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New South Wales cuisine

Sydney Rock Oysters

Iconic to NSW, these oysters are smaller and sweeter than Pacific oysters, often served freshly shucked with lemon. 1)

Balmain Bugs (Flathead Lobster)

A Sydney delicacy, grilled or pan-fried with garlic butter or chili-lime dressing. 2)

Meat Pie with Pea Mash (“Pie Floater” Sydney-style)

A hearty pub dish with a meat pie served on a bed of mushy peas. 3)

Hunter Valley Cheese & Wine Pairing

Local cheeses like washed rind or goat’s cheese paired with Semillon or Shiraz. 4)

Parramatta Eel Pie (Colonial heritage)

Once a staple for settlers, eel pies nod to the rivers and Indigenous fishing traditions. 5)

John Dory Fillets (Sydney fish markets)

A local favorite fish, often pan-seared with lemon myrtle butter. 6)

Anzac Biscuits (with a NSW twist)

Traditional oat and golden syrup biscuits, often linked to Sydney’s ANZAC heritage. 7)

Finger Lime Pavlova

A modern spin on the classic Aussie dessert, using native finger limes grown in NSW. 8)

Blue Mountains Trout

Freshwater trout, often smoked or grilled, caught in the cool mountain streams. 9)

Kangaroo Loin with Davidson’s Plum Jus

Gamey kangaroo meat balanced with tart native fruits. 10)

Bush Tucker Damper (NSW Outback)

Traditional soda bread baked in campfire coals, sometimes flavored with wattleseed. 11)

Sydney Fish Market Laksa

A multicultural favorite in Sydney, made with fresh seafood straight from the market. 12)

Moreton Bay Bug & Avocado Salad

While the bugs come from further north, they’re a luxury item in Sydney’s fine dining scene. 13)

Saltbush Lamb (Western NSW)

Lamb raised on native saltbush pastures, giving the meat a unique flavor. 14)

Macadamia Nut Tart (Northern Rivers)

Using locally grown macadamias in a buttery caramelized tart. 15)

new_south_wales_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2025/10/01 01:37 by aga