A galore of foods await you as soon as you enter Australia. The vast number of restaurants can leave you in a tizzy making it difficult for you to decide what you want to pick. The traditional Australian dishes are prepared with locally-served ingredients which are sure to tantalise your palate. Aussies have an affinity towards classic foods which indicates that they prefer simple over fancy. We curated a list of the best Australian foods that you must try at least once before you die.

1. Pavlova

Named after the ballerina Anna Pavlova, the pavlova is one of the most iconic desserts of Australia. The pavlova proudly sits on every Australian dinner table with its soft centre. Australians classically top the pavlova with whipped cream and passion fruit pulp, kiwi and fresh berries.

2. Tim Tams

In the simple and luxurious tim tams, the chocolate biscuits are sandwiched in chocolate cream and coated with creamy chocolate. They landed on the shelves in the 1960s, and their allure continues to rule the Australian food scene for decades. Lucky Foods For 2020: Eat These Foodstuff to Boost Good Luck In Your Favour This New Year. 

3. Meat-Pie

The meat-pie is am ubiquitous dish, and it is a common feature in events, house parties, and late-night drinking session. The dish draws inspiration from British steak pies. The Aussie version is a thin crispy pastry filled with minced meat and gravy. You get vegetarian versions too, and it is a guilty pleasure to indulge in.

4. Lamingtons

Lamingtons are what dessert dreams are made of. It is a sponge cake layered with chocolate. These bite-sized delights are perfect to pair with tea or coffee. They are accessible at fair and fundraisers, and you can also prepare your home-made version at home. Thalis of India: Viral Twitter Thread Gives Details of Food Items in Local Cuisines Made From All States of The Country. 

5. ANZAC Biscuits

ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps that fought together during World War I. During the war, and women sent delicious biscuits to their husbands at war. They used flour, coconut, oats, butter, bicarbonate of soda and golden syrup to prepare the baked goodies. Rujuta Diwekar Eats Aloo Paratha After Workout; Celebrity Dietician Justifies How Carb Rich Food is Safe To Be Eaten While on Weight Loss Regime. 

6. Barramundi

If you scroll through the menu in any restaurant in Australia, you will see Barramundi at least once. It’s a type of sea-bass, and the fish has a delicious, buttery flavour. It is best served pan-fried with herb oil. You will rarely find Barramundi deep-fried of batter fried.

So on your next Australian vacation where you spend your day on the sunny Bondi beach or the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, make sure that you also get your hands on these dishes that will leave you wanting for you.

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