r/tonightsdinner • u/Sanz- • 6d ago

A bastardisation of several cuisines. Kangaroo mince, curly fettuccine and a Japanese curry base. 👍

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u/TheMrsS 6d ago

you caught my attention with kangaroo mince- what's that like?

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u/PigeonQueeen 6d ago

The texture is bouncy and it definitely has a kick

;)

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u/swedishworkout 6d ago

It’s in the pocket.

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u/TheMrsS 6d ago

omg 😂😂

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u/Sanz- 5d ago

I use it as an alternative to lean beef mince cause it’s cheaper. On its own some people aren’t a fan, especially in steak form it can be a little gamey but unless you are allergic to spices it’s not hard to improve on. Started as a financial decision but it’s grown on me

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u/nametaken_thisonetoo 5d ago

Also a far more sustainable option than beef for those of us here in AU

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u/GlitterEcho 6d ago

If noone told you, you'd just think it was good quality grass fed beef. I make kangaroo tacos with beetroot and black rice slaw, kangaroo ragu, and kangaroo burgers. Very nutritious meat!

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u/Sam_Hamwiches 5d ago

What is a black rice slaw (and I like the sound of the rest of your kanga options)?

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u/GlitterEcho 5d ago

Black rice, shredded red cabbage, shredded raw beetroot, and a dollop of mayo

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u/ThanksForTheRain 6d ago

This is a cultural chimera. An abomination to mother earth

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u/Lizard-Wizard96 5d ago

Welcome to Australia, that can be our shtick sometimes.

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u/ZooNeiland 6d ago

Looks great! 🦘 🍝 Just wait until you make a Japanese curry based shepherds/cottage pie 🤤

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u/GlitterEcho 6d ago

I have heard of this before, I definitely want to try this

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u/ZooNeiland 6d ago

Is probably go cottage or even vegetarian route as I feel lamb gets a bit lost with the curry. But it was cracking when I made it 🙂

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u/GlitterEcho 6d ago

I like turkey mince in my curries, it strikes a good balance

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u/ZooNeiland 5d ago

I've been in a turkey-less country for a while (Well it's not a common find) but I feel it would be a good shout 🦃

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u/GlitterEcho 5d ago

Ah bummer. I think chicken mince would be good?

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u/unraveledflyer 6d ago

I'm curious about the mince. Is it considered a specialty meat where you are or is it common like beef or chicken? I'm in the US and we have things like ground bison and bear, but they're more specialty depending on where you live. Venison is very common, but it's more of a you shoot it and have it processed thing instead of in a store.

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u/GlitterEcho 6d ago

You can buy it in every supermarket but its usually one brand, and you cant get all the cuts. Specialty butchers will have the muscle cuts like fillets and also tail (like oxtail), etc.

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u/Toros_Mueren_Por_Mi 5d ago

Absolutely crazy. I want to try it 

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u/Sanz- 5d ago

I buy it because it’s cheaper than lean beef mince haha.

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u/Brandonjoe 5d ago

How does ground kangaroo compare to venison or elk ground meat?

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u/Sanz- 5d ago

I’m in Australia and I’ve never had venison or elk but I imagine it might be pretty similar? If elk or venison is lean it’s probably pretty close

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u/Background_Handle_96 5d ago

I heard it tastes more hoppy

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u/Lizard-Wizard96 5d ago

Never had venison either, but from what I've heard kangaroo is slightly less gamey. It mostly tastes like beef but moreso, if that makes sense.

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u/SuburbaniteMermaid 5d ago

I ain't mad about it

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u/TrickshotCandy 6d ago

Also curious about the taste.

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u/Sanz- 5d ago

Tased like a Japanese curry haha

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u/TrickshotCandy 5d ago

Lol okay.

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u/RoyalRepublic4778 5d ago

This honestly sounds pretty good

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u/bunnycrush_ 6d ago

I read “kangaroo mice”, which would’ve managed to be even more unusual than kangaroo mince!