| Australia is a large country in the Southern hemisphere. | | | | food, often foraged, that was eaten by travellers in the |
| The country includes the Australian continent itself, as | | | | wilderness areas of Australia known as the "outback" |
| well as a number of surrounding islands such as | | | | (bush tucker is in fact often inspired by traditional |
| Tasmania. The region has long been inhabited by | | | | Aboriginal recipes). |
| native peoples (known as "Aboriginal peoples"), but | | | | Some Australian favorites include: |
| was colonized the British starting in the late 18th | | | | * Chiko Roll - The Australian version of spring rolls. |
| century. | | | | They are deep-fried, and contain mutton and mixed |
| Australia has many links to the United Kingdom. The | | | | vegetables. |
| first European settlers to arrive in Australia were from | | | | * Damper - A traditional wheat-based bread that was |
| Britain, and Australia was a British colony, and later a | | | | prepared by outback travellers on the roadside. |
| Dominion within the British Empire. There are still many | | | | * Pie floater - A meat pie, prepared in the British style, |
| links between the two countries, including the fact that | | | | covered with tomato sauce, turned upside down, and |
| they share the same Queen, Australia is a prominent | | | | served with a thick pea soup. |
| member of the commonwealth, and the Australian flag | | | | * ANZAC Biscuits - Oat biscuits. According to |
| continues to incorporate the British flag (the Union flag). | | | | Australian (and New Zealand) tradition, they were first |
| Australia has also developed links with other countries | | | | prepared for the ANZAC troops participating in the |
| in the region, particularly South East Asian countries, | | | | Gallipoli campaign in World War I. |
| and after World War II experienced immigration from | | | | * Pavlova - Like ANZAC Biscuits, New Zealanders |
| Mediterranean countries, and later South East Asia. | | | | also claim to have invented this dish first, although few |
| Australian cuisine reflects the country's multicultural | | | | Australians would agree. Pavlova is a meringue |
| nature. You can find British-influenced dishes, dishes | | | | prepared so that is crispy on the outside but fluffy on |
| inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, recipes inspired by | | | | the inside. |
| Asian foods, and also "bush tucker", which is traditional | | | | |