7 most iconic Aussie foods you must try in Down Under

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Written By Jeremy Khoo
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Contrary to what many people think, Australia is home to a lot of tasty foods that are not to be found anywhere else. If you are visiting Down Under, trying these unique foods is mandatory.

1. Lamington

The chocolate and coconut-coated sponge cake is so symbolic of Australia that there's a National Lamington Day on July 21 every year. Invented more than 100 years ago and named after then Queensland's governor, Lord Lamington, the lamington has made its way into every Aussie's list of tea confections.

Lamingtons

2. Vegemite

Probably the most notorious Aussie food, Vegemite has a unique salty taste that people either love or utterly despise. Hitting the shelves in 1923, after 90 years Vegemite remains the Australian breakfast staple, with 22 million jars sold every year. The most common way of having Vegemite is to spread it on toasted bread or crackers, but the paste is experimented in all sorts of dish, from casseroles to cheesy scrolls.

vegemite

3. Pavlova

The pavlova was invented in honour of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who visited Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. The meringue-based, delightfully cloying dessert, with its thick crust and soft, light centre, has since become one of Australia's signature sweets. The best way of enjoy it is with some whipped cream on top and plenteous fresh fruit.

4. Tim Tam

It's amazing how a simple chocolate-coated chocolate biscuit filled with chocolate cream centre has grown to be Australia's renowned snacks. With 45 millions packets sold each year, the popularity of Tim Tams is unquestionable. Any one who wants to try Tim Tam has to try the Tim Tam slam. Bite off the two diagonal corners of the biscuit, dunk one end in a cup of tea or milk, and then suck the liquid through like a straw.

Macro Mondays

5. Meat pie

A sports event staple, the common meat pie epitomises everything that is Australia: simple, non-fuss, and easy-going. An average Australian consumes about 12 pies a year, accumulating to 270 million pies sol nationwide. Once you've taken a bite of the hot, soupy centre of the pie, you'll understand why the pies sell so well.

6. Sausage sizzle

Never missing in any party, the sausage sanga - sausage on bread - is Australia's beloved cheap eat. You'll most likely see a sausage sizzle on the street or at the park, whether for a social gathering, a party, or a fundraiser. The sausage is so quintessentially Aussie that there's a saying "Any problem can be solved with a BBQ".

7. Chiko rolls

The salty chiko roll is Australia's take on the Chinese spring rolls and has been made its way into virtually every single sport event or festival in Down Under. What goes into the stuffing remains a mystery, but that doesn't stop the crunchy roll from being a favourite snack, easily found in many fish-and-chip and takeaway shops throughout Australia.

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