Indigenous Australian cuisine

Indigenous Australian cuisine encompasses the traditional foods and cooking methods of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It features a diverse diet derived from the land and sea, including native plants like bush tomatoes and wattleseed, as well as animals such as kangaroo, emu, fish, and shellfish. Techniques often involve grilling, roasting, and pit cooking. These foods hold cultural significance and are integrated into ceremonies and stories. Modern Indigenous cuisine blends traditional ingredients with contemporary flavors, highlighting a deep connection to country and sustainable practices rooted in thousands of years of history.