Taste of Migration excursion

Year 9 Food Technology

Our students enjoyed authentic Vietnamese dishes including an aromatic Pho soup from Huong Xua, and steamed rice paper rolls and mini savoury pancakes from Banh Cuon Kim Thanh. We also tucked into some wood-fired zaatar and cheese pizza from Khalil’s Lebanese Pizza and the freshest baklava from Chehade El Bahsa & Sons Sweets. This was all washed down with a fresh lychee and watermelon juice from Flying Zebra Cafe.

In between all the food tasting, students also explored a range of Asian and Lebanese food grocers. They discovered some very interesting ingredients including pickled jellyfish, frankincense and black limes. They also found some more familiar ingredients that we have discussed in class such as Chinese celery, pomegranate molasses and dragonfruit.

Each business owner shared their personal story of migration to Australia and the challenges they faced in opening their own restaurant/shop. Our students listened intently and kindly embraced the hospitality offered from the restaurateurs…and more importantly, they have a newfound appreciation for how migration has influenced the way multicultural Australians eat today.

Samantha Walker
Technology Teacher