When it comes to trying kangaroo in Australia, most visitors see it as a novelty. But at Miss Mi Perth, this lean, sustainable meat is anything but a gimmick. It’s a delicious expression of Australian ingredients through a Southeast Asian lens.
In a recent feature by travel writer Juliette Sivertsen for the Waikato Times, kangaroo is re-examined not as a curiosity, but as a genuine culinary experience. After a previous disappointing attempt with kangaroo, Sivertsen gave the protein another go, this time choosing Miss Mi’s signature kangaroo skewers with coconut and Australian candlenut.
Crafted by Head Chef Alex De Leon, the dish takes local ingredients and uses authentic Southeast Asian techniques to create a one-of-a-kind dish. Juicy, expertly grilled kangaroo is paired with a subtly nutty candlenut sauce, with sweetness from the coconut, and soy marinade which mellows the natural gamey flavour of the meat without overpowering it. The result? A dish that impressed even the most sceptical diner. “Biting into the chunks of meat, they were tender and fell apart in my mouth,” Sivertsen writes. “Would eat again.”
Curious about kangaroo done right? Click here to read Juliette Sivertsen’s full article on her visit to Miss Mi Perth and discover why kangaroo skewers might just be your next favourite dish.
This signature Miss Mi dish is available at both Miss Mi Perth and Melbourne. Book a table at Miss Mi Perth to try kangaroo skewers yourself.
MISS MI MELBOURNE
Headed by Executive Chef Migo Razon, Miss Mi Melbourne was recently awarded an Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat. Located in a vibrant, light-filled venue in the heart of Melbourne, it offers the same concept of time-honoured Asian techniques, ingredients and flavours are paired with modern methods.
The Perth and Melbourne restaurants share four signature dishes, and the rest of the menu is tailored to showcase the best local produce from each state. Try the Melbourne menu to indulge in dishes like Panang Curry starring Moorabool Valley Duck, or Pork Belly with Burnt Pineapple and house made “Mang Tomas”.
Each visit to Miss Mi is a culinary journey across Asia, exploring traditional ingredients, exotic flavours and enticing aromas from across the continent.