Simple and delicious salty ground in a fresh bun.
Aussie buns are white buns packed with a ground and salted rice mixture that somehow tastes so much better than you’d imagine when you look at the simple ingredient list.
They are a quick and delicious meal – they will be on the table in about 15 minutes.
Never heard of them?
Read on and let me tell you everything I know about the humble Australian bun.
The recipe for Aussie buns
This recipe was tucked away in a little yellow notebook that my mom, sister, and I added to over the years.
This cookbook contains recipes for classics such as Mars Bar Slice, Caramel Slice and Apricot Chicken.
And that’s for Aussie buns.
Aussie rolls were sold in my high school canteen in the late 80’s and early 90’s.
Corey Corey High SchoolNestled in the coalfields of Australia’s Hunter Valley, it wasn’t the most prestigious school.
But I remember some great teachers, a handful of nice friends, and I learned enough to get myself a place at Newcastle Law School.
And what is important at the time, the buffet was quite unusual.
I want to go back in time and order a salad roll. They were wonderful.
The sausage rolls were better than average and we also had these little creations, Aussie rolls, which I have never found anywhere else.
They were so good that the recipe ended up in our family’s little yellow recipe book.
And 30 years later, I’m curious to see how this recipe lands when I share it here on the Internet—well beyond the gates of my high school.
The ingredients for Aussie buns
This is a quick microwave meal.
You will need four fresh white rolls, along with:
- ground beef beef
- Onion
- tomato sauce
- Rice
- Curry powder
- Salt.
Quantities for all ingredients can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Making Aussie rolls
Okay, these are super easy to cook provided you have a microwave and a microwave safe bowl.
Measure the ingredients and mix everything together in a microwave safe bowl.
Make sure everything is well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the microwave on high heat for 5 minutes.
Take the bowl out of the microwave. Uncover carefully (note that steam may escape) and stir the mixture.
Cover again with plastic wrap and put in the microwave on high heat for 7 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and let cool for a minute or two.
Carefully uncover again (note that steam may escape). excite.
Cut rolls in half horizontally, place the cooked ground mixture into rolls.
You can serve them immediately, or, to get the version I remember, put them in an air fryer or in the oven on low heat for 10 minutes before serving. That’s how you get that “I’ve been in a pie oven to stay warm” luggage store touch.
that’s it.
You have yourself a KKHS Aussie bun. Four, actually.
But to really perfect the recipe, keep reading the FAQ before going to the recipe card.
Frequently asked questions about recipes
That. Will any type of ground work?
Yes, but I would recommend premium ground beef for the ultimate Aussie bun experience.
That. What kind of curry powder do you use?
I used Keen’s curry powder, but any fine curry powder will be fine.
That. What kind of rice do you use?
Any type of rice works, but I recommend long white rice.
That. Who invented Aussie buns?
I unfortunately do not know. All I know is that I discovered and enjoyed them for years in high school and haven’t come across them since.
There was a lovely lady who ran my cafeteria in high school, Mrs. Hallett. Maybe she came up with the recipe or the idea?
If you know more, let me know in the comments below.
That. Do they still sell Aussie buns at Kurri Kurri High?
I don’t know, and I’m not coming back to find out!
If you’re a current student or have kids there, let everyone know if they’re still on the menu in the comments below.
That. Do you have other quick meal ideas?
I sure do! You might want to check out my recipes for Curried Eggs, Impossible Quiche, or Zucchini Slice. Or browse through the entire collection of recipes in chronological order here.
- 300 gram ground beef beef
- 1 small-medium Onion
- 2/3 Goblet tomato sauce
- 1/4 Goblet Rice (uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1-2 pinching Salt
- 4 Fresh white rolls
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Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave safe bowl.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the microwave on high heat for 5 minutes.
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Remove from the microwave. Uncover carefully (note that steam may escape) and mix. Cover again with plastic wrap and put in the microwave on high heat for 7 minutes.
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Remove from the microwave and let cool for a minute or two. Carefully uncover again (note that steam may escape). excite.
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Cut rolls in half horizontally, place the cooked ground mixture into rolls and serve.
Calories: 1390KKL | Carbohydrates: 223G | protein: 41G | Fat: 28G | Saturated fat: 6G | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5G | Unsaturated fat: 7G | trans fat: 1G | Cholesterol: 53mg | sodium: 2458mg | potassium: 341mg | fiber: 10G | Sugar: 1G | vitamin: 179IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | calcium: 24mg | iron: 2mg
