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Nutritional Values

🔥290kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

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Chiko Roll

How to order / say it
Say it Chiko Roll — [Chiko Roll]
Order I'd like a Chiko Roll, please.
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A deep-fried roll filled with meat and vegetables.

Why try it?

The Chiko Roll is an iconic Australian snack, embodying the spirit of convenience and innovation that underscores much of Melbourne's street food culture. It's a nostalgic favorite at festivals and events across the city.

How it tastes

Savory and crispy, with a crunchy exterior that yields to a flavorful, hearty mix of meat and vegetables inside. The aroma of fried batter intertwines with the meaty filling for a distinctly appetizing scent.

Origin & History — first documented: 1951

Invented in the 1950s as a portable snack ideal for enjoying at sporting events, the Chiko Roll's compact design and robust flavor quickly captured the Australian public's heart, becoming a staple of fast food culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 150 g beef
  • 🥕 100 g cabbage
  • 🥕 50 g celery
  • 🥕 50 g carrot
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 1 egg

Method

  1. 1 Combine finely chopped vegetables and minced beef in a bowl.
  2. 2 Roll into cylinder shapes and wrap in pastry dough.
  3. 3 Brush rolls with beaten egg and deep fry until golden brown.
  4. 4 Serve hot with condiments of choice.

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