Australia has a vast territory and a very large climate span, with a cool and cold climate brought from Antarctica in the south and a hot and humid tropical climate in the north. Therefore, almost any crop can thrive on Australian soil. It may be hard to believe that more than 60 years ago, Australia was still a gourmet desert. At that time, mutton, mutton and three kinds of vegetables were the most conventional recipes in Australia. Even pumpkins and avocados in summer are hidden behind the counter because they are so exotic. Today, we live in a vibrant and multicultural society. Thanks to the immigrants from all over the world who finally settled in Australia, they brought their own culture and traditions, as well as valuable knowledge on how to cultivate and replicate authentic food in their hometown.
Through the exchange of cooking concepts of different cultures and the open attitude of new immigrants who like to share with others, we have delicious food from all over the world on our table. Let's get a general idea. Fishermen from Vietnam, Italian sausage-making experts, butchers from China, Lebanese take-out stalls, and various seasonings from North Africa, Indian, Malaysian and Mediterranean are the basis of what we call "Mod Oz" (short for modern Australian cuisine). Australian cuisine is influenced by Asian, French and Mediterranean cuisines, and most importantly, it adds the fragrance of fresh shrub dishes created by Australian aborigines. So, if you want to know about "Australian local cuisine", Sydney restaurant Edna's Table is the most typical representative of Australia's complex and innovative cooking style. The local star anise seasoning, tuna in jewel-like sauce and Ba Erman worm jiaozi in Chili sauce are just two of the many signature dishes on the menu of this restaurant. Many chefs from all over Australia have become celebrities in the world food industry, and their unique and trendy cooking concepts are as tempting as the food they cook.
1. Fresh seafood in Sydney fish market
Sydney people have reason to revel in their beautiful port. They go to Pirmont Bay Park every month to visit the Good Life Growers Market. In addition to those fresh agricultural products, there are stalls offering all kinds of food, including a basket of picnic food for you to enjoy lazily on the lawn. You can watch the passing parade while eating delicious food. After lunch, you can take a walk on the boardwalk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the port. Another local food center is the fish market in Sydney, which is the birthplace of Sydney's delicious seafood. There are shrimps piled up like hills, shining in the sun, countless kinds of fish, oysters, lobsters, spiny shrimps and sweet clams. In the fish market, some retailers also sell all kinds of seafood takeout food, from sashimi and sushi, grilled squid and octopus, to spicy rice noodle soup with Malaysian flavor. So all you have to do is buy a bottle of beer or wine from the fish market like the locals, find a big table under the sun umbrella on the dock, have dinner with the locals, and then watch the boat rise and fall in the waves while eating delicious food for the next few hours. This is also a rare pleasure. You can also continue this delicious trip at the Sydney Seafood Culinary Institute in the fish market. The chef in Sydney will teach you how to cook all kinds of seafood. You can also sip a glass or two of wine and taste more delicious seafood. Between pots and pans, there will be one or two romances.
2. exquisite mushroom dinner at queen Victoria market in Melbourne
Melbourne, famous for its exquisite cuisine and elegant city, is a gourmet mecca sought after by global gourmets. The food adventure there is enough to satisfy your curiosity and desire to explore food, so that your taste can enjoy the ultimate. Now roll up your sleeves and taste the aftertaste, discuss and even cook so many delicious foods according to Kate McGhie's food manual. Kate McGhie is a unique food writer who often goes to markets and shops with small groups of tourists to buy food ingredients, and then goes back to his studio to cook and enjoy an impressive meal. Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is an open-air landmark with the historical style of19th century, where there are all kinds of meat, fish, poultry, cookers and real Australian artworks. You can taste wine on Sunday afternoon, or sign up for a mushroom picking tour on the nearby Mornington Peninsula in the cool season. After the mushrooms are collected, everyone will arrive at T 'Gallant Brewery for lunch and wine. As you expected, there is a mouth-watering mushroom feast waiting for you.
3. Beef Cooking Show on Brisbane River
Brisbane's large market adds cultural connotation to the city. The market is located in the performing arts center on the Brisbane River, surrounded by carefully manicured flower beds. The sales tables in the market are like art stalls, decorated with oysters, beef, pheasants, duck breasts, refreshments and other dazzling foods. "Meet your gourmet chef" is the motto of this famous market. At the same time, the famous Australian flower show, classic street performers, Spanish guitarists and various strange street performances held here set off the charming atmosphere of the market. You can also go to Brisbane's Chinatown, where there are not only Chinese medicine, art and culture in China, but also many supermarkets. You can also visit the food shops and bars in Brisbane. For those who are eager to enjoy an unforgettable steak dinner in Brisbane, they can also visit the Char Bar Grill in Chen Wenjing, where the signature steak is absolutely unforgettable.
4. Crocodile meat in Northern Territory Beach Night Market
If you go to the Northern Territory, you can visit the characteristic night market in Mindir Beach and enjoy the picnic flavor on the beach. As the sun sets, the flying dragonflies seem to have magic power, and the food there also combines the essence of various local food cultures, including Asian spicy food, traditional Greek food, and Italian, British and South American flavors. During the dry season from May to 10, the night market is open on Thursday and Sunday. Do you like crocodile meat? Then you should go to the "Overland Steakhouse" in Alice Springs and order a crocodile meat in an environment with the theme of continental Australia. Of course, you can also taste emus, kangaroos and a wide variety of beef there.
5. Farmhouse dishes in Barossa Valley, South Australia
Barossa Valley in South Australia is the largest independent wine producing area in Australia. Immigrants from Europe have been rooted there for six generations, and with their strong European traditions, they have established a prosperous grape manor. Food and wine have become an indispensable part of this region, and they have even been closely combined and cannot be separated from each other. The flavor of Barossa farmhouse food comes from the earliest German tradition of settling and immigrating here, but there are also examples of multicultural integration. The integration of Greeks, Italians, China people, Yugoslavs and recent Vietnamese immigrants in the state has also provided us with a huge food hodgepodge. There are sausages and barbecues with strong flavor, as well as salmon, venison, crayfish and some olive oil with unique taste. You can start a wine and food tour anywhere-there is even a wine train that can take you to the winery and taste the local grapes and wines. Also in this region, Thornpark County, located in Clare Valley, provides tourists with more opportunities for wine tours, allowing them to experience art courses while tasting wine, or to receive careful guidance from talented chef David Hay in cooking school.
6. Crab and shellfish cuisine in Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River is one of the most important wine producing areas in Western Australia, where Semillon, Chardonnay, red wine and mixed wine are often among the best wines in Australia. Locals are generally low-key, concise and the local scenery is very pleasant. The freshest local cuisines include mouth-watering local shellfish, blue manna crab and award-winning cheese. Many local wineries have tasting rooms and sell wine to tourists. Those who like seafood and want to join the water sports team for a few hours can also take part in organized fishing trips in the state.
7. Tasmania's specialty convention
The Sunday market in Salamanca Square in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is a combination of religious culture and farmers' market, but here you can also taste many delicious foods produced in this small island of Tasmania. Treasure Island is undoubtedly the representative of Tasmania's wine industry. The wine-making industry there is not only thriving, but also the pure water and soil provide the best salmon and crustacean food for the locals and people in mainland Australia. This fertile land also produces apples, berries, plums, nectarines, mustard and the most famous cheese. The nearby King Island is a beautiful place. There are no traffic lights, the air is fragrant and the food has many bright spots. There are delicious cheese, beef, wild turkeys, pheasants, and delicious pies from King Island Bakery. The locals are very friendly. Many tourists who just ask for directions are often invited to a nearby farm for a cup of tea or lunch.
Come and mingle with the Australians. Taste the fine wines and delicacies here, get to know the local Australians, establish friendship and understand why some of the best wines and famous dishes in the world are created here.