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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. The calamari, or squid in some cases, is covered in salt-and-pepper batter, then deep-fried to crispy perfection.
The dish is often prepared and served as a bar or pub snack, and it often comes garnished with garlic, fried chili, and spring onions. Salt and pepper calamari is so widely available in the country that it can be found everywhere from cafés to pubs, restaurants, and bistros.
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Avocado toast is a dish consisting of a piece of toasted bread topped with a combination of mashed avocados, salt, pepper, and (sometimes) citrus juice. There are many varieties of this dish, so it can be enriched with ingredients such as salmon, tomatoes, onions, eggs, garlic, cheese, olive oil, or red pepper flakes.
Although the dish is quite simple and straightforward, the location of its origin is not – some claim that it is an Australian invention, while others proclaim that Los Angeles is the place where it was born. Regardless of its origin, avocado toast started its modern-day revival on Instagram, and it has been trending across the globe ever since.
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View moreThese fluffy rolls are a favorite of numerous children throughout Australia. The dough is sprinkled with bits of bacon and cheese, then baked in an oven until the cheese melts and the rolls are golden in color. For a filling meal, it is recommended to serve cheese and bacon rolls with a bowl of soup.
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Chiko roll is the Australian version of a Chinese spring roll or an egg roll. This snack consists of a dough made from eggs and flour which is filled with seasonings, carrots, cabbage, barley, mutton, celery, and rice. The dough is thick and almost chewy, and chiko rolls are commonly deep-fried in hot oil.
They can be found in most fish and chips shops. These trademarked snacks were invented by Frank McEnroe in the 1950s. The name chiko roll refers to the original name, chicken roll, even though the snack never contained any chicken meat. Interestingly, chiko rolls are usually associated with beachside kiosks and surf culture.
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SAO biscuits are Australian savory biscuits or crackers which have been trademarked by Arnott’s since 1904. According to the producer, these biscuits are made from seven layers of flaky pastry, and they have a distinctive light and bubbly texture.
Many generations of Australians are fond of these biscuits because of the small holes on their surface. When buttered and squeezed together, two biscuits produce ‘worms’ of butter which start to emerge from the tiny holes. The same effect is achieved if the filling includes Vegemite.
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