Emu Pie
Emu Pie is a savory Australian meat pie featuring lean, red emu meat as the primary protein, typically encased in a flaky pastry crust. Common ingredients include emu mince, onions, mushrooms, and a rich gravy, often seasoned with herbs like rosemary and thyme. It originates from Australia, where emu is a native bird and a traditional food source for Indigenous Australians.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Emu Pie is a high-protein dish due to the lean emu meat, with moderate fat from the pastry and gravy. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Selenium | 25 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 pie (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Emu meat is culturally significant as a traditional food for Aboriginal Australians and is nutritionally unique for being very low in fat and high in iron compared to other red meats. The dish showcases a blend of Indigenous ingredients with European-style pastry, reflecting Australia's culinary fusion.
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