Why Tim Tam deserves more attention
Tim Tam rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The clean and straightforward complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using bush tucker wattle seed correctly takes real skill.
Australian cuisine has absorbed multicultural influences and developed a distinct contemporary style. I encountered it first in a backyard barbie and that context helped me understand it properly. Tim Tam with tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Tim Tam is the dish to start with.
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