The chiko roll is an australian savoury snack invented by frank mcencroe, inspired by the chinese spring roll and first sold in 1951 as the "chicken roll" despite not actually containing chicken. the snack was designed to be easily eaten on the move without a plate or cutlery. since 1995, chiko rolls have been made by simplot australia. a chiko roll's filling is primarily cabbage and barley, as well as carrot, green beans, beef, beef tallow, wheat cereal, celery and onion. the filling is partially pulped and enclosed in a thick egg and flour pastry tube, designed to survive handling at football matches. the roll is typically deep-fried in vegetable oil. at the peak of its popularity in th...

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