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12 Australian Food Customs That Americans Might Find Very Confusing

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Australia is a great country known for a lot of things: amazing wildlife, beautiful beaches, nice people, endless stretches of open land, etc. But what about their food?

It’s kind of a mystery to most Americans, but no more!

Here are 12 Aussie food customs that we might find a bit unusual but are staples Down Under. Let’s take a look and see what’s going on with the food down there.

1. Vegemite on toast.

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Sometimes this dish is called for. Sure it’s not dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, vegan friendly or paleo. But it’s Australian. It’s a ripper and it’s bloody unreal 🇦🇺#straya #vegemitetoast #bloodyripper #vegemite #aussie

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2. Ice cream + soda = a spider.

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#spiderdrink get set ready for spider treat, available in 3 different flavours. Just in time for school holidays 🧒🏼👦🏼

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3. Sausage placed diagonally on white bread.

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My very first Sausage sizzle!!! 🌭 (in Amy's tummy 😏) Also thanks for doing a small great thing Hermana! 😘❤️ @dinuzzoamy Every cent raised going towards those affected by the drought and bushfires in Australia. ❤️🐨😭 #sausagesizzle #prayforaustralia Photo by 📸 @dinuzzoamy

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4. Bega cubes and primo cabanossi.

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Afternoon tea time! Love a bit of cheese & cabanossi combo. Will prep a couple of little containers & keep them handy for when I get the munchies . . . . . #keto #lowcarb #sydneyketo #ketosydney #nosugar #sugarfree #lunch #brunch #breakfast #snack #food #cheese #cabanossi #yum #yummy #yuminthetum #getinmybelly

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5. Chips with chicken salt.

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#foodphotography #hotchips #chickensalt #happynewyear2020

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6. Meat pie in a bowl of pea soup.

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When you can’t be bothered going to Adelaide… #piefloater #gourmetaf

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7. Big, fried potato circles.

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Our Scallop Wallop may be ending soon, but don't forget we've got regular and sweet potato scallops (seasonally) to add to a burger or have as a side any time 🥔👌 . #beefysburgers #scallopwallop #potatoscallop #penrith #highstreet

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8. Chicken parma is a staple…at the pub.

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Chicken Parma with a deliciously crispy coating, smothered in a hearty homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese goes down a real treat! Have you tried our version of this authentic Italian dish yet? . . . . . . . . . . #chickenparma #chickenparmigiana #chickenparmesan #pubgrub #pubfood #foodpornography #foodiesofinsta #phuketfood #phuketfoodies #italianfood #comfortfood #lunch #dinner #winnerwinnerchickendinner #cafeinphuket #bistro #coffeeshop #gallerycafebypinky #phuket #thailand #eatinthailand #thainess

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9. Chiko Roll: Cabbage stuffed, deep-fried pastry roll.

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Back in Australia, good old Chiko Roll #chikoroll #yumsticks

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10. Known as Macca’s over there.

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Maccas #maccas #maccasrun #maccasforlife #mcdonalds #lilydale #lilydalevictoria #lilydalemaccas #signage #sign #mcdonaldssign #maccassign #aussieslang #aussieslangwords #aussieslangisreal #aussiestyle #melbourne #australia #straya #mexicanaenmelbourne #mexicaninmelbourne #mexicanabroad

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11. Burger with beetroot, pineapple, and a fried egg.

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AUSSIE BURGERS ARE BACK FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Get ready to wrap your laughing gear around this lot as Chef Darren & Max sort out your Labor Day midweek dinner plans with classic Aussie Burgers on the menu. Happening next week on Labor Day, 1st May from 5pm till late! _ Our Aussie Burgers with the Lot is piled up with beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, grilled pineapple, pickled beetroot, dry-cured bacon, house-made BBQ sauce & a glorious fried egg! It’s definitely a winner, guaranteed to leave a mess & a satisfied stomach. 
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Wash it down with our $10 Happy Hour that runs all night long for beers & wines! Gather your crew & make a booking by messaging us here. _
Reservations are also available for brunch on 1st May Labor Day public holiday. Feel free to message us for bookings. *We will not be serving our regular dinner menu on 1st May #thelokalsg #livelovelokal #eatdrinklokal

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12. And finally, drinking out of a shoe…

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TAG someone who needs to do a shoey this weekend 🍻👟 seshtees.clm

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Well, that sure was an insightful trip Down Under, yes?

What do you think? Have you been to Aussie and tried any of their food?

Tell us all about your experiences in the comments, please!