Surfing the Menu: Next Generation

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7 "Australian" foods that everyone needs to try

You've tasted battered barramundi, grilled prawns and fresh mangoes, but what about pearl meat or the "chocolate pudding" fruit?
Australian

Swaghetti chilli prawn pasta

Swap wheat pasta for sweet potatoes for a fresh gluten-free meal. This version features chilli, lemon and prawns for a spicy, zesty, flavour-jammed bowl that's...
Italian

Duck pappardelle

This is a lovely warming pasta that's perfect for the cooler months. The duck ragu is packed full of flavour thanks to the herbs, red wine and slow-cooking method.
Australian

Hayden’s Moreton Bay bug roll

This is a tasty local spin on the famous crab roll, and features a homemade Sriracha mayo. If you're short on time, pre-cooked bug meat works, too.
North African

Harissa bream with flat bread & homemade labneh

Making your own labneh (strained cheesy yoghurt) is a great trick to have up your sleeve. It works beautifully with a number of dishes, from breakfast to toasties...
Japanese

Miso barramundi with soba noodles

These noodles borrow some flavours from Japan to give them a salty and sweet umami hit. They're also loaded with greens so you'll benefit from an iron boost, too.
Australian

Banana cake with native honey ricotta

Yoghurt gives this cake its signature moistness, which is enhanced further by the creamy honey ricotta it's served with. Try and source the best quality honey you...
Australian

Butterflied saltbush chook with charred veg

This salty, herby native Australian green adds wonderful flavour to meat dishes; call it the Aussie bay leaf, if you will. They are extra tasty when deep-fried,...
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