2.5 kilos of vegemite

[Qadgop the Mercotan]

Mrs. Mercotan gave me a 2.5 kilgram tub of vegemite for my birthday, but neglected to include the vegemite cookbook with it. Now I'm using it on crackers, bagels, toast, & english muffins, along with onions, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, butter, and hummus. But I've still got about 2.4998 kg to go. Any good recipes for my birthday present? I'm thinking of adding it to tomato soup, but haven't tried it yet. I also thought that mixing it with Thai peanut sauce and making a vegemite pork/chicken satay might be good. What do the teeming masses think?

[Fyodor]

Qadgop, you're a quack, what's your opinion on the health effects of the massive salt content of that delicious food Vegemite, and its vastly superior British cousin Marmite?

Fried eggs on toast with marmite and butter on the toast is my favourite.

[Colibri]

This is the most profoundly disturbing thread I've read in a long time!

[TheLoadedDog]

Qadgop, don't pay any attention to Al. You and I both know that Vegemite can't be beaten. ^{Actually, Marmite isn't bad. It's PROMITE which is awful}.

Here's the recipe page from the Vegemite official site.

Try it with lettuce on a thick slice of poppyseed bread. Good stuff.

[Cisco]

Quadgop, your profile says you're from Wisconsin but I've never known a red-blooded American that can stomach a teaspoon of vegemite, much less 5.5lbs. Is there something you want to tell us?



_{P.S. where did she get it? I've always wanted to gross some of my friends out with this stuff: "yea try it, it's all the rage down-under!!"}

[Johnny L.A.]

I've never known a red-blooded American that can stomach a teaspoon of vegemite

Ahem! I'm a native Californian, and as long as I've been around CA has been part of America.

I likes me Vegemite!

It's yummy.

_{"yea try it, it's all the rage down-under!!"}

Uh... you realize that's a geographical location, and not a physical one, right?

[Ice Wolf]

It just had to be an Aussie to be first with the Vegemite recipes, didn't it?

[Qadgop the Mercotan]

Oh yeah, vegemite is great on veggie burgers too! The kinds that try to taste like beef. Adds a new dimension!

TLD thanks for the recipe links. I look forward to trying them!

Crisco, I'm of Netherlands extraction born in Wisconsin! We like our flavors strong! Cheddar cheese should be aged at least 10 years before serving, pickle that freaking herring, I take my somersausage mit garlic, and mij rijstaafle with Sulawesian insanity peppers! And I get my vegemite over the internet, how else?

Al, I'd love to try marmite. Send me some? Sounds yummy on eggs! And I'm heterozygous for the delta-f 508 mutation on the long arm of chromosome 7, making me a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis, and also someone who loses more chloride thru sweat (and elsewhere) than others. My kid, who unfortunately got two copies of the gene mutation, has CF and takes in about 40 grams of salt a day at times to keep up with her losses. In other words, It's ok for me, I'm special. Don't try this at home. Nyaah nyaah!

QtM

[psychogumby]

Originally posted by TheLoadedDog
Qadgop, don't pay any attention to Al. You and I both know that Vegemite can't be beaten. ^{Actually, Marmite isn't bad. It's PROMITE which is awful}.

Nah, Promite kicks arse! It's good if you want to spread dark yeasty stuff on toast, but would rather substitute the copious salt of Vegemite for copious sugar instead.

[teela brown]

I looked at a few of those recipies, and none included more than about a tablespoon of Vegemite. It was almost treated as a seasoning than a foodstuff. What's it taste like, anyway?

[sailor]

I have no clue as to what vegemite might might be... and I have a feeling I might not want to know...

[Qadgop the Mercotan]

Originally posted by sailor
I have no clue as to what vegemite might might be... and I have a feeling I might not want to know...

Best i can describe it is like salty beef drippings. Yet it's without fat, and has minimal carbs. Pure protein and salt, along with the B vitamins.

[TheLoadedDog]

Originally posted by pugluvr
I looked at a few of those recipies, and none included more than about a tablespoon of Vegemite. It was almost treated as a seasoning than a foodstuff. What's it taste like, anyway?

You're on the right track. I think what puts a lot of Americans off Vegemite is that they use too much. I wouldn't call it a seasoning any more than peanut butter is. It's primarily a sandwich spread, but just don't pile it on in the same way you would with PB. For a complete Vegemite newbie, I'd suggest spreading it very thinly on a piece of hot buttered toast. You should be able to see the butter showing throuh. If you decide you like it, you can try using a little more.

The American Dopers seem to have a fascination with this stuff (both pro and con). On the other hand, I was raised on it, so it's hard for me to think objectively about the taste, but I'll try:

I don't think it really holds any nasty surprises for the average American. The main thing is that it's very salty. Bear that in mind, use it sparingly, and you'll probably be ok with it.

Now peanut butter and jam (jelly) on the other hand..

[Johnny L.A.]

I looked at a few of those recipies, and none included more than about a tablespoon of Vegemite. It was almost treated as a seasoning than a foodstuff. What's it taste like, anyway?

Vegemite is a condiment (AFIAK; I'm not Australian), so you addi it to things. And it's fairly strong. To me, it tastes like very strong soy sauce. Some people swear there's meat in it, and other people think it tastes cheese-like. But I think it tastes like strong soy sauce. If you haven't seen it, it looks rather like axle grease. I like it on toasted English muffins and scrabled eggs. It's good in breakfast burritos too.

[kferr]

Make vegitable soup using beer instead of water. Add lots of salt. Let it boil away until you get sludge, and hey presto, you've got Vegimite. At least this is how Rincewind did it in the Discworld book The Last Continent.

The recipe is basically the same for Marmite, but its consistency is more like honey than axle grease.

[Padeye]

Good lord, isn't there a law against a civilian having that much in once place? I think the ATF only allows a few ouncs of C4. 2.5 kilos? The damage you could do.

[psychogumby]

Just think, if Australians were terrorists, we'd probably use Vegemite as an anthrax substitute.

[OxyMoron]

Recipes for vegemite....recipes for vegemite....vegemite...

Ah, here we go.

Extra Traction Driveway Repair

Ingredients

100-150 m² driveway
40 l drum tar sealant
2.25 kg vegemite
2 doz. extra-large eggs, separated
15 g cream tartar


1. Apply 3/4 of tar according to package directions.

2. Using a large barbecue, heat remaining tar in drum over gentle heat until it reaches 55-60 degrees celsius, about 1-2 hours.

3. Beat egg yolks until pale lemon color. Add a ladelfull of warmed tar to the yolks and combine, then pour yolks mixture into tar (this step is key to keep the yolks from curdling). Remove from heat. Add vegemite and continue stirring until well blended.

4. Beat egg whites with cream tartar until stiff (but not dry) peaks form.

5. Gently fold egg whites into tar mixture.

6. With a squeegee, spread over the layer of plain tar. Once dry, surface will keep for at least three seasons (two in New England).

7. Any leftover tar mixture can be sold to the nearest Outback steakhouse, for use as the basis of all authentic Australian cuisine.

[Tranquilis]

My dad could use the last recipe... Heh!

[lel]

And I get my vegemite over the internet, how else?

There's the occasional world products store that sells it. I can't stand all that much salt, so I can get tiny jars at the nearest international products store for a few bucks and it lasts me a year.

For a complete Vegemite newbie, I'd suggest spreading it very thinly on a piece of hot buttered toast. You should be able to see the butter showing throuh. If you decide you like it, you can try using a little more.

I wish that the first time that I tried Vegemite that someone had told me it went with butter! Oh well, I like it better without butter anyways.

I think I need to make some vegemite toast now

[Cisco]

Originally posted by Qadgop the Mercotan
Crisco

Man I've been Cisco for nearly 8 years now and I still can't get away from people calling me Crisco. Oh well, I guess I should be used to it by now...

[Qadgop the Mercotan]

Originally posted by Cisco
Quadgop

Ya reap what ya sow!

Qadgop

[Zyada]

When I first started here (which was right after the boards moved to the web site), there was a question about vegamite. The OP had just tried vegamite, and he wanted to know why people ate it.

His comment on the taste? "It was like licking a dog's salty asshole."

I still remember and giggle over that anytime vegamite comes up.

[Northern Piper]

Originally posted by Zyada
His comment on the taste? "It was like licking a dog's salty asshole."

Did he explain how he came by the knowledge to be able to make the comparison?

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Must...not...comment... no dog-rimming jokes from me, nope!

I've eaten Vegemite exactly three times. I got sick each time. Good luck in your quest, Qadgop, and happy birthday!

[Zyada]

I don't remember, but I don't think it was asked. However, I wasn't registered at the time, and I nearly registered just to ask that question.

[Mr. Duality]

Al Zheimers wrote
"Qadgop, you're a quack, what's your opinion on the health effects of the massive salt content of that delicious food Vegemite, and its vastly superior British cousin Marmite?"

Seems to me Marmite is much saltier than Vegemite. Put me in the "prefers Marmite" camp.

It seems to be a "love it" or "hate it" kind of thing.

Has no one yet mentioned the utility of B vitamins in coping with stress?

Thanks for the link to recipes!

[Northern Piper]

I vaguely remember Marmite from when I was little - my Welsh Granny would bring us some when she came back from trips to Britain.

I remember thinking that it looked like axle grease on toast, but my mum told me it had lots of vitamins, and would help me get to school on a cold winter days.

It was one of those things that made me start to examine my parents' statements with a critical eye.

[Rhythmdvl]

Originally posted by Cisco

P.S. where did she get it? I've always wanted to gross some of my friends out with this stuff: "yea try it, it's all the rage down-under!!" [/b]

There is this bakery in Brussels. You need to look for this tall, brawny guy.



Go here for an appropriate use of Vegemite.

[Rhythmdvl]

You've got to warn everyone and tell them! Vegemite is made of people! You've got to tell them! Vegemite is people!


UNEDITED cut 'n' paste from the original Vegemite website:

The yeast extract spread we all know and love first appeared on our shelves in 1923. It was made from many essential ingredients apart from yeast extract.

One of the main ones was Fred Walker - a man before his time.

[vebr]

Originally posted by TheLoadedDog

You're on the right track. I think what puts a lot of Americans off Vegemite is that they use too much.

What put me off was tasting just a tiny bit of it. Not knowing what it was, it took me a while to believe it was *not* salted, crushed insects. Truly foul. Tastes like it looks...

There should be a warning label.

Vicki

[GopherGod72]

I mentioned in a prior thread that I just HAD to try vegemite after reading about it on the boards. I also mentioned that I had bought a 4 oz jar off the internet and would tell you what I thought. I never told you what I thought.

Imagine if you will, a whole cow rendered down into a deep rich salty beef stock. Mmmm... sounds good huh? Well that gallon drum of beef stock gets reduced.. and reduced and reduced to a nice thick demi glaze... still sounds alright huh? Reduce it further... no FURTHER!! reduce it till its the thickness of frozen peanut butter then add a gallon of soy sauce and a liter of salt for good measure then reduce it BACK to the frozen peanut butter thickness. MmmmMMMM TASTY!!!!

anybody want a 4 ounce jar of Vegemite with just the top layer missing?

[tisiphone]

Originally posted by Northern Piper
Did he explain how he came by the knowledge to be able to make the comparison?

If the poster happened to be Oldscratch, [sub]anybody know how he's been?[/b] a thorough perusal of the infamous TMI thread explains it all...among a bunch of other stuff you don't want to know.

[Rysdad]

I've tried Vegemite twice. Maybe I used too much. Next time I'll try a nanogram of it dissolved in Lake Superior.

I said before in one of the other Vegemite threads that the best way to eat Vegemite was with somebody else's mouth.

Still, though, I'd try it again. I like salty stuff, and if you can get past its appearance, it may be palatable in small dosages.

Wouldn't swear to it, though.

[Essured]

Not a Vegemite fan, but I love my Marmite. It's got that little bit of extra taste, IMO. Vegemite tastes a bit bland to me, after eating Marmite. (I know, I know, I mean relatively bland)

[Zappo]

Funny you should mention Vegemite, Qadgop. I bought a jar of it at Jungle Jim's while visiting ShibbOleth and the CinciDopers during OkiDope the other weekend and just got around to trying it yesterday.

It's not bad on buttered toast, although tasting it straight is like chewing a beef boullion cube.

But I like it.

Of course, I was the guy who wanted to get menudo when we had Mexican for lunch that day.

[robinc308]

Add a teaspoon of vegemite when making gravy - it adds both colour and flavour.

Vegemite and cheese toasties are pretty good.

Add a teaspoon of vegemite when making hamburger patties.

When you next make a salad sandwich, spread a thin layer of vegemite on one of the bread slices.

Vegemite Quiche.

Or experiment yourself - add vegemite where you might otherwise add salt - use it to beef up stock...

But you'll never beat a vegemite sandwhich - bread (toasted or not) butter and vegemite.

[Qadgop the Mercotan]

Wow, was I surprised to see this thread resurrected. But it's appropriate, since nearly all the 2.5 kilos of that batch of vegemite has been consumed. It's great in soups and casseroles!

But I also got the chance to try Marmite and Promite, and they're pretty yummy too! Just what I needed for a change of pace from all the vegemite! Marmite's better than promite, IMHO but they both taste nice on a sun-dried tomato bagel.

And I've tried Menudo too. The soup, not the band. Not really to my taste, but I'm glad I did try it. It might have been better if I'd added vegemite.

Haven't tried the Aussie mite or Mighty mite yet. But it's in the cupboard!

QtM

[calm kiwi]

Marmite and potato chip sandwichs. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM.

[GopherGod72]

Originally posted by robinc308
When you next make a salad sandwich, spread a thin layer of vegemite on one of the bread slices.

A wh-wh-WHAT?

[BlahMan]

Ummm...Whats Vegimite? The only exposure ive had to it is from the line from a Men At Work song "And he handed me a vegimite...sand-wich"

From what Ive read of these posts it seems like vegimite is a cross between guacamole(sp), fish eggs (sorry, total brain fart here, whats the ritsy name for fish eggs???), and industrial sealant...where can I get some? I wanna try it...


-Blah

[robinc308]

What's vegemite.

It's yeast extract. High in protien and vitamin B.

It tastes kind of yeasty salty yummy.

It looks like axle grease - thick, black and smooth.

You can buy it in any supermarket in Australia, don't know where in the US, except that you can. (My parents lived in NH for a year and bought a case while they were over there).

For more info see this site.

[Ice Wolf]

Originally posted by calm kiwi
Marmite and potato chip sandwichs. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM.

OMG, I'm having flashbacks now to my primary school days! Lunchtime as the luncheon paper is unwrapped to reveal ...

Yes, they were delicious and so tradeable ...

[refusal]

I live next to a brewery (Yay! But...) every now and then a huge articulated Marmite tanker goes through the gates to fill itself with the yeasty residue.

I live in fear of some kind of accident: a huge slick of black slurry gushing over the roads, toxic waste control people closing off the streets for miles around, hundreds of dead birds covered in a black slime that makes crude oil look like a gentle facial wash, and me never being able to go near my flat again.

But what's even more perplexing is the sign on the back of the Marmite truck: "For food use only".

[PunditLisa]

Hijack:

I ribbed some European friends of mine for liking marmite, which undoubtedly is the most disgusting food substance known to man. They replied that Europeans felt the same way about Americans liking peanut butter.

[jjimm]

I think she must love you very much.

Though if she loved you more she'd have given you a small jar of Marmite, because, as the Good Book* says:

And then The Master spake again, and when he spake he said 'yea and hast thou nary a shekel, still render unto thy loved ones a sniff of a Marmite jar, for even the scent of Marmite is greater still than a frigging bucket of Vegemite.'

* The book of jjimm (exists only in my head)

[Tansu]

Marmite on peanut butter on toast is rather good. Or peanut butter on marmite on toast, so long as the toast is on the bottom.

Best laugh I've had in a long while I got from watching some American friends encountering Twiglets for the first time. Twiglets, for those who don't know them, are little knobbly wholewheat breadsticks coated with a very light rendering of a yeast-extract based substance. To American tastebuds, they apparently resemble "some kind of punishment".

[Mangetout]

I'm a Marmite fan myself; I'm not going to make any claims about it being superior to Vegemite (which I have tried); it's a personal preference and nobody should assume that their personal preferences are any kind of objective measure.

I like to toast wholemeal or rye bread, then let it cool completely in a toast rack (so that it does not go soggy with its own steam), then generously apply REAL butter and a nice smear of Marmite on the top. It's nice on Ryvita too (spreading the toppings on the holey side, of course).

Does anybody here LIKE crispy chicken skin (and/or those little sticky bits of concentrated chicken stock from the roasting tin) and NOT LIKE yeast extract products? - they are very similar flavours, to my palate.

[Lute Skywatcher]

Originally posted by refusal
But what's even more perplexing is the sign on the back of the Marmite truck: "For food use only".

Probably for the same reason that fish trucks say "FISH".

[tritone]

Originally posted by GopherGod72
anybody want a 4 ounce jar of Vegemite with just the top layer missing?

You used the whole top layer? On one piece of toast? No wonder you didn't like it! I use maybe a quarter of a teaspoon of vegemite on a piece of toast, with lots of butter. A friend of mine used to eat it spread thick like peanut butter, and I'll happily agree that vegegmite in those kinds of quantities is truly foul.

However, if you really want to get rid of the stuff, dogs flip for it (both of mine do, as well as every other dog I've tried it on). My mother once made vegemite and cheese cookies for my dogs as special treats, and they thought they were in puppy heaven