NSW Department of Education Food in Australia Bush

NSW Department of Education Food in Australia: Bush Tucker Stage 4 -5: Food Technology

NSW Department of Education Content Students: ∙ investigate the use and nutritional values of bush tucker ingredients. 60, 000 year old Bush Tucker Food in Australia: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=australian+bush+foods&&view=detail&mid=CB 13 DE 6 E 98 A 08 DF 01756&&FO RM=VRDGAR Australian Bush Tucker Food: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=australian+bush+foods&&view=detail&mid=E 8 BF 655 D 8262 D 62 FB 87 A&rvsmi d=B 01 FC 6961 D 40 FD 5 D 6 F 09&FORM=VDQVAP The Australian Super Food Co: https: //austsuperfoods. com. au/nutrition/ The Nutritional Value of Bush Foods: http: //www. onyamagazine. com/lifestyle/food-drink/foodstuffs/move-aside-acai-berries/

NSW Department of Education Lemon Myrtle Lemon myrtle is a eucalypt and it has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, decongestant and calmative qualities. Source of calcium, carotenoid (for eye health), zinc, magnesium, vitamin A and E. The leaves can be used fresh, or dried and ground, and have flavour similar to lemon and lime. Lemon myrtle oil can be extracted from the leaves and used to flavour foods and for medicinal purposes. The leaves can also be soaked in boiling water (infused) to make a refreshing drink.

NSW Department of Education Davidson Plums There are many plums similar to the Davidson in appearance and nutritional value such as the Kakadu, Illawarra and Burdekin varieties. Davidson, Illawarra and Burdekin plums have twelve times the antioxidants of blueberries and are high in Vitamin C.

NSW Department of Education Finger Limes There are many different colours of finger limes ranging from green to brown. Source of folate, potassium, vitamin E and C. The caviar (seeds) have a zesty lime flavour and can be used instead of limes in recipes. The finger lime can also be used to make jams, producing a tangy flavour due to the high tannin level in the skin.

NSW Department of Education Native Mint Native mint is a small-leafed plant with a true mint aroma and flavour and can be used wherever mint is normally used in a recipe. It is also suitable for use as an infusion. Source of antioxidants, vitamin A, C and E, beta carotene and micronutrients- calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and dietary fibre. Have a go at the quiz at the link below! Australian Bush Food Plant Quiz: https: //www. survival. org. au/bushfood-quiz. php

NSW Department of Education Lilly Pillies, Davidson Plums, Bunya Nuts. Lilly Pillies: are used extensively to make conserves, syrups and sauces. Source of antioxidants, amino acids, vitamin A, E and C. Bunya Nuts: are eaten raw or ground into flour to make damper. Source of water, complex carbohydrates, protein, potassium, fat, magnesium and is gluten free. Davidson Plums: are used to make sweet syrups and relishes.

NSW Department of Education Content Students: ∙ investigate the development of food production and processing technologies. Aboriginal Agriculture for a Sustainable Australia: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=aboriginal+farming+practices&&view=detail&mid=42 A 00 A 6270 DC 5216 E 3 BF& &FORM=VRDGAR Australian Food History Timeline: (fire stick farming) https: //australianfoodtimeline. com. au/aboriginal-food-sources/ How to cook meat and vegetables the Indigenous way: https: //www. theguardian. com/lifeandstyle/australia-food-blog/2015/jul/08/how-to-cook -meat-and-veg-the-indigenous-way Earth Ovens- Celebrating Aboriginal Intangible Heritage: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=how+to+make+a+ground+oven+aboriginal+australians&&view=detail&mid=81 F 0 F 684 E 4678 D 5 F 9 BC 781 F 0 F 684 E 4678 D 5 F 9 BC 7&&FORM=VRDGAR

NSW Department of Education Kup-Murri: Ground Oven

NSW Department of Education Content Students: ∙ investigate Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge of food and food practices, and the protection of that knowledge. Traditional Hunting, Fishing and Gathering Practices: https: //www. alrc. gov. au/publications/33. %20 Traditional%20 Hunting%2 C%20 Fishing%20 and%20 Gathering%20 Practices/traditional-huntingfishing-an Aboriginal Culture Part 1 -4: https: //www. bing. com/search? q=aboriginal+cultural+knowledge+of+food&src=IE-Search. Box&FORM=IESR 3 S Aboriginal Foodways: Toward a return of native food in Australia: https: //www. resilience. org/stories/2019 -02 -08/aboriginal-foodwaystowards-a-return-of-native-food-in-australia/

NSW Department of Education Investigation Students investigate the development of food production and processing technologies: - contemporary and past farming practices using fire - earth ovens and roasting on hot coals - microwaving - sous-vide

NSW Department of Education Content Students: ∙ assess the nutritional implications for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples of introduced foods. Food security and nutrition in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: https: //www 1. racgp. org. au/newsgp/racgp/food-securityand-nutrition-in-aboriginal-and-torr Nutrition- Health Behaviours of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: https: //healthinfonet. ecu. edu. au/learn/determinants-of-health/healthbehaviours/nutrition/ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to healthy eating: https: //www. eatforhealth. gov. au/sites/default/files/content/The%20 Guidelines/final_igthe_a 3_poster_-_lr. pdf

NSW Department of Education Resources • Investigate the use and nutritional values of bush tucker ingredients. • Demonstrate appropriate selection of equipment and techniques used in food preparation. • Demonstrate safe and hygienic work practices. • Design, plan and prepare safe food items which reflect the changing nature of Australian cuisine. 60, 000 year old Bush Tucker Food in Australia: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=australian+bush+foods&&view=detail&mid=CB 13 DE 6 E 98 A 08 DF 01756&&FO RM=VRDGAR Australian Bush Tucker Food: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=australian+bush+foods&&view=detail&mid=E 8 BF 655 D 8262 D 62 FB 87 A&rvsmi d=B 01 FC 6961 D 40 FD 5 D 6 F 09&FORM=VDQVAP The Australian Super Food Co: https: //austsuperfoods. com. au/nutrition/ The Nutritional Value of Bush Foods: http: //www. onyamagazine. com/lifestyle/food-drink/foodstuffs/move-aside-acai-berries/ Australian Bush Food Plant Quiz: https: //www. survival. org. au/bushfood-quiz. php • Modify a recipe(s) to include bush tucker ingredients. Bush Tucker Recipe Ideas: http: //tasteaustralia. biz/bushfood/ Indigenous Australian Recipes and Indigenous Australian Food: https: //www. sbs. com. au/food/cuisine/indigenous-australian Bush Tucker Recipes: http: //bushtuckerrecipes. com/at_the_aussie_table

NSW Department of Education Resources • Investigate the development of food production and processing technologies. Aboriginal Agriculture for a Sustainable Australia: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=aboriginal+farming+practices&&view=detail&mid=42 A 00 A 6270 DC 5216 E 3 BF& &FORM=VRDGAR Australian Food History Timeline: (fire stick farming) https: //australianfoodtimeline. com. au/aboriginal-food-sources/ How to cook meat and vegetables the Indigenous way: https: //www. theguardian. com/lifeandstyle/australia-food-blog/2015/jul/08/how-to-cook -meat-and-veg-the-indigenous-way Earth Ovens- Celebrating Aboriginal Intangible Heritage: https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=how+to+make+a+ground+oven+aboriginal+australians&&view=detail&mid=81 F 0 F 684 E 4678 D 5 F 9 BC 781 F 0 F 684 E 4678 D 5 F 9 BC 7&&FORM=VRDGAR • Investigate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge of food and food practices, and the protection of that knowledge. Traditional Hunting, Fishing and Gathering Practices: https: //www. alrc. gov. au/publications/33. %20 Traditional%20 Hunting%2 C%20 Fishing%20 and%20 Gathering%20 Practices/traditional-huntingfishing-an Aboriginal Culture Part 1 -4: https: //www. bing. com/search? q=aboriginal+cultural+knowledge+of+food&src=IE-Search. Box&FORM=IESR 3 S Aboriginal Foodways: Toward a return of native food in Australia: https: //www. resilience. org/stories/2019 -02 -08/aboriginal-foodwaystowards-a-return-of-native-food-in-australia/

NSW Department of Education Resources ∙ assess the nutritional implications for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples of introduced foods. Food security and nutrition in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities : https: //www 1. racgp. org. au/newsgp/racgp/food-securityand-nutrition-in-aboriginal-and-torr Nutrition- Health Behaviours of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: https: //healthinfonet. ecu. edu. au/learn/determinants-of-health/healthbehaviours/nutrition/ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to healthy eating: https: //www. eatforhealth. gov. au/sites/default/files/content/The%20 Guidelines/final_igthe_a 3_poster_-_lr. pdf