Australia has a pretty unique cuisine. In fact, there are all sorts of popular foods and dishes from the Land Down Under that you have probably never even heard of.
Despite what many Americans might think, the menu over there is much more than just Vegemite and toast. Although, that is certainly an excellent breakfast choice — especially when you spread a little butter on it too. All of the Aussies out there know what we’re talking about.
From fairy bread to Cheezels, this list has all of the quintessential Australian foods that Americans and other nationalities need to try ASAP. Until you try them for yourself, you won’t what you’re missing!
These delicious chocolate-covered biscuits will have your mouth watering. Each
Tim Tam has two malted biscuits inside as well as a chocolate cream filling. They come in a variety of flavors, for example, chewy caramel. However, original is definitely the most popular.
It’s a simple dessert made with a meringue base. They cover it with various types of fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and of course, kiwi.
Pavlova is a great choice for a summer party.
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lamington is a type of sponge or butter cake. Each square is coated with a chocolate sauce and then covered in shredded coconut. Sometimes there is also a layer of cream in between the squares.
These are basically the Australian version of Cheetos. They are little corn-based cheese curls, hence the name
Twisties. Each one of them is light, crunchy, and all twisted up.
Imagine a slice of bread spread with butter and then covered in as many little nonpareils (sprinkles) as possible and you have
fairy bread. Although, in Australia, they don’t call them nonpareils. They call them “hundreds and thousands”.
The jaffle is the hot metal sandwich iron that fuses the two pieces of bread together. Inside is your standard spaghetti from a can. It’s essentially a toasted
spaghetti sandwich.
Milo is a chocolate malt powder. You start with a normal glass of milk and then stir in a small amount of
Milo, or if you are like us, a large amount! The end result is perfection.
Think Funyuns with a meatier burger flavor.
Burger Rings are corn-based, similar to onion rings. Yet, the true secret is a flavoring that is a mix of barbecue, tomato, and cheese.
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Iced VoVo is marshmallow, jam, and coconut on a biscuit. The jam is raspberry flavored and makes a nice streak right through the middle of the tasty cookie. It’s been a staple in Australia since it was first created in 1906.
Here we have a chocolate bar that is uniquely Australian. The only US state where it is really offered regularly is Hawaii. The center of the
Violet Crumble is a honeycomb toffee and the outside is coated in chocolate.
This toffee and vanilla ice cream treat is dipped in chocolate as well as wrapped in honeycomb cookies. The name might be a legacy from the past, but
Golden Gaytimes are still just as popular as ever. In New Zealand, they call them Cookie Crumbles.
They look like cinnamon rolls. However, they are actually filled with Vegemite and cheese. The taste of a
cheesymite scroll is completely unique. You will have to go to an Australian bakery to try one.
The pastry part of a
vanilla slice is light and flaky. The inside layer is a delectable vanilla custard. They have the nickname “snot blocks” because of the gooey custard texture, but trust us, they are delicious.
These cookies, or biscuits as they call them in Australia, are made from oats, sugar, butter, flour, golden syrup, and occasionally, desiccated coconut. They originated in wartime during WWI. The name
ANZAC stands for the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.
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Chiko Roll is essentially an Australian egg roll. They are based on the recipes for Chinese spring rolls. The primary fillings inside include cabbage and barley. Although, there are other ingredients inside such as carrots, onions, and a small amount of beef too.
16. Clotted Cream And Scones
Clotted cream is a very thick type of cream made from milk. It’s the perfect topping for a scone. In Australia, the dish is also served with a side of jam. It’s their go-to snack to complement afternoon tea.
This one is a steak and onion mince
meat pie. It’s a very common thing to find at gas stations and bakeries all around Australia. They come with various types of fillings from lamb to beef, to chicken.
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Cherry Ripe is a cherry and coconut-filled chocolate snack. It’s one of Australia’s oldest chocolate bars. The first ones were produced in 1926 and they have stuck around to this day.
These savory biscuits are made by Arnott’s. The best part about them is the seasoning. It is applied very generously to the
Shapes. They come in all sorts of flavors from barbecue to pizza.
It’s not just any party mix, it’s
Allen’s Party Mix. Essentially, it’s just a mix of various flavored lollipop candies. No Australian party is complete without a bowl of this stuff.
Another common party item is
Minties. Think mint-flavored saltwater taffy. They are so sticky that they often cause people’s dental fillings to fall out. However, that doesn’t stop the Australians from eating them anyway.
Hamburgers in Australia often come with delicious purple
beetroot on them. It adds a tangy flavor to the burgers. Mixed with the meat and cheese, it is an absolutely delicious combination.
Cheezels are so much better than your regular cheese puffs. The reason being is that they are shaped like circles. You can wear them on your fingers and have fun playing around while you consume them.
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Fantale is a chocolate-coated caramel. They are best eaten when it is warm outside. If you try to eat a cold Fantale, you are likely to break one of your teeth because of how hard they get.
On the inside you have a crunchy biscuit and a layer of mint cream. They are completely covered in dark chocolate.
Mint Slices are comparable to Girl Scout’s Thin Mints in the USA, however, they are even better.
It’s just ice cream on a popsicle stick. However, that doesn’t make them any less special or popular.
Paddle Pops are made by the brand Streets and come in flavors like chocolate, banana, or our favorite, rainbow.
In the USA, there are chocolates shaped like bunny rabbits. In Australia, there are chocolates shaped like koalas. Inside each
Caramello Koala is a gooey caramel fillng.
Chocolate crackles are really popular with kids. You can find them at any school function or birthday party. It’s a mix of melted fat, rice, chocolate, and coconut.
If you like sweet drinks, you will love
Passiona. It’s a very sugary passion fruit soda. It’s best enjoyed on a warm summer day at an outdoor barbecue or mixed with your favorite hard alcohol to make a sort of punch.
Chicken-flavored
salt is so much more delicious than regular salt. It’s the perfect topping for french fries (chips) or really, everything. Officially, there is no actual chicken in it.
There are three types of ice cream in a
Bubble O’ Bill — chocolate, strawberry, and caramel. The best part is that when you are done eating it, there is also a tasty bubble gumball to chew on. It serves as Bill’s nose.
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Australia has a pretty unique cuisine. In fact, there are all sorts of popular foods and dishes from the Land Down Under that you have probably never even heard of.
Despite what many Americans might think, the menu over there is much more than just Vegemite and toast. Although, that is certainly an excellent breakfast choice — especially when you spread a little butter on it too. All of the Aussies out there know what we’re talking about.
From fairy bread to Cheezels, this list has all of the quintessential Australian foods that Americans and other nationalities need to try ASAP. Until you try them for yourself, you won’t what you’re missing!
