Saturday, March 7, 2009

Native Bush Food and Spices from Central Australia

Everything from the land, flora and fauna are edible from roots, nectar flowers, fruits and grass, to insects (ants, grubs, worms) and many more.





These spices make useful marinate, seasoning, dips and condiments.
In the above photo, from top to bottom :
Wattle Seed - filled with flavours of walnuts, coffee, hazelnut and chocolate, giving an excellent rich taste to desserts, cakes, breads, meat dishes and sauces.
Ground Bush Tomato - gives a tangy taste similar to sun-dried tomatoes to casseroles, soups, marinades, sauces and dips. Do not overcook and add towards the end of cooking.
Lemon Myrtle - a very versatile seasoning with a refreshing aroma of lemon and lemongrass. A superb seasoning for fish and other white meats and poultry. It is gives an exceptional flavour to desserts, cakes, ice cream, biscuits and salad dressings.

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