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SBS Food Guide to Barbecuing
Barbecues are the quintessential summer scene in Australia. This season, it’s time to heat things up with more than your average prawns, chops and sausages.
In this guide, we look at why Americans' love of barbecue runs deep; reveal how to grill seafood to perfection; and offer some creative ideas for a successful vegetarian-based barbie.
Add fire to your menu with our suggested recipes, including Italian stuffed calamari, Thai barbecue snapper, and barbecued corn, proving that barbies aren’t just for meat lovers.
History
Southern style
Discover why barbecuing is a matter of immense pride in the United States.
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Technique
Seafood know-how
Our expert tips for how to marinate, grill and baste the daily catch.More
Barbecue recipes
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Fatty casseroles
If you find that your goulash is too fatty either let it rest on the stove for a few minutes and then skim off the fat. If you have a little extra time place the goulash in the fridge and allow the fat to solidify on top of the dish. Remove fat before reheating.
Glossary
Nopales
Nopales is an essential ingredient in Mexican cooking. Sold in jars, it is a type of cactus. When cut into strips, it is known as Nopalitos.
