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Australian Food
The food in Australia is a mix of international cuisines because of the British, Irish and Asian influences. Some of the most popular Australian foods include Anzac biscuits, Pavlova, and Soldier's Cake.
419 Questions
Can you bring kangaroo meat to Britain?
Even though Australia is free of many diseases which are already present in some overseas countries, all meat should be declared upon arrival. Check ahead with Customs.
Why is Vegemite called Vegemite?
After Vegemite had been developed and was ready to be introduced to the Australian public, a trade name competition was held to find a name for the new product, and the winning name of Vegemite was chosen from the entries by Walker's daughter Sheilah, by being picked at random out of a hat.
Can you send a Christmas pudding to Australia by air mail?
It would be highly inadvisable to send any type of food to another country without gaining prior Customs approval. Foodstuffs are a classic method for accidentally transmitting disease and pestilence between countries, so the practice tends to be heavily frowned upon. For safety's sake, it would be best to consult Customs in your own country.
Damper bread is an Australian method of cooking bread over hot coals. In the past it was bread cooked in a dutch oven or in a brick oven with hot coals, however nowadays most people just cook the break over hot coals out in the wild so they can have fresh bread. Some people bring half cooked bread to speed the process up or even just the dough in a plastic bag so they can lay it over the coats till it is fully cooked.
Ingredients:
· 3 cups of self-raising flour
· 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
· 3 tablespoons butter
· 1/2 cup milk
· 1/2 cup water
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Method:
Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Make a well in the centre, add the combined milk and water, mix lightly with a knife until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Gently knead on a lightly floured surface and then shape into a round, put on a greased oven tray. Pat into a round 15-16 cm (6-6 1/2 inch) diameter.
With sharp knife, cut two slits across dough like a cross, approximately 1cm (1/2in) deep.
Brush top of dough with milk. Sift a little extra flour over dough.
Bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Reduce heat to moderate and bake another 20 minutes.
Best eaten with butter/marmalade and jam or honey.
How long have lamingtons been around?
The exact date when lamingtons were developed is unknown, but it is certain that they were developed during the time that Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie, also known as Lord Lamington, was Governor of Queensland, Australia. This was from 9 April 1896 to 19 December 1901. Consequently, the lamington was considered 100 years old on 19 December 2001.
What is Vegemite made out of that you eat?
According to the Amazon product listing, the ingredients of Vegemite are: Yeast extract (from yeast grown on barley), salt, mineral salt (508), malt extract (from barley), color (150c), flavors, niacin (vitamin B3), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folate (vitamin B9). It is about one quarter protein, by mass.
Where in Australia can you buy brown basmati rice?
http://www.basfoods.com.au/d_product.asp?id=12043&t=ABU+KASS+BROWN+BASMATI+RICE+5KG&cid=25
Is chicken schnitzel Australian?
The original schnitzel is a very thin cut of veal crumbed and pan fried until the crumbs are browned. And this dish has an Austrian name "Vienna schnitzel" which became very popular for a time, Needless to say the same thing would have been done with chicken meat as well using the original schnitzel as inspiration. So in my opinion iI would say the Austrians are to blame for them as well. although there is not a lunch shop in Australia that does not carry them.
What is so special about vegemite?
Vegemite is a very unusual spread based on yeast extract and is a by product of beer making. children that are brought up with it love it, It has a very strong and salty flavour and is definitely anacquired taste. cleaver advertising has pushed it to the must have list on children's lunches and I have noted that a Little also serves as a good stock or additive in many different dishes to bring out flavour.
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No. It is legal. In October 2006, the Melbourne newspaper, the Herald Sun incorrectly reported that Vegemite had been banned in the United States, and that the United States Customs Service had gone so far as to search Australians entering the country for Vegemite. The story appears to have originated as an anecdote by a traveler who claimed to have been searched by US Customs. Also, a spokesperson for Kraft made a misinformed comment to reporters. The story led to some anti-American comments in blogs and newspapers. The Herald Sun blamed the US President for the ban, and encouraged readers to post comments on its website and send emails to the White House. The US Food and Drug Administration later stated that although it is technically illegal in the US to add folate to food products other than grains, there were no plans to investigate whether Vegemite contains folate, subject it to an import ban, or withdraw it from supermarket shelves. The United States Customs and Border Protection also tried to dispel the rumor, stating on its website that "there is no known prohibition on the importation of Vegemite" and "there is no official policy within CBP targeting Vegemite for interception".[5] The story of the "ban" later took on the status of urban legend.[6] While Vegemite has never been popular in the U.S., it can still be purchased at supermarkets that stock imported food items.[7] source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegimite#United_States_ban_rumour
When were the first Anzac biscuits made?
The ANZAC biscuits were first made during World War 1. They were crreated by women in Australia and sold to buy small necessities and luxuries for the ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps) troops in World War I. These little "comforts of home" included things like soap, toothpaste, pencils, books and lollies.
The ANZAC biscuits were also sent to the troops because, being flat and made with oats and syrup, they travelled well and lasted longer, unlike standard cakes and biscuits. Originally the biscuits were called "soldiers' biscuits", and only gained the name "ANZAC biscuits" towards the end of the war, long after the unsuccessful Gallipoli campaign. It was an expression of patriotic pride in the Australian and New Zealand troops serving overseas.
What kind of food did Australians invent?
Australians have always been an inventive lot, and this includes food. Some of the foods invented in Australia are:
1. Vegemite - This is a black, salty spread made from brewer's yeast, and invented after World War I had disrupted the supply of imported yeast spreads. It has a very strong taste.
2. Chiko roll - this is like an oversized Chinese egg roll, containing beef, shredded cabbage, barley, carrots, green beans and onions.
3. The bacon and egg pie - It is a common misconception that the meat pie was invented in Australia. In actual fact, meat pies have been around in one form or another for centuries, and are certainly not exclusive to Australia. However, Australians will out virtually anything into a pie, and that includes stuffing them with bacon and egg.
4. Lamingtons - there are many stories about how Lamingtons were invented, but regardless of their origin, they are tasty squares of sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and covered with desiccated coconut.
5. ANZAC biscuits were invented during World War I. They were made by the women at home and sold to buy small necessities and luxuries to send to the ANZAC troops in World War I. The ANZAC biscuits were also sent to the troops because, being flat and made with oats and syrup, they travelled well and lasted longer, unlike standard cakes and biscuits.
6. Damper is a basic bread made of flour, salt and water. It was easy to make either at home or on the road, and throw on a fire. Campers still make it today.
Pavlova has not been mentioned because historical records indicate that it was invented in New Sealand, but named by an Australian chef.
What information must appear on all Australian food labels?
This is quite a complex question to answer, but you can view the standards at the Web Link to the left for more information.
What kind of salads to people in Australia eat?
One of the salads people in Australia eat is Caesar salad.
The price of Tim Tams varies between places, but they range from between $2.20 a packet to $3.60
and who ever it is who keeps changing this to 2.40 to 2.80 stop it caz i have a place down the street that sells them for 3.60
How did American food influence Australian food?
There are a lot of American fast food company's in Australia. other then that the influence of American food other then actual raw materials such as potatoes corn chocolate etc is relatively small as the result of Australia's own cosmopolitan nature.
What kind of fast food chains are in Australia?
- McDonalds
- Hungry Jack's
- Red Rooster
- KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
- Subway
- Pizza Hut
- Eagle Boys Pizza
- Domino's pizza
- Fasta Pasta
