lots of spices then roll in thin pastry and deep fry to disguise the old sheep taste and smell. There is NOTHING worse than the smell of stewing mutton! Once again, a love or hate relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anika Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Red Rooster Apple Bites, Mint Supremes, Red Skins and Cascade Apple Isle sparkling apple juice are just a few of my favourite aussie foods/drinks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Cherry Ripe's and cheese Twisties :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally04 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Fairy bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausborn Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Aussie meat pies. Anzac biscuits.Fresh seafood is a must ,would try snapper , barrumundi, bay bugs, mud crabs. Some more groceries I would chuck in the basket would be 2 litre chocolate breaka, Angus beef hamburgers, cheese twisties and chicken and corn schnitzels. Try them with some salsa sauce and melted cheese on top. Yep I'm hungry now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi from Manchester Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Fresh figs - I eat loads! I'm sure you can get them in the UK, but I never noticed. Easy to find over here when in season Pure coconut water was easy enough to get in the UK, but ever here there's lots more brands and it's much cheaper (relatively speaking). I drink one little carton a day, sometimes 3! And chocolate sorbet / sugar free chocolate gelato. I never saw that in the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren ren Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 As an aussie living in the UK the aussie food I miss are: Lamingtons an aussie picnic bar ( dont like the uk ones) twisties sausages ( I remember coming over here and being shocked by the sausages lol) fairy bread ( no one over here has any idea what this is and I am ashamed to say my 5yo and 1yo are yet to taste it...really need to make some) aussie meat pies full of chunky meat not full of minced meat like the ones I seem to get over here schnitzels - used to love chicken schnitzel sandwiches cherry ripes and strawberry freddo frogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow. This thread has managed to show why anyone with a taste bud should avoid Oz at all costs. A monument to junk and crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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