Top 5 Things to Do in Australia
Australia is well known for its relaxed culture and love of sport. Home to an abundance of wildlife species and stunning beaches, Australia provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable visit.
Pupils acquire knowledge about Australia, including its location and size. They then compare it with other nations or continents.
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1. Chicken Parmigiana
There’s nothing more iconically Australian than a classic chicken parm – an indulgent pub meal topped with ham and melty cheese that pairs perfectly with chips for easy home preparation. This meal makes an easy contribution to Aussie pub grub menus everywhere!
Prepare the ingredients. Combine flour, salt and pepper in one bowl while whisking the egg with milk/water in another. Next, coat each chicken fillet in flour first before applying it to an egg wash and finally bread crumbs.
Few dishes elicit such regional names as Chicken Parmigiana (or parm, parmi or parma). It is a 20th century take on traditional Italian melanzane alla Parmigiana made of crumbed eggplant covered with tomato sauce and mounds of mozzarella cheese smothered in tomato broth.
2. Pavlova
Named for Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this signature meringue dessert has long been enjoyed across Australia and New Zealand. Though its origin remains uncertain (both countries claim ownership), food historian and anthropologist Helen Leach, co-author of The Pavlova Story: A Slice of New Zealand Culinary History suggests an unidentified pastry chef from a Wellington hotel is generally acknowledged for creating the first modern pavlova recipe in 1926.
To create a Pavlova, separate your egg whites and beat them with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until your mixture becomes stiff and glossy.
3. Meat Pie
The iconic Australian meat pie is an everyday food item found at petrol stations, restaurants and sporting events alike – as well as being an extremely popular takeaway option.
Pies feature shortcrust bases and puff pastry lids (store bought is fine, while homemade versions may work better). Blind baking the shell before filling should ensure complete cooking of its filling.
Fillings typically consist of beef, but there are numerous variations ranging from simple to more sophisticated options available to you. The ideal dishes feature chunks of fall apart beef covered by an irresistibly aromatic gravy – something money cannot buy!
4. Pizza
Since Domino’s decision to drop their Margherita pizza option, other supermarkets have been competing hard for customers. We put Woolworths, Aldi, McCain and Coles through rigorous taste-tests; Aldi easily won out thanks to generous toppings on thin crust bases that cook efficiently, while McCain failed in terms of flavor options and tasty combinations such as ham cheese and bacon toppings.
Australia, commonly referred to as The Land Down Under or Sahul, is a vast island and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere and bordering Pacific Ocean. Home of Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and AC/DC; home to many attractions throughout its borders.
5. Slipper Lobster
Crayfishes, marine crustaceans that can reach over one kilogram in weight, live in coastal rocky scree, caves, and crevices up to 100 meters deep in depth. Females carry bright orange eggs in pouches under their abdomens for safekeeping.
Slipper lobsters (Scyllarides brasiliensis and Thenus parindicus) are commercially fished species in Queensland waters and do not possess claws like true lobsters, rather related to spiny lobsters. Instead, their antennae look like wide plates with hinged ends that they use to dig through sandy seabed for food such as mollusks and other crustaceans.
6. Lamington
Lamington National Park offers travelers an abundance of attractions that showcase both natural splendor and history, making it a must-see location. Renowned for its lush rainforests, diverse wildlife species and breathtaking vistas – Lamington is sure to please every traveler who visits!
Lord Lamington was a British Governor of Queensland at the turn of the 20th century. One of his kitchen maids accidentally dropped some sponge cake in chocolate sauce; rather than throw it away, Lord Lamington decided to roll it up in coconut instead and enjoy his creation!
Lamingtons have become an iconic Australian dessert, served at tea time or family picnics alike. Today’s version accommodates for various dietary restrictions with vegan and gluten-free versions being readily available.
