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A pie floater is a South Australian dish consisting of an Australian-style meat pie served in a bowl of thick pea soup, traditionally with the pie inverted so that it appears to float. Tomato sauce is commonly added as a garnish. The food is strongly associated with Adelaide's former pie-cart culture and remains a regional example of combining a portable meat pie with a substantial legume-based soup.
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What is a pie floater?
A pie floater is a South Australian dish made by placing an Australian-style meat pie in thick pea soup. The pie is traditionally inverted so it appears to float, and tomato sauce is commonly added.
Where did the pie floater become famous?
The dish is strongly associated with Adelaide in South Australia. It is often linked with street-food and late-night food traditions in the city.
What kind of pie goes in a pie floater?
It uses an Australian-style meat pie, usually with a pastry shell and savory meat filling. The pie is served with thick pea soup rather than with the gravy or side dishes used in a standard pie meal.
Does a pie floater include tomato sauce?
Tomato sauce is a common garnish for a pie floater. The core dish remains the inverted meat pie served in a bowl of thick pea soup.
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