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When you travel overseas people often ask, “What is Australia’s cuisine?” and you reply “barbecues” (too American), “meat pies” (too British), “seafood” (too vague) or “pasta, sushi, pho and…” (multicultural fusion). Maybe we should be saying avocado smash with Vegemite, or a dukkah dusting, or a spritz of lime and coriander is our national dish – just add a poached egg. How about a brioche bun stuffed with pulled pork, bacon and egg, or fresh crayfish? Why not perfect corn fritters (crisp outside, creamy inside)? Australian cuisine could mean Melbourne cafe cuisine: relaxed, casual and democratic food.