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 +====== Australia Northern Territory Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Barramundi Fillets (Top End rivers & coasts) ==== 
 +The Northern Territory’s signature fish, often grilled over open flame or wrapped in paperbark. [([[https://www.thebetterfish.com/cooking/barramundi-around-the-world/|The Better Fish]])]
 +
 +==== Crocodile Tail Steak ==== 
 +Lean white meat, often marinated in garlic or lemon myrtle, then pan-fried or barbecued. [([[https://lubnascookbook.com/2019/05/29/crocodile-steak/|Lubna's Cookbook]])]
 +
 +==== Kangaroo Stir-Fry with Bush Spices ==== 
 +Tender roo meat paired with native pepperberry, lemon myrtle, and fresh vegetables. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwRbSuJmEqo|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Mud Crab Curry (Darwin influence) ==== 
 +Large Top End mud crabs simmered in a rich curry sauce, inspired by Southeast Asian flavors. [([[https://gdaysouffle.com/darwin-chili-mud-crab/|G'Day Souffle]])]
 +
 +==== Mango Cheesecake (Darwin specialty) ==== 
 +Celebrating the Territory’s mango season, with tropical sweetness in a creamy dessert. [([[https://www.facebook.com/SucculentBite/videos/mango-cheesecake-dessert-cheesecake/666863025763260/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Bush Tomato Relish ====
 +Made from native desert tomatoes, served with meats or damper bread. [([[https://delishglobe.com/recipe/australian-bush-tomato-chutney/|Delish Globe]])]
 +
 +==== Buffalo Steak (Arnhem Land & Top End) ====
 +Wild water buffalo meat, now also farmed, grilled or slow-roasted. [([[https://www.fadingdfarm.com/cooking-water-buffalo|Fading D Farm]])]
 +
 +==== Green Ant Sorbet ==== 
 +A modern twist using native green tree ants, which give a citrusy tang to frozen desserts. [([[https://warndu.com/blogs/first-nations-food-guide/green-ants-the-future-of-food|Warndu]])]
 +
 +==== Goanna Roast (Traditional Aboriginal food) ==== 
 +A rare but traditional bush tucker, roasted in ground ovens. [([[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/australia-food-blog/2015/jul/08/how-to-cook-meat-and-veg-the-indigenous-way|The Guardian]])]
 +
 +==== Magpie Goose Stew (Top End wetlands) ==== 
 +A prized seasonal bird, stewed with native herbs and sometimes yams. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aShXwWxvUS4|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Witchetty Grubs (Central desert regions) ==== 
 +Iconic bush food, eaten raw for their nutty flavor or lightly roasted in ashes. [([[https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/witchetty-grubs-bush-tucker|Atlas Obscura]])]
 +
 +==== Darwin Laksa ==== 
 +A fusion dish from Darwin’s famous markets, combining Malaysian-style laksa with fresh NT seafood. [([[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-21/laksa-darwin-nt-parap-rapid-creek-markets/104308006|ABC]])]
 +
 +==== Paperbark-Smoked Fish ==== 
 +Traditional Aboriginal method, wrapping fish in paperbark and smoking it over coals. [([[https://www.bidfood.com.au/blog/paperbark-smoked-barramundi-fillets/|Bidfood]])]
 +
 +==== Quandong Pie ====
 +Sweet, tangy native desert fruit baked into pies or tarts [([[https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw/recipe/quandong-pie/8y78ana3e|SBS Australia]])]
 +
 +==== Camel Curry (Central Australia) ==== 
 +From the introduced camel population, slow-cooked with spices for a hearty dish. [([[https://www.thecherrytomato.com/post/camel-curry|The Cherry Tomato]])]
 +
 +{{tag>food culture geography}}
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