Which country is the Chiko Roll, a spring-roll-inspired snack, from?

The Chiko Roll, a spring-roll-inspired snack, is from Australia.

The Chiko Roll was invented by Australian caterer Frank McEncroe and first sold in 1951. McEncroe developed it after seeing Chinese-style chop suey rolls at a sporting venue, but designed a larger, sturdier snack that could be eaten easily at football matches and other outdoor events.

Despite its name, the original product did not contain chicken. It was initially marketed as the “Chicken Roll,” then renamed “Chiko Roll” after the misleading name attracted attention. Its filling traditionally includes cabbage, barley, carrot, green beans, celery, onion, wheat cereal, beef, and beef tallow, enclosed in a thick pastry tube.

The snack became a fixture of Australian fish-and-chip shops. At its popularity peak in the 1960s and 1970s, about 40 million were sold annually in Australia. The brand has been owned by Simplot Australia since 1995.