In the opinion of many people, the traditional Australian cuisine is something absolutely exotic and full of incredible delicacies, such as koala and kangaroo meat. In reality, Brisbane restaurants offer very simple, delicious, and healthy food. Seafood and fish are the basis of the local restaurants’ menus. As a rule, fruits of the sea are grilled and then served with various vegetables. The majority of local desserts contain fruit.
However, there is still truly unusual food in the national cuisine of the region, and “pie floater” is definitely in this list. This is a small pie, the diameter of which is usually 10-12 centimeters. The unusual name explains the dish precisely – this pie is served only together with the split pea puree soup. As this soup is quite thick, the pie really “floats” on its surface. The pie is made of yeastless dough and stuffed with meat and vegetables. The dish is incredibly nutritious and popular, so it is possible to find it not only in local restaurants but also in small food carts that are always present on popular streets of Brisbane.
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