Famous Aussie Food Favorites
From Vegemite to vanilla slice, discover the famous food staples authentic Australians can't go without.
Prawn Salad
As popular as the phrase is, Australians don't "throw shrimp on the barbie." While barbecue is big Down Under, "shrimp" are referred to as "prawns," and one popular dish is the Prawn Salad. There are many different ways to make a Prawn Salad—with avocado, mangoes, tomatoes or other fruits and vegetables—but one common thread is that rarely any lettuce is used.
Published 01/18/2011