What’s Australia’s national dish? Two out of three Australians who have chipped in with their views on the AllofAus site, reckon it’s the meat pie.
The humble pie was closely followed by kangaroo, barbecued prawns and roast lamb, with some people even saying the great Aussie breakfast should get a vote.
Kristy from Melbourne notes the local culture of a pie “with plenty of sauce at the footy in winter”. Some nominated a meat pie with a beer, others emphasised the sauce component.
Certainly since coming to live in Australia and more specifically Melbourne, I couldn’t help but notice the big part footy plays in the lives of locals. Footy watching requires the expenditure of quite a few calories and a well-sauced pie and a beer provide fans with a serve of most of the food groups, I am told.
Of course, some of those having their say at AllofAus nominate other things like Lamingtons, Vegemite, roasts, fish and chips.
What do you think?
To add your voice, go to http://www.allofaus.com.au
The site is a Qantas initiative and it’s not just food that is being talked about there. Australians are being asked what Australian spirit means to them in 2009 and for their thoughts on what sets Australians apart from the rest of the world, and what makes Australia great.
A magazine summing up the Australian spirit for 2009 is being published on July 25.
- Can't wait to try your own Aussie meat pie? You'll find the recipe for the one pictured above here >>
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