Australia

Gastronomy of Australia

The gastronomy of Australia has numerous exotic dishes based on meat of crocodile, kangaroo, crustaceans, and it is influenced by English traditions as the English people were the first Europeans settling down in Australia.

During the 20th influences of the Mediterranean and also Asian cuisine started to become a relevant element in the Australian gastronomy.

Breakfast varies depending on the region. In the warmer regions breakfast is usually light, consisting in toast, cereals and fruits. In colder regions it is quite similar to the English breakfast, consisting in egg, baked beans and sausages.

A traditional Australian dish is the Chiko roll, a deep-fried spicy roll similar to the spring roll.

In Australia also it is very popular the fast food or takeaway food. Meat pies are one of the most sold snacks and can be found throughout the country.

Although Kangaroo meat has become a delicious dish in many European countries, it is not consumed in large quantities in Australia but it is available in mostly all food establishments.

Also the sweets and pastry based on fruits are very popular.

In addition, in the gastronomy of the rural Australia we find another type of original plates of aboriginals.

Besides the excellent wines the most popular and consumed beverage is beer.