Learn about some of Australia’s most popular meals and, more importantly, where to try them.
Chicken Parmigiana
This classic Australian chicken dish with Italian-American roots may be seen on the menus of many pubs around the country. There’s a lot of debate about where in Australia the best parmigiana is, whether you call it a parmi/party or a parma (but never a parmo).
Barbecued Sausages
It’s no surprise that Australians adore grilling, and nothing beats a decent sausage on a good barbie, whether at a friend’s house or at a sausage sizzle at your local Bunnings. Traditional Australian sausages are mostly pork or beef, but if you’re feeling experimental, you can try other species as well. Wrap a slice of bread around your snag and top with fried onions and your favorite sauce.
Lamington Cake
Lamington has been dubbed the ‘National Cake of Australia’ after the National Trust of Queensland certified it as an Australian icon. According to folklore, it was named after Lord Lamington, a former Governor of Queensland with a sweet tooth. The Lamington is a basic square-shaped sponge cake coated in chocolate and wrapped in desiccated coconut.
Pavlova
Both Australia and New Zealand claim responsibility for the development of this famous meal, which was created in honor of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova’s trip to Australasia in the 1920s. The crispy meringue crust, light fruit filling, and whipped cream topping of the pavlova make it a favorite after-dinner dessert among the family.
Meat Pies
You might think that a pie is just a pie with any flavor and filling. A traditional Australian pie, on the other hand, should be hand-sized and filled with mincemeat and gravy before being topped in tomato sauce. Although any change would be deemed a new meal, a gourmet version with mashed potatoes and mushy peas is also popular.
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