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Could parmo wars be about to break out?

It appears that the Australians have their own version of the staple Teesside dish - and they think theirs is better!

On BuzzFeed Australia, a story entitled “Hey UK, What The F*** Is A Parmo And How Dare You?” is attracting attention on both sides of the globe.

“It recently came to our attention that the UK have a beloved dish called the 'parmo',” reads the article.

“See, here in the land down under, we have a pub staple called the parma, and it’s f****** amazing.

Read more about the Teesside Parmo

“You get a schnitty (schnitzel), you slather some marinara sauce on it, slap on a slice of ham and coat with a generous helping of cheese.

“On the other hand, just look at this huge plate of dairy. Eating a ‘parmo’ is like playing a game of Where’s Wally with the chicken.

“Parmas are crisp, fresh, and delicious, and have the right amount of sauce without becoming soggy.

“While parmos just look claggy and greasy.”

Ouch!

Thankfully though some people have stepped in to defend the parmo.

One person wrote: "Don't knock it until you've tried it. They don't look great but taste amazing."

"Parmos are the business, tub of garlic sauce as well, absolutely lovely," said another.