Top 6 Australian Sandwiches and Wraps

An institution at many pubs, restaurants, and cafés in Australia, Australian burger with the lot first made its appearance in the 1940s, when beetroot started to be added to the burger alongside onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and meat. The inclusion of canned beetroot on a burger was possible due to the fact that there were two canneries that opened during the 1930s and the 1940s. Today, there is still a heated debate about the inclusion of beetroot - some say it is obligatory, while the others claim it's a travesty. Burgers with beetroot rose in popularity during the 1950s and the 1960s, but in the 1970s, with the opening of fast-food chain restaurants such as McDonald's and Hungry Jacks, its popularity began to wane. However, it still remains a much-loved Aussie delicacy with its remarkable combination of flavors - a slice of pineapple, meat, canned beetroot, fried egg, and chili mayonnaise on top.Expand

Avocado toast is a dish consisting of a piece of toasted bread topped with a combination of mashed avocados, salt, pepper, and (sometimes) citrus juice. There are many varieties of this dish, so it can be enriched with ingredients such as salmon, tomatoes, onions, eggs, garlic, cheese, olive oil, or red pepper flakes. Although the dish is quite simple and straightforward, the location of its origin is not – some claim that it is an Australian invention, while others proclaim that Los Angeles is the place where it was born. Regardless of its origin, avocado toast started its modern-day revival on Instagram, and it has been trending across the globe ever since.Expand

Continental roll is an Australian sandwich influenced by Italian cuisine. The sandwich consists of a crusty and chewy bread roll filled with cheese, Italian cold cuts (usually mixed meat – mortadella, salami, and coppa) and a variety of condiments. Pickled eggplants and sun-dried tomatoes are the most common condiments, but there is also a choice of typical Australian ingredients such as grated carrots and beetroots. The sandwiches are traditionally sold at delis and lunch bars, and they usually can't be found in supermarkets.Expand

Fritz and sauce is a classic Australian sandwich that's especially beloved by children. It consists of two slices of bread, a bit of tomato sauce, and fritz. Fritz is a type of sausage made of beef, lamb, and pork trimmings, starch, flour, and seasonings. The bread is buttered, then topped with the fritz slices and sauce. The sandwich is completed with the second slice of bread on top. Fritz is a tribute to the large number of German settlers in South Australia, and this sandwich is usually prepared for school lunch or an afternoon hike.Expand

Spaghetti jaffle is a traditional sandwich that's also quite popular in Japan. The sandwich usually consists of spaghetti, a bread roll or sliced bread, butter, grated cheese, and a sauce (often tomatoes and onions). The spaghetti are cooked until al dente, or you can just use leftover spaghetti. The pasta is cooked with the sauce. The bread is split, buttered, and each slice is topped with the spaghetti, sauce, and grated cheese. The slices are joined into a sandwich that is often cooked until the bread is well toasted, although it can also be served cold. In Tokyo, the sandwich is typically made with a meat sauce and a sliced French roll.Expand

Hamdog is an unusual hybrid sandwich originating from Western Australia. This creation of Mark Murray dates back to 2004 and consists of a specially shaped bread bun that hides a beef patty that's cut in half and a frankfurter sausage placed in between the two halves as a hybrid of a hot dog and a hamburger. They're topped with ingredients such as pickles, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and sauces. Nowadays, the hamdog's future is a bit rocky, but it's still sold in fast food joints and at events such as sporting matches and community markets. Interestingly, it has even been featured on the Jimmy Kimmel Show in the USA.Expand