Traditional Aussie Barbecue
"Shrimps on the barbie." Image from Flickr. Creator: odonata98
We can't have a virtual tour of Australia without firing up the barbie (say bah-bey in your best Australian accent). If you have a grill at home and food in the fridge, then you're ready to barbecue, mate! Of course, shrimp are iconic, but a nice snag (sausage) will do anytime, as will any veggies you got. To keep it Aussie, if your mates come over, they gotta bring a plate of somethin' good! Now, sides are just as important as what goes on the fire (fi-yah), but barbecues are communal, and everything is shared. Keep those principles in mind, and if you'd like more info on Australian barbie history and how to host your own, read this beauty of an article from the Glenroy Bakery blog.
Pisupo Stir Fry
Drawing of pisupo stir fry. Image from thespinoff.com
Derived from Ajlee.blog: Pisupo is an affordable, favorite dish of people in Vanuatu. It's composed of canned corned beef, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, and mixed vegetables. This is an affordable, easy to make dish.
Yapese Taro Fritters
Taro fritters. Image from fullofplants.com.
Yap is an island nation in Micronesia, and a staple vegetable of theirs is taro root. This is an easy recipe to make at home, requiring few ingredients and utensils. Obviously, taro root will be hard to come by for most of us. So, try substituting sweet potato in place of both the taro and carrot to make this recipe!
*Pro-Tip: Get some cheese cloth to put the shaved sweet potato into and ring out the excess liquid before combining your mixture so your fritters hold together and crisp up nicely!
Otai - Tongan Watermelon Drink
A garnished glass of otai. Image from pineappleandcoconut.com
This is an easy DIY beverage perfect for warm, summer days. It is a favorite amongst many Polynesians. All the ingredients can be obtained from your local grocer, and all the cooking equipment you need is a large knife, a large bowl, a fork, and a stirring spoon - and cups, of course. Maybe a grater depending on whether you decided to shred some of the produce or buy pre-shredded.
