British expat questions Aussies' love for beetroot: "Why is it in everything?"
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Despite being generally 'underrated' in other parts of the world, the humble beetroot is one of Australia's favourite and most well-loved vegetables. This delicious and nutritious veggie has been a staple in many Aussie kitchens for several decades now!
This is likely why young British expat living in Melbourne finds beetroot to be so prevalent in Australian cuisine.
Mykel, who was born in the Dominican Republic but lived in the UK before relocating to Australia, has amassed a following on her social media by comparing life in Australia with that in the UK and the Caribbean.
In a now-viral video she made with her cousin, Mykel wonders why the vegetable is so frequently used in Australian dishes like salads, burgers, and fritters.
Mykel asked why beetroot is so common in Australian food, saying it's everywhere. Credit: Healthline.
"So I'm with my cousin, and she thinks the same thing. There's beetroot in everything," Mykel said in the video uploaded on TikTok. "Literally everything. Every store has at least two to three items of beetroot in it."
"Why why why is beetroot in everything in Australia? Please answer us," she added.
Another video that Mykel uploaded showed a beetroot and caramelised onion fritter being sold in a restaurant, and in it, she could be heard asking, "Why is there beetroot in this?"
Naturally, dozens of Aussies rushed to the comments section to raise their points and defend the veggie.
One user remarked that beetroot is becoming more of a "cultural food," and then recommended that Mykel try topping her ham and cheese toasties with beetroot relish.
A second person highlighted the benefits of regularly eating the veggie, such as the high vitamin and mineral content and promotion of healthy blood flow.
Meanwhile, a third simply said they enjoy eating beetroot because it tastes "so good". They even mentioned their daughter, who eats them out of the can!
Did you know that the First World War was the catalyst for the rise in popularity of beetroot here in Australia?
You may find it hard to believe, but according to the website Love Beets, beetroot made its first appearance on Australian dishes (particularly in burgers) as part of a prank on US troops. Yes, a prank!
But since then, having a beetroot-stained wrapper or purple juice dripping down your hand has become a sign of a great hamburger. And by the time the 1950s and 1960s rolled around, beetroot had already established itself as a staple ingredient of the Australian diet.
Macca's even launched an "All Australian" burger with beetroot in it in the 70s! Do you remember it, folks?
If you're up for some trip down memory lane, check out the video below for a recipe on how to make beetroot burgers.
This one's also a vegan recipe – which means that it is guaranteed to be healthy, nutritious, and of course, delicious!
Credit: The Cooking Foodie.
This is likely why young British expat living in Melbourne finds beetroot to be so prevalent in Australian cuisine.
Mykel, who was born in the Dominican Republic but lived in the UK before relocating to Australia, has amassed a following on her social media by comparing life in Australia with that in the UK and the Caribbean.
In a now-viral video she made with her cousin, Mykel wonders why the vegetable is so frequently used in Australian dishes like salads, burgers, and fritters.
Mykel asked why beetroot is so common in Australian food, saying it's everywhere. Credit: Healthline.
"So I'm with my cousin, and she thinks the same thing. There's beetroot in everything," Mykel said in the video uploaded on TikTok. "Literally everything. Every store has at least two to three items of beetroot in it."
"Why why why is beetroot in everything in Australia? Please answer us," she added.
Another video that Mykel uploaded showed a beetroot and caramelised onion fritter being sold in a restaurant, and in it, she could be heard asking, "Why is there beetroot in this?"
Naturally, dozens of Aussies rushed to the comments section to raise their points and defend the veggie.
One user remarked that beetroot is becoming more of a "cultural food," and then recommended that Mykel try topping her ham and cheese toasties with beetroot relish.
A second person highlighted the benefits of regularly eating the veggie, such as the high vitamin and mineral content and promotion of healthy blood flow.
Meanwhile, a third simply said they enjoy eating beetroot because it tastes "so good". They even mentioned their daughter, who eats them out of the can!
Did you know that the First World War was the catalyst for the rise in popularity of beetroot here in Australia?
You may find it hard to believe, but according to the website Love Beets, beetroot made its first appearance on Australian dishes (particularly in burgers) as part of a prank on US troops. Yes, a prank!
But since then, having a beetroot-stained wrapper or purple juice dripping down your hand has become a sign of a great hamburger. And by the time the 1950s and 1960s rolled around, beetroot had already established itself as a staple ingredient of the Australian diet.
Macca's even launched an "All Australian" burger with beetroot in it in the 70s! Do you remember it, folks?
If you're up for some trip down memory lane, check out the video below for a recipe on how to make beetroot burgers.
This one's also a vegan recipe – which means that it is guaranteed to be healthy, nutritious, and of course, delicious!
Credit: The Cooking Foodie.
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