January 28, 2013

Australia may be famous for many things but one of its greatest export is, its delicious halal meat.

Around 16% of Australian beef exports to the Middle East and North Africa region are destined to Saudi Arabia, it seems that the country does not get enough of this premium product as the surge in demand for high-quality grain-fed beef and wagyu continues.

Saudi Arabia is also the largest destination for Australian mutton in the region, accounting for 27% of shipments.

Tarek Ibrahim, celebrity chef and star of Fatafeat TV, says, "As one of the world's greatest food-producing nations, Australia deserves and enjoys a reputation for excellence so it comes as no surprise that Australia produces some of the world's greatest meat. When talking about meat, for me it has to be Australian. It's the only country in the world where I truly trust the halal and food safety systems. It's utterly delicious and a dream to cook with for anyone from a top executive chef to the home cook."

He also added that Australians are known for their 'barbies' where you can surf between flavours and textures such as, if you like steak that has a light and gentle flavour choose grain-fed beef and for a deeper flavour go for the grass-fed selection.