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Chiko Roll: Roll a mixture of cabbage, carrot, beef, and spices in a pastry tube and deep-fry until golden.

Introduction: What is a Chiko Roll?

The Chiko Roll is a popular Australian fast food snack that has been around for over 60 years. It was first introduced in 1951 by Frank McEnroe in Bendigo, Victoria. The Chiko Roll is a savory pastry tube filled with a mixture of cabbage, carrot, beef, and spices that is then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is a staple snack sold at sporting events, food fairs, and convenience stores throughout Australia.

Ingredients and Preparation of Chiko Roll

The key ingredients in a Chiko Roll are cabbage, carrot, beef, and spices. The filling is made by finely shredding the cabbage and carrot and mixing it with cooked minced beef and a blend of spices such as onion, garlic, and pepper. The mixture is then rolled up in a pastry tube and sealed with egg wash. The pastry is made by mixing flour, salt, and water until it forms a smooth dough that is then rolled out thinly and cut into a rectangular shape.

Cooking and Serving Chiko Roll to Perfection

To cook the Chiko Roll, it is deep-fried in hot oil until it is golden brown and crispy. It is important to ensure that the oil is hot enough so that the pastry does not become oily or soggy. Once it is cooked, the Chiko Roll is served hot and crispy with tomato sauce or sweet chili sauce. It is a perfect snack for on-the-go or as a quick meal when paired with a side of chips or salad.

In conclusion, the Chiko Roll is a popular Australian snack that has stood the test of time. It is a perfect combination of savory meat and vegetables wrapped in a crispy pastry tube. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, the Chiko Roll is a must-try for anyone looking to experience authentic Australian cuisine.

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Make Carrot Cake Waffles Yourself

Do you have carrots? Sure, we have – in the form of golden brown carrot cake waffles! Instead of cakes, cupcakes, and the like, we don’t serve the spring classic out of the oven, but out of a waffle iron. Together with the creamy frosting, this combination has an unbeatable taste and is ready in 30 minutes. EAT SMARTER has the simple recipe for making carrot cake waffles yourself!

Sweet carrot cake from the waffle iron

Carrot cake, carrot cake, or carrot cake: The sweet specialty is world-famous under many names and is served in just as many different forms. In addition to cakes, cupcakes, and muffins, the classic can also be prepared as a waffle – practical to take away and quick to make. With a large blob of frosting on top, the carrot cake waffles taste simply heavenly!

Thanks to the wholemeal spelled flour used and the complex carbohydrates and fiber it contains, the waffles fill you up for a long time and keep your blood sugar level constant. This carrot cake variant is a great alternative for breakfast, instead of cake in the afternoon or for Easter brunch.

Make carrot cake waffles yourself

The ingredients:

  • 200 g butter (room temperature)
  • 100 grams of sugar
  • 6 eggs (size M)
  • 300 g almonds (ground)
  • 80 g wholemeal spelled flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 300 g carrots (grated)
  • 500 g low-fat quark
  • 150 g natural yogurt
  • 50 g powdered sugar

The preparation:

  1. Cut the butter into small pieces and, using a food processor (or hand mixer), cream together with the sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Now mix all six eggs with the butter mixture one after the other.
  3. In another bowl, mix the ground almonds, wholemeal spelled flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and mix thoroughly with the egg mixture.
  4. Now stir the grated carrots into the batter and let it swell for about ten minutes. Meanwhile, heat up the waffle iron.
  5. Now put the batter in portions in the waffle iron and bake for about five minutes until golden brown – allow to cool.
  6. In the meantime, prepare the frosting: mix the quark, yogurt, and icing sugar together in a bowl until you get a creamy mass, and serve with the carrot cake waffles.
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