Key Ingredient

Coming of the Light Cuisine

Key Ingredients

Vegemite

A dark brown savoury paste made from yeast extract, is a staple in nearly every Australian pantry. The taste is somewhat similar to a beef bouillon, it is slightly salty, meaty, bitter and malty. Vegemite is a truly Australian product and as such has been elevated to cult status in Australia.

Weet-bix

An abbreviated version of wheat biscuits, this high-fibre breakfast cereal has been gracing Australian tables since the beginning of the 1930s. Their advertising slogan says it all, “Aussie kids are weet-bix kids”.

Meat Pie

The iconic meat pie is the ultimate Australian fast food. The pie is filled with meat and gravy and is designed to be eaten with one hand. Omnipresent at sporting games and service stations, the meat pie is an Australian favourite.

Tomato Sauce

An essential accompaniment to a meat pie or sausage sandwich.

Tim Tams

A uniquely Australian chocolate biscuit made by Arnott’s Biscuits. The Tim Tam consists of two chocolate malted biscuits, sandwiching a layer of soft chocolate cream. The entire biscuit is coated in another layer of chocolate. A Tim Tam slammer is made by biting off two opposite corners of the Tim Tam and sucking a hot beverage (such as tea or coffee) through the biscuit.

Sydney Rock Oyster

A native Australian oyster that is found in inlets, bays and secluded estuaries along the east coast of Australia and in some parts of Western Australia. It is prized for its small size and rich, creamy taste.

Moreton Bay and Balmain Bugs

Two different varieties of slipper lobster that can both be found off coast of Eastern Australia. They are both very similar in appearance, yet the Moreton Bay Bug has eyes on the side of its head, while the Balmain bug has eyes on the top. They are generally steamed or char-grilled and are a common addition to a seafood platter.

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Bamboo skewers

If using wooden/bamboo skewers to make kabas, they must be soaked in water prior to assembling and cooking to avoid burning.

Glossary

Soy sauce

A condiment made from fermented soya beans and salt which forms a basic ingredient in both Japanese and Chinese cooking.

 
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