This Iconic Australian Dish Is One Of Nicole Kidman's Favorite Foods

Nicole Kidman isn't just dedicated to her acting career — she's also dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. According to the "Big Little Lies" star, she follows an 80/20 diet to fuel and nourish her body without feeling too restricted. The concept is simple: She tries to eat "well" 80% of the time and allows herself to have less nutritious treats the other 20% of the time (via Women's Health). "I'm actually not that strict with my diet. I pretty much eat anything, but all in moderation," she explained to the Los Angeles Times back in 2014.

As for what goes into the 20% of her diet that's fun foods, Kidman admits she has a few secret pleasures. While some of us reach for a package of Oreos, a bag of Doritos, or a pint of Ben & Jerry's, the actress' indulgence of choice is something a little more unique. In an interview with Food & Wine, the 54-year-old celeb revealed that "sausage sizzle" was one of her favorite treats as a child. Here's what you need to know about the Australian dish that Kidman can't get enough of.

If you don't live in Australia (or have never visited), it's likely that you've never heard of a sausage sizzle. However, the dish is very popular Down Under, and has been a traditional Australian food for decades. Sometimes called sausage in bread or a sausage sandwich, it's often more of an event (similar to a fish fry or potluck) than just a plain old meal, as food blog 196 Flavors reports. Carne Diem also explains that the dish may be called "Democracy Sausages" given that it's often eaten on Election Day.

A classic sausage sizzle consists of a grilled sausage served on white bread and topped with grilled onions and a drizzle of tomato sauce. According to a survey by Taste.com.au, there are a variety of ways to enjoy your sausages. Most people prefer the "Bunnings way" of making it sizzle, wherein a beef frank is folded in between a slice of bread. However, others use pork sausages, swap out buns for bread, and add mustard, mayo, or BBQ sauce with their ketchup-like tomato sauce.