Classic foods that are true West Australian tucker
Want to get a taste of real West Aussie tucker? Seek out these dishes.
Where is the best lobster in the world? Right off our coast of course. If you feel like getting stuck into this WA delicacy on WA Day, you could do worse than take a day trip to Cervantes to dine at The Lobster Shack which serves this delicious crustacean while looking out at the glorious Indian Ocean from which it came. Ahh, it's good to be a sandgroper. A conti roll from Lo Presti and Son. Credit: Supplied / Supplied
The Italian-Australian sandwich we lay claim to as our own is the ultimate lunchtime hero in this part of the world. There are many places slinging excellent contis, but our favourites include The Re Store in Northbridge and Leederville, Montello On Main in Osborne Park and Lo Presti & Son in East Freo. Masters spearmint Milk. Credit: Supplied
Masters created this bright-green spearmint flavoured dairy concoction and for some reason, us weirdos on the West Coast can't get enough of it. Does it taste like toothpaste in milk? Yes. But will we defend it to the death filled with a misplaced sense of patriotism? Also yes. Kirks Kole Beer. Credit: Supplied
Despite the name, there is no actual beer in this drink that tastes a little bit like Coke but is definitely not Coke. How to describe the taste? Hmm. Like late summer, cricket on the telly, aircon's conked it, skin flaky with salt water and sunscreen, grabbing a Kole Beer from the back of the garage fridge 'cos mum said you can have a fizzy drink while she searches for the old fan in the back shed. It tastes a bit like that. Geraldton wax. Credit: Leyanne Baillie / The West Australian
This West Aussie flower has a delicious lime-like flavour and is a great example of the many local flavours that are yet to become commonplace in our kitchens. You can buy dried Geraldton Wax for cooking from worngundidj.org.au or tuckerbush.com.au, or keep an eye out for it on menus at restaurants like Old Young's Kitchen, Wildflower or Hearth Restaurant.
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