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Today’s Australian cuisine may be more famous for its ‘fusion’ versions but there are some authentic Australian dishes that simply cannot be changed and remain hot favourites with locals as well as foreigners. Over two centuries Australia has witnessed growth in immigrants. People from all over the world – Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, Thai, Spanish, Hungarian, Balkan, Turkish, Lebanese, have settled in Australia and added their touch to the local flavour. But not all of authentic Australian cuisine is lost; you can still find traditional Aussie fare at the local food and wine retailers. Some of the most common items you will find in every household are Vegemite, Anzac biscuits, lamington, damper (bush bread) and Pavlova. Those who are new to this cuisine may wonder what these are. Vegemite first came in 1923 and has been an integral part of the Australian pantry ever since. It is a dark brown paste with yeast extract being its basic ingredient. It is used as a spread on toast, sandwiches, crackers and crumpets. Anzac biscuit – This sweet cookie first originated during World War II and bears the name from its association with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps or ANZAC. Its main ingredients include flour, rolled oats, desiccated coconut, butter, sugar, baking soda and golden syrup. Many households preparer this at home but you can also easily get it from your local food and wine retailers. Damper bush bread – This was made from seedcakes and dough by Aborigines for thousands of years. Considered to be high in carbohydrate and protein this is an integral part of the perfectly balanced traditional diet. Lamington – These are traditional sponge cake squares with chocolate icing and sprinkled coconut When shopping for Australian delicacies from the local food and wine retailers, the following vocabulary may help. Billy tea - bush tea prepared in tin container Bangers or Snag - sausages Sanga - sandwich Mash - mashed potato Champers - champagne Chook - chicken Bundy - Bundaberg rum Grog – alcohol Middy - medium sized glass Schooner - large glass Stubby - small bottle Other traditional Aussie fare include meat pie served in Adelaide on a bed of peas or with tomato ketchup, Chicko rolls (Australian spring rolls if you may like to say so), surf n' turf made with steak or pork and seafood generally served with salad. Restaurants too have started using more of indigenous foods like emu and kangaroo meat known for their high fibre and low fat content.
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