In the past, Australia’s cuisine largely imitated that of the imperial homeland, Britain. In recent decades, however, Aussies have increasingly opened their eyes and mouths to the gastronomic wealth of recent immigrants and that of their Asian neighbors. Traditional Australian foods like grilled lamb, meat pies, damper bread, ANZAC biscuits and pavlova are joined by dishes that show Greek, Middle Eastern, East Asian and aboriginal influence. In addition, Australian wines are a bonanza for the oenophile.
Typical Australian Dishes
A list of typical Australian dishes and foods. Use it to help you plan an Aussie-style meal, party or festival.
Eggs & Dairy
- Scotch Eggs (Eggs baked in sausage)
Meats
- Carpetbag Steak (Steak stuffed with oysters)
- Dinkum Chili (Meat chili with beer)
- Kangaroo Steaks
- Meat Pie (Meat baked in a pastry crust)
- Sausage Rolls (Sausage baked in puff pastry)
- Shepherd’s Pie (Ground lamb casserole with mashed potato topping)
Fish & Seafood
- Barramundi with Macadamia Crust (Fish fried with a nut crust)
- Garlic Yabbies (Crayfish baked with garlic and butter)
Vegetables & Beans
- Mashed Parsnips
- Scalloped Potatoes (Potatoes baked with cream)
- Vegemite Sandwich (Sandwich with yeast extract spread)
Breads & Grains
- Damper (Soda-leavened bread)
- Welsh Rarebit (Toast with cheese sauce)
Desserts
- Anzac Biscuits (Oatmeal and coconut cookies)
- Chocolate Crackles (Australian chocolate rice crispy treats)
- Lamingtons (Spongecakes coated in chocolate and coconut)
- Pavlova (Meringue with whipped cream and fruit)
Beverages
- Beer
- Wine
Breakfast
- Scones (Shortbread teacakes)
- Pikelets (Australian pancakes)
Australian Recipes
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