Who the hell eats Vegemite?

[J-Roderton]

Seriously how do you eat this crap? Can I mix it with something to make it tolerable?

We decided to pick up a jar of this at a world market over the weekend. I've heard of it and decided why the hell not and give it a try. I tried it on some toast. It was probably one of the most vile tasting things I've ever experienced. Salty, stale, bitter, mmmmmm.

I like trying new/weird foods, but this stuff is unbearable.

Here's a big pic so you can remember what to avoid next time you're at the shop.

 

[ExpandKong]

You heard of it in that song didn't you

 

[Grinchy]

It's like the "delicacies" in poor countries that are objectively disgusting but if people have eaten it for long enough, they develop a taste. And we're supposed to "respect culture" and act like eating a fried tarantula or some boy pee eggs from a street vendor is not some savage and uncultured bullshit.

 

[J-Roderton]

What's the Vegemite song?

 

[Optimus]

You heard of it in that song didn't you

Mmmm.... vegemite sandwich...

 

[Kadayi]

@J-Roderton

Vegemite is basically Australian Marmite, which is essentially a quintessential UK thing. Where most people tend to go wrong is by thinking it's something like Peanut Butter where you put loads on which is a massive mistake because it's a super-concentrated salty spread (it's often used as a stock base in Restaurants, that's how potent it is).

1. Toast your bread

2. Put a nice amount of butter on

3. Put literally a smidge of Vegemite or Marmite on the very tip of your butter knife and then spread it across the buttered toast.

4, I just made some below. Pure buttered Toast on the left. Toast with butter and Marmite on the right ( I have Vegemite in the cupboard somewhere as well). That's about as much as you want on your toast.

5. Even a small jar of vegemite or Marmite will typically last you months, even if you have it on toast daily.

I suggest you approach again using it sparingly. It can take a little getting used to as it is a savoury spread at the end of the day, but you might well grow to like it

 

[J-Roderton]

@J-Roderton

Vegemite is basically Australian Marmite, which is essentially a quintessential UK thing. Where most people tend to go wrong is by thinking it's something like Peanut Butter where you put loads on which is a massive mistake because it's a super-concentrated salty spread (it's often used as a stock base in Restaurants, that's how potent it is).

1. Toast your bread

2. Put a nice amount of butter on

3. Put literally a smidge of Vegemite or Marmite on the very tip of your butter knife and then spread it across the buttered toast.

4, I just made some below. Pure buttered Toast on the left. Toast with butter and Marmite on the right ( I have Vegemite in the cupboard somewhere as well). That's about as much as you want on your toast.

5. Even a small jar of vegemite or Marmite will typically last you months, even if you have it on toast daily.

I suggest you approach again using it sparingly. It can take a little getting used to as it is a savoury spread at the end of the day, but you might well grow to like it

Yeah, I slathered that stuff on like it was peanut butter or something. And no butter. Mistakes were made.

Hmm.

 

[King of Foxes]

I posted this on gaf but basically from my time in the UK I developed a taste for Marmite toast with a slice of cheese on it, I think it was actually matt who recommended Vegemite after I said that.

I ordered it online, it was quite nice but it cost around 30 euro to get it delivered to Latvia so it was a one time buy but it was quite nice. Marmite is easier to spread but I liked the Aussie version as well.

Edit I think it was @Kadayi who recommended it to me...if you remember?

 

[lock2k]

I said do you speaka mah languege...

 

[Kadayi]

Yeah, I slathered that stuff on like it was peanut butter or something. And no butter. Mistakes were made.

Hmm.

Yeah even a seasoned Vegemite/Marmite eater like myself knows you can have too much on.

I'd second @King of Foxes there with the suggestion of with cheese as well. The saltiness of the spread really compliments a nice mature cheddar, especially if grilled. Perfect a quick snack tbh.

Edit I think it was @Kadayi who recommended it to me...if you remember?

I don't think it was me. I love the stuff, but I'm not necessarily a brand ambassador for it, though I do try to tell people where they went astray, which is usually where they lay it on too thick as in the case here.

 

[King of Foxes]

I posted this on gaf but basically from my time in the UK I developed a taste for Marmite toast with a slice of cheese on it, I think it was actually matt who recommended Vegemite after I said that.

I ordered it online, it was quite nice but it cost around 30 euro to get it delivered to Latvia so it was a one time buy but it was quite nice. Marmite is easier to spread but I liked the Aussie version as well.

Edit I think it was @Kadayi who recommended it to me...if you remember?

It was you @Kadayi

Post in thread 'VR Porn vids are game changing.' https://www.neogaf.com/threads/vr-porn-vids-are-game-changing.1540656/post-258113793

 

[lock2k]

It's like the "delicacies" in poor countries that are objectively disgusting but if people have eaten it for long enough, they develop a taste. And we're supposed to "respect culture" and act like eating a fried tarantula or some boy pee eggs from a street vendor is not some savage and uncultured bullshit.

Oh noes whyte supremacyyyyy

What's the Vegemite song?

 

[Kadayi]

It was you @Kadayi

Post in thread 'VR Porn vids are game changing.' https://www.neogaf.com/threads/vr-porn-vids-are-game-changing.1540656/post-258113793

I guess I stand corrected.

I do like the idea that Marnite ended up, raised in a thread about VR Porn, but apparently, the origin was in fact this thread by you, extolling the joys of Marmite yourself, and your 20 Euro a month Habit

Foods people love or hate, that you love.

Last year I went to London for work and while there was offered marmite as a "joke". At first I did find it very disgusting but I was told by one of the guys that if I don't use so much and put a slice of cheese on the toast it actually is quite nice. And so I did and thats why I now spend...

www.neogaf.com

^ For reference @J-Roderton I'd say for the size of that slice of bread...that amount of Marmite on that knife is leaning towards the heavy side. You could get away with half that easily. Literally just a very thin layer. Ideal if you've just put the butter on the toast so it floats across it for maximum exposure.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Aye, gross stuff, horrible cheap knock off compared to the godliness of the original, real deal.

Bloody glorious.

 

[Kadayi]

Aye, gross stuff, horrible cheap knock off compared to the godliness of the original, real deal.

Bloody glorious.

I think it's back out of circulation again but they released the Extra Old version which is a little pricier, a while back, which if you can get it I highly recommend (a slightly;y more complex flavour). I have about 3 jars stashed in the cupboard along with 2 vegemite and a couple of the Marmite Peanut butter as well.

I think one day I realised I had jars of Vegemite, Martmite, Martmite XO and some other special edition Marmite in the house so we had a tasting session and the Marmite XO came out on top.

 

[Arkam]

I think its actually pretty good when used sparingly. Little Vegemite before buttering your toast is good stuff.

 

[Helljumper]

It's probably been over 20 years since I tried Marmite. Pretty sure I only had it on two occasions during my childhood.
I can't even remember what it exactly tastes like, but I do know I wasn't fond of it.

Butter or peanut butter are the only spreads I put on toast these days.

 

[Kadayi]

It's probably been over 20 years since I tried Marmite. Pretty sure I only had it on two occasions during my childhood.
I can't even remember what it exactly tastes like, but I do know I wasn't fond of it.

Butter or peanut butter are the only spreads I put on toast these days.

Not even Jam? What about Honey or Lemon Curd?

 

[J-Roderton]

Wonder what it tastes like on chicken. I'm roasting up some chicken quarters now.

But for real, I'll try Kadayi's method tomorrow. Stuff was like 9 bucks a jar. Don't really wanna waste it.

 

[Helljumper]

Not even Jam? What about Honey or Lemon Curd?

I avoid it all. I don't put any type of sweet spread on toast. It's all too sugary for me. I just go with slightly salted butter or peanut butter or a light combo of both.
Sometimes I'll throw some banana slices on top. Hot buttered toast w/ a banana is a simple but great combo.

 

[slugbahr]

As an Aussie, and therefore an expert on Vegemite, i agree with Kad.
Do not put it straight on bread.
Do not go hard on it.

Not while you're a rookie, anyway.

 

[Stilton Disco]

It's probably been over 20 years since I tried Marmite. Pretty sure I only had it on two occasions during my childhood.
I can't even remember what it exactly tastes like, but I do know I wasn't fond of it.

Butter or peanut butter are the only spreads I put on toast these days.

Marmite and peanut butter is actually amazing.

 

[Nicktendo]

Y'all need Jesus.

 

[Kadayi]

Marmite and peanut butter is actually amazing.

Yeah they do their own own now

 

[Kadayi]

Wonder what it tastes like on chicken. I'm roasting up some chicken quarters now.

But for real, I'll try Kadayi's method tomorrow. Stuff was like 9 bucks a jar. Don't really wanna waste it.

New ways with Marmite: top cooking tips

Love it or hate it, Marmite is always going to divide the nation. But apart from spreading it on toast, how many of us really know what else to do with it? Take a look at some suggestions for ways to use Marmite

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[kiNeMs]

Bega is one of my customers and I have actually been at the factory many times in port Melbourne where they make this stuff. The whole area in this part of town can smell like yeast from his factory.

Everyone who does Vegemite wrong are most likely ruining their chance of ever eating it again. I would dry reach and hurl if i ate a teaspoon of it. But in the right amounts its amazing shit.


Toast must be hot. Alot of butter. A speckling of Vegemite. 1 jar of Vegemite should last 1 person more than a year.

Add a slice of cheese for extra oomph if you like.

@Kadayi has it right in the photos there. The key is melted hot butter​

 

[kiNeMs]

NO the vegemite song is.

"where happy little vegemites as bright as bright can be, we all enjoy our vegemite for breakfast lunch and tea......"

 

[slugbahr]

Bega is one of my customers and I have actually been at the factory many times in port Melbourne where they make this stuff. The whole area in this part of town can smell like yeast from his factory.

Everyone who does Vegemite wrong are most likely ruining their chance of ever eating it again. I would dry reach and hurl if i ate a teaspoon of it. But in the right amounts its amazing shit.


Toast must be hot. Alot of butter. A speckling of Vegemite. 1 jar of Vegemite should last 1 person more than a year.

Add a slice of cheese for extra oomph if you like.

@Kadayi has it right in the photos there. The key is melted hot butter​

"One of your customers" ...

Sounds shifty.

 

[DonDonDonPata]

I use Marmite pretty often in cooking, 1 or 2 tsp at a time. It's an exceptional flavor-base for soups, braises, and sauces. Let's say for instance I'm making a legit pasta sauce. I'll get onions+other veg sizzling in the pan, then mash up a few anchovies, some Marmite, some soy sauce, some tomato paste, and the garlic in a mortar and pestle while I brown the meat in the pan. Then I scrape that paste into the meat+onions, mix in, soak up the rest of the fat with flour, stir, deglaze with booze, then add my tomatoes and some of the lighter veggies and herbs like mushrooms, basil, etc. then slowly cook until perfecto

Do commonwealth countries sprinkle baking soda on their food? It's also salty.

 

[Kadayi]

So any updates @J-Roderton ? have you given the advised approach a go yet?

I would say it's a bit like Olives. The first time you try one you're a bit 'unsure' But then later on. Yeah, I could do some olives.

 

[Mista]

Haven't tried that when I was in England, and definitely won't try it now. No thanks

 

[Kadayi]

Haven't tried that when I was in England, and definitely won't try it now. No thanks

Next time you are over Mista you will have to try it.

 

[ManofTwo]

Dude I thought this was a new pokemon.

 

[Mista]

Next time you are over Mista you will have to try it.

No thanks brother. I saw my mates eat that all the time and it doesn't look good at all

 

[J-Roderton]

So any updates @J-Roderton ? have you given the advised approach a go yet?

I would say it's a bit like Olives. The first time you try one you're a bit 'unsure' But then later on. Yeah, I could do some olives.

Yeah go ahead and lock it up. I dig it. Made it the way you've shown and ended up having a couple slices for breakfast done right. The butter to vegemite ratio, mmmm.

Totally not vile this time around. Wife liked it the second time around as well.

I've simply judged this fine product too harshly.

 

[El Rey]

Seriously how do you eat this crap? Can I mix it with something to make it tolerable?

We decided to pick up a jar of this at a world market over the weekend. I've heard of it and decided why the hell not and give it a try. I tried it on some toast. It was probably one of the most vile tasting things I've ever experienced. Salty, stale, bitter, mmmmmm.

I like trying new/weird foods, but this stuff is unbearable.

Here's a big pic so you can remember what to avoid next time you're at the shop.

Never gonna try that shit, thanks OP. Sounds horrific.

It's like the "delicacies" in poor countries that are objectively disgusting but if people have eaten it for long enough, they develop a taste. And we're supposed to "respect culture" and act like eating a fried tarantula or some boy pee eggs from a street vendor is not some savage and uncultured bullshit.

Bro I remember those boy pee eggs. Fuck that shit. Just cause a group of people does it doesn't make it cool. I mean hell, look at furries.

I guess I stand corrected.

I do like the idea that Marnite ended up, raised in a thread about VR Porn, but apparently, the origin was in fact this thread by you, extolling the joys of Marmite yourself, and your 20 Euro a month Habit

Foods people love or hate, that you love.

Last year I went to London for work and while there was offered marmite as a "joke". At first I did find it very disgusting but I was told by one of the guys that if I don't use so much and put a slice of cheese on the toast it actually is quite nice. And so I did and thats why I now spend...

www.neogaf.com

^ For reference @J-Roderton I'd say for the size of that slice of bread...that amount of Marmite on that knife is leaning towards the heavy side. You could get away with half that easily. Literally just a very thin layer. Ideal if you've just put the butter on the toast so it floats across it for maximum exposure.

You need your tag updated to "Marmite Brand Ambassador"

 

[Kadayi]

Yeah go ahead and lock it up. I dig it. Made it the way you've shown and ended up having a couple slices for breakfast done right. The butter to vegemite ratio, mmmm.

Totally not vile this time around. Wife liked it the second time around as well.

I've simply judged this fine product too harshly.

Good to hear., and no you didn't judge it too harshly. Most people make the same mistake I've found. See if you can snag some Marmite at some point as well, albeit they are technically the same they have slightly different flavours to them (Vegemite was concocted by the Aussies during WWII IIRC as they couldn't get Marmite from the UK due to the Uboats ...not sure if true though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).

@El Rey you're next

 

[Weilthain]

Interested to try it now… I have tried it when I was younger and didn't like it.

these days I like really mouldy blue cheese and apples/watermelon at the same time, so there is a chance I may like it now but I doubt it. If it comes in a stupid jar with a stupid brand label it's not really my thing , I'm sick of all that crap.

 

[Kadayi]

Interested to try it now… I have tried it when I was younger and didn't like it.

these days I like really mouldy blue cheese and apples/watermelon at the same time, so there is a chance I may like it now but I doubt it. If it comes in a stupid jar with a stupid brand label it's not really my thing , I'm sick of all that crap.

Just follow the guidance given. Do not treat it like it's peanut butter and spread it on thick. Just a tiny amount on top of a nice amount of buttery toast.

 

[and 3 others]

I use Marmite pretty often in cooking, 1 or 2 tsp at a time. It's an exceptional flavor-base for soups, braises, and sauces. Let's say for instance I'm making a legit pasta sauce. I'll get onions+other veg sizzling in the pan, then mash up a few anchovies, some Marmite, some soy sauce, some tomato paste, and the garlic in a mortar and pestle while I brown the meat in the pan. Then I scrape that paste into the meat+onions, mix in, soak up the rest of the fat with flour, stir, deglaze with booze, then add my tomatoes and some of the lighter veggies and herbs like mushrooms, basil, etc. then slowly cook until perfecto

Do commonwealth countries sprinkle baking soda on their food? It's also salty.

I give two shits about vagimite, but this pasta sauce sounds divine. You're only like 2 hours from me, better set another plate at the din-din table tonight!