What is "Authentic" Australian Cuisine?

Shayne said he wanted to try Australian Food. Of course, we have all heard of Vegemite, but what else is tried and true "Australian"!? So we set out on an "Edible Adventure" in search of an Authentic Australian Cuisine Experience.

When Shayne first arrived, we went to The Original Maltese Cafe. Shayne's family is from Malta and I thought he could use a taste of home. FUN FACT: Maltese is the 14th most common ancestry in Australia. Pastizzi is not technically "Australian cuisine" but I thought I'd include it anyway.

While at Bondi we ate Spanish Churros & Chocolate. Again not Australian Cuisine, but Shayne has a history with Spain, and boy did we enjoy it!

Next we had an Authentic Australian Burger with Beetroot, a Fried Egg and Pineapple. And of course Chips on the side!

We went to Pancakes on The Rocks and Shayne got the "Hot 'n' Troppo", which is Buttermilk pancakes with grilled banana, walnuts, cream, chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce plus a side of Strawberries. I had an Australian Traditional Style "Lemontyne" which is Buttermilk pancakes with lemon wedges, sugar crystals, and vanilla ice cream.

Australia is all about their "Take-Away" food and their coffee!

Sausage Roll with Tomato Sauce

Minced Beef Meat Pies with Tomato Sauce

Vegemite Toast

Gloria Jean's Coffee...much like Starbucks, but it's 100% Australian owned!

You know the reference "Put anotha' shrimp on the barbie", but the funny thing is, they don't even call it shrimp, they are referred to as PRAWNS out here. Australia has so many different types of seafood, but I think one of the most popular fish here is Barramundi and one night we had a lovely dinner of it at my Aunt's.

And then finally...

Shayne treated me to a wonderful dinner at The Meat & Wine Co.

We had this amazing dessert called The Grand Finale, with Vanilla Creme Brulee, Chocolate Fondante with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Banoffee Tart and Baked Passionfruit Yoghurt

It's also when Shayne tried...

Kangaroo!!! And he said it was delicious! We didn't take a photo of it, but I think the picture below gives you a nice depiction!

By the end, we overindulged ourselves a few (too many) times and I think we put on a few kilos, but it was completely worth it!!!