If you're expecting to gorge on Vegemite sandwiches and swig solely beer in Australia, you need to get with the program, mate. Unique local ingredients such as yabbie, Balmain bugs, and quandongs are just a few specialties you might encounter on a sojourn down under. Stir in some lingering post-colonial tastes and the flavors of nearby Asia, not to mention a thriving wine industry, and you've found yourself a world-class cuisine.
1. A cross between beef and venison, kangaroo is a prized native meat.
2. Gratuity is figured into the bill; additional tipping is not necessary.
3. Inspired by foods of nearby Asia, Australian's often cook with cilantro, lemongrass, coconut milk, ginger, and chili pastes.
4. Fruit, sugar, and egg whites whip up an elegant pavlova, Australia's national dessert.
5. Ketchup is referred to as tomato sauce.
6. VB (Victoria Bitter) is Australia's national beer, not Foster's.
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