Australian Cuisine

AUSTRALIAN CUISINE
4.1 History of Australian Food

4.2 The History behind Australia’s most Iconic Cultural Foods
4.3 Popular Dishes in Australia
AFRICAN CUISINE
5.1 African Cuisine
5.2 African Typical Ingredients
5.3 Food Ingredients in African cuisine
HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN FOOD
 Prior to European colonization in the 18th century, Aboriginal Australians

survived for thousand of years on a hunter-gatherer diet. This “Busher tucker”
diet often included emu, kangaroo, moths, lizards and snakes as well as
berries, roots and honey, seafoods, which was caught with spears or hooks,
was a staple of the Aboriginal diet.
 The British settlers who arrived following Captain James Cook in 1770 did not
adjust easily to the staples of the indigenous diet, much of they didn't
recognize. The scarcity of water was also a shock after its abundance in the
United Kingdom.
 In recent years vegetarianism and veganism have gained a wider acceptance
in Australian culture, in part because of the importance of vegetable in Asian
and Indian cuisine.
 The influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East
has brought a vast range of new flavours. Chinese, Thai, Japanese,
Lebanese, French, African and Greek cuisine have become strong
influences on Australian tastes and the major cities have a wide choice of
restaurants.
 Australian cuisine is the food and cooking practices of Australia and its
inhabitants. As a modern nation of large-scale immigration, Australia has
absorbed culinary contributions and adaptions from various cultures
around the world, including British, European, Asian and Middle Eastern.
HOW IS AUSTRALIAN CUISINE EVOLVING
 Australians traditionally had a national identity that developed during

the 19th and early 20th century that was complemented by British
identity to form a larger identity.
 These days, the average Australian meal is likely to be influenced from

cuisine all over the world, with Asian, Middle Eastern and
Mediterranean flavours being most popular.
THE TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN CUISINE
 In a nationwide survey launched by Continental to find out which dish was

considered by most residents as “Australia’s National Dish”, roast lamb was
number one. Other runners-up to the title of “National Dish of Australia”
Meat pies, barbeque prawns, and steak and veggies.
 The Australian cuisine was traditionally based on what would grow in

Australia and was available. The migration of many cultures to Australia
over the past 60 years Ha resulted in a diverse miss of food.
5 TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN DISHES
1. DAMPER
-Traditionally made with flour harvested from the seeds of native grasses and
other crops, then cooked on hot coals, the rustic bread known as “Damper”
was later popularized by drovers (following the introduction of wheat flour), as
it could be carried on long journeys without spoiling.
2. NAMAS
- A lightand refreshing ceviche like dish made from freshly caught local fish
cured in fragrant citrus and coconut cream mixture, which attracted a wave of
Japanese emigrants from the late 1800s onward would consume fish raw as
sashimi.
3. PAPERBANK FISH
- Traditionally cooked in a ground oven by Aboriginal communities in
northern Australia, fish dish is now found on modern restaurant menus and
typically flavoured with indigenous herbs such as native thyme and lemon
myrtle and saltbush.
4. KANGAROO
- Lean, tasty and sustainable, kangaroo meat is still one of the most
important proteins for abroriginal communities. Traditionally, the entire animal
would be gutted and place on hot coals(or in a ground oven) to cook slowly,
which helps to tenderize the muscly tail, a delicacy.
5. STEAMED PIPIS
- Endemic to Australia, pipis are small bivalve molluscs hand- harvested
from southern Queensland down to the beginning of the Great Australian
Bight. Staple for coastal Aboriginal communities, pipis are traditionally
steamed on hot coals and slurped straight out of the shell.
THE HISTORY BEHIND AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC
CULTURAL FOODS
 Australia is multicultural nation and the influenced nation of global

cultures can be seen in everyday Australian food. Whether food can
be classified as Australian or not has been a contentious issue
recently, with food labelling in the spotlight.
- European - Asian - Italian - Greek
- Chinese - Middle Eastern - Japanese - Thai
- British - African - French - Lebanese
EXOTIC MEATS IN AUSTRALIAN FOOD
 The country’s cuisine, which loaded with mix of Asian, African and
Aboriginal Influences, features many distinctly Australian dishes both Iconic
and relatively unknown. Australian love Exotic meats they enjoy more
traditional meats like beef, chicken and lamb, Australians will commonly eat
plenty of exotic meats as well. Some of the most common ones include
kangaroo, emu, snake, crocodile.
GREEK-SPAGHETTI KANGAROO EMU FILLET
CHINESES SNAKE SOUP CROCODILE EGG OMELLETE

FAMOUS INVENTORS IN AUSTRALIAN CUISINE
CURTIS STONE – Is best known for appearing in several

popular cooking shows, including Saturday Kitchen, Take
Home Kitchen, and also a Master Chef in Australia.
Creamy mashed potatoes made with pancetta and

mascarpone.
ADRIANO ZUMBO – he also hosts of his own Baking
competition show Zumb’s just Desserts and appears as a
judge on Netflix baking reality television series Sugar rush.
Hamburger pie
POH LING YEOW – A popular figure, Yeow has appeared
in several films and popular TV shows like Master Chef
Australia.
Kunyit (Turmeric) Curry

SHANNON BANNETT – He is the head of Chef of
Restaurant Vue de Monde at melbourne’s Rialto Tower and
also owns and separates several other hospitality venues in
Melbourne.
Smoky beef ragout and pumpkin lasagone

JULIE GOODWIN – she is the celebrity Chef that won in
first season of Master Chef Australia and since penned
cooked books too.
Pineapple Glazed Ham

AUSTRALIAN LOCAL DISHES LIKE TO CALL THEIR OWN
 FRITZ AND SAUCE is a type of cheap sausage meat that’s

believed to contain beef, lamb, and pork trimmings, starch, flour,
and seasonings.
 CHEESE AND BACON ROLL the dough is sprinkled with bits

of bacon and cheese, baked in an oven until the cheese melts and
roll are golden in color.
 SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI is a Chinese cuisine
inspired dish that’s so popular in Australia it might even be
called one of Australia’s national dishes.
 AUSTRALIAN PIZZA although the usual Italian pizza

varities are available throughout Australia they often have
richer toppings than in Italy.
Here are some of our Aussie staples and the history behind
them:
MEAT PIES
American are used to having sweet pies as
a dessert or treat but Australians have taken
on the British version.
SAUSAGE ON A ROLL
There is nothing more Australian than
cooking some snags on the barbeque,
throwing them in some fresh bread rolls and
topping it all off with tomato sauce.
ROAST LAMB
Traditionally, this dish is made with beef
but is evident that Australians have made
closer friends with the roast lamb which
has since become an Australian staple.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This dish has origins in both Italian and
American cooking with a chicken schnitzel
being topped with tomato sauce, prosciutto
ham and melted cheese, often served with
chips and salad.
FISH AND CHIPS
The Australian summer and our amazing
beaches make for the perfect fish and chips
weather. We are surrounded by sea and have
great access to some of the most delicious
fish in the world.
HAMBURGER WITH THE LOT

That includes a traditional hamburger with
egg, bacon, pineapple and beetroot, making
it one hell of a meal and a serious challenge
to get your mouth around.
CHIKO ROLL
The roll takes its inspiration from the Chinese
spring roll and is essentially a larger version still
containing cabbage, beef, carrot and onion before
being deep fried.
LAMINGTON
The chocolate and coconut-coated sponge
cake was thought to have originated with
Lord Lamington, the eighth Governor of
Queensland.
POPULAR DISHES IN AUSTRALIA
BARBECUED SNAGS(sausage)
Wrap a slice of bread around your snag

and top it off with some friend onions and
your favorite sauce.
PAVLOVA
As a truly Australian after-dinner
sweet, the pavlova’s crispy meringue
crust, light fruit filling and whipped cream
topping ensure it’s a family hit.
BARRAMUNDI
Grilled, fried or seared skin-side first, it’s a
much healthier alternative to battered fish,
and a true Aussie meal.
VEGEMITE ON TOAST
Vegemite, which was created by a
Melbournian, is jammed full of vitamin
B, which has loads of health benefits,
including the belief that it helps keep
mozzies at bay.
PUMPKIN SOUP
There are a wide range of vegetarian
dishes out there too, including a hearty bowl
of pumpkin soup.
GRILLED KANGAROO
Taste wise, this Australian food is closest
to beef. However, kangaroo has more
protein and iron than beef, and fewer
calories and fat content.
 DAGWOOD DOG is a popular Australian festival staple
consisting of a hot dog on a stick that is dipped in batter
then deep fried in hot oil.
 CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP this nourshing Australian

soup is prepared with onions, potato, flour, water,
cooked chicken, cream, corn, and flavorings such as
salt, pepeper, if desired.

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AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

4.1 History of Australian Food

 Prior to European colonization in the 18th century, Aboriginal Australians

 Australians traditionally had a national identity that developed during

 These days, the average Australian meal is likely to be influenced from

 In a nationwide survey launched by Continental to find out which dish was

 The Australian cuisine was traditionally based on what would grow in

 Australia is multicultural nation and the influenced nation of global

CHINESES SNAKE SOUP CROCODILE EGG OMELLETE

CURTIS STONE – Is best known for appearing in several

Creamy mashed potatoes made with pancetta and

Kunyit (Turmeric) Curry

Smoky beef ragout and pumpkin lasagone

Pineapple Glazed Ham

 FRITZ AND SAUCE is a type of cheap sausage meat that’s

 CHEESE AND BACON ROLL the dough is sprinkled with bits

 AUSTRALIAN PIZZA although the usual Italian pizza

HAMBURGER WITH THE LOT

Wrap a slice of bread around your snag

 CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP this nourshing Australian

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