Is it wrong to eat the Kangaroo - Our National Animal?
NotEmphatic
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Had a brilliant Aussie Day.
Rode the motorbike to the beach, watched test cricket on TV and enjoyed Kangaroo fillets, asparagus and Australian Rose for lunch.
Kanga meat is super tasty, very low in fat, packed with nutrients, super high in protein and completely free range.
It's on our coat of arms.
Would you eat the National Animal?
Cheers
Rode the motorbike to the beach, watched test cricket on TV and enjoyed Kangaroo fillets, asparagus and Australian Rose for lunch.
Kanga meat is super tasty, very low in fat, packed with nutrients, super high in protein and completely free range.
It's on our coat of arms.
Would you eat the National Animal?
Cheers
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I already do.0
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It’s too gamey. Sits heavily in my belly and makes it ache. I feed it to my dog though.
Wonder if wallaby would be more tender?
Sounds like a nice Sunday. I went to Bunnings. That’s pretty Aussie in itself.3 -
It’s too gamey. Sits heavily in my belly and makes it ache. I feed it to my dog though.
Wonder if wallaby would be more tender?
Sounds like a nice Sunday. I went to Bunnings. That’s pretty Aussie in itself.
Have you ever tried it in bolognese or chili? I find cooking it that way hides the taste a lot.0 -
I like it, but not as a steak. I eat it in chillis and bolognaise and as an entree, but I find it to gamey for a main meal. I hhave also eaten Emu, Crocodile and Witchety Grubs.2
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I'd try it.0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »I like it, but not as a steak. I eat it in chillis and bolognaise and as an entree, but I find it to gamey for a main meal. I hhave also eaten Emu, Crocodile and Witchety Grubs.
One of our supermarkets stocked Croc for a while... I liked it! I think there's a local butcher who sells it too, but it's not in a shopping centre I go to much.0 -
@livingleanlivingclean maybe I’ll try some ‘roo chilli. I don’t mind some of the ‘roo sausages on occasion.
I had crocodile years ago when I was deep in croc territory (The Daintree Rainforest). I wondered if I was tempting fate lol0 -
This food choice had me wondering...why don't we totally eat more kanga and croc?
These animals are sustainable, not endangered and free, I think, of the nasties I suspect are in beef, pork, chicken and some fish.
Should we promote this food as Aussie, clean and healthful?0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »It’s too gamey. Sits heavily in my belly and makes it ache. I feed it to my dog though.
Wonder if wallaby would be more tender?
Sounds like a nice Sunday. I went to Bunnings. That’s pretty Aussie in itself.
Have you ever tried it in bolognese or chili? I find cooking it that way hides the taste a lot.
Hi,
The trick to get tender kanga is a short cook. There is so little fat that the moisture disappears rapidly.
I reckon I will add chilli.
I also want to try it with bush tucker foods like quondong and lemon myrte (if I can find it).
Kanga meat built this early country!0 -
NotEmphatic wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »It’s too gamey. Sits heavily in my belly and makes it ache. I feed it to my dog though.
Wonder if wallaby would be more tender?
Sounds like a nice Sunday. I went to Bunnings. That’s pretty Aussie in itself.
Have you ever tried it in bolognese or chili? I find cooking it that way hides the taste a lot.
Hi,
The trick to get tender kanga is a short cook. There is so little fat that the moisture disappears rapidly.
I reckon I will add chilli.
I also want to try it with bush tucker foods like quondong and lemon myrte (if I can find it).
Kanga meat built this early country!
Slow cooking is good for me - I don't find quick cooking steaks makes it tender, just blue. By chili I mean chili con carne, not just adding spice to the steak!0 -
I had camel meat the other day. I wouldn't eat it again, but to be fair, I just dislike meat in general. It was too lean, but oddly a little bit more flavorful than beef, which I hate. Might have been the spices, which were good. I suspect I would have hated it if it weren't ground, spiced right, and cooked with lots of chopped tomatoes (a local dish eaten with bread like a dip).0
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Kangaroo?? If given the chance I'd eat people6
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I don’t eat it - because I don’t like the flavour.
If you enjoy the taste, I think it’s a good thing to eat, there is no shortage of them.0 -
100% would try. I want to try all the meats. Well, most meats.
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Alatariel75 wrote: »I like it, but not as a steak. I eat it in chillis and bolognaise and as an entree, but I find it to gamey for a main meal. I hhave also eaten Emu, Crocodile and Witchety Grubs.
Aren't Grubs a bug??? What do they taste like?
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I wouldn't eat it, I don't eat Lamb either, just the smell of it makes me want to retch. There's enough meat choices out there without having to eat our national emblem, what's next.. Roasted Koala??2
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NotEmphatic wrote: »This food choice had me wondering...why don't we totally eat more kanga and croc?
These animals are sustainable, not endangered and free, I think, of the nasties I suspect are in beef, pork, chicken and some fish.
Should we promote this food as Aussie, clean and healthful?
We should. It's all the things you say as well as lean. It's also very cheap, but it hasn't overly caught on.Alatariel75 wrote: »I like it, but not as a steak. I eat it in chillis and bolognaise and as an entree, but I find it to gamey for a main meal. I hhave also eaten Emu, Crocodile and Witchety Grubs.
Aren't Grubs a bug??? What do they taste like?
Not a lot, really! They're more of a texture than a taste.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »I like it, but not as a steak. I eat it in chillis and bolognaise and as an entree, but I find it to gamey for a main meal. I hhave also eaten Emu, Crocodile and Witchety Grubs.
Aren't Grubs a bug??? What do they taste like?
Not a lot, really! They're more of a texture than a taste.
Slimy, yet satisfying?4 -
Christine_72 wrote: »I wouldn't eat it, I don't eat Lamb either, just the smell of it makes me want to retch. There's enough meat choices out there without having to eat our national emblem, what's next.. Roasted Koala??
Yeah but we keep having to cull kangaroos (at least in some areas) whereas koalas are, if not exactly endangered , under threat.
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I've eaten it, yes. I don't feel particularly sentimental about it and I like that they're free range. I quite like the taste but I'm not a big meat eater in general.0
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American here, but I've seen it in some cat foods in AU? Is that accurate?
As for crocodiles, NotEmphatic, I have had those! Lightly battered and fried and on a stick, lol. It was super good though.
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American here, but I've seen it in some cat foods in AU? Is that accurate?
As for crocodiles, NotEmphatic, I have had those! Lightly battered and fried and on a stick, lol. It was super good though.
Usually dog food... I have neither a dog or cat, but I've never seen it as cat food0 -
I dont mind Kangaroo but not too regularly becuase I start to get sick of the strong flavour. Haven't tried it minced - will have to give it a go!
Croc they sold at our local Coles for a little while and I tried it and thought it was pretty damn good actually!
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counting_kilojoules wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I wouldn't eat it, I don't eat Lamb either, just the smell of it makes me want to retch. There's enough meat choices out there without having to eat our national emblem, what's next.. Roasted Koala??
Yeah but we keep having to cull kangaroos (at least in some areas) whereas koalas are, if not exactly endangered , under threat.counting_kilojoules wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I wouldn't eat it, I don't eat Lamb either, just the smell of it makes me want to retch. There's enough meat choices out there without having to eat our national emblem, what's next.. Roasted Koala??
Yeah but we keep having to cull kangaroos (at least in some areas) whereas koalas are, if not exactly endangered , under threat.
Not to mention, the koalas are riddled with chlamidia (true story). Not all that appetising really.
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:noway: I don't like roo..
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We get roo burgers and sausages in my part of the UK. I like the sausage.1
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
Kangaroo is in one of the VIP Fussy Cats Grainfree range here in Aus. Not sure whether it is in any other supermarket brands. I've bought it in vacuum-packed bags from pet stores too. But I really can't stand the smell, so my cats aren't getting it anymore! I've never eaten it myself and now I don't think I ever will lol.
ETA: Never eaten kangaroo meat that is lol! Although I'm not tucking into the cat food either.
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American here, but I've seen it in some cat foods in AU? Is that accurate?
As for crocodiles, NotEmphatic, I have had those! Lightly battered and fried and on a stick, lol. It was super good though.
Hiya American Friend,
I felt kinda cheeky with my original post, I must admit.
A few years ago we Aussies were berated for eating our furry and cute National Animal.
It was quite a minor furore.
Wondered if I could stir a possum.
Sauteed Skippy?
Yes please!
I would definitely eat Croc lightly battered and fried and on a stick.
It would have to be a huuuuuuuuggggge stick!
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Hi Resler,
Our pampered cats and dogs do eat top quality roo meat.
I swear that they jump higher and faster afterwards!0 -
grew up on roo meat - mom/mum would cook it like steak and not tell us until after the fact
also have eaten horse while in spain1
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