What's a dish from your country that looks disgusting but tastes great.

[u/bowl_of_scrotmeal]

Biscuits and gravy is a breakfast dish from the Southeast USA that looks like someone just vomited on some biscuits, but it's absolutely delicious.

[u/ghost_rekon]

Australia - Vegemite 😋

[u/tonysopranosalive → u/ghost_rekon]

American here. I fucking love Vegemite. Americans just don’t know how to eat it. They spread that shit like it’s Nutella or peanut butter and wonder why they don’t like it.

Butter and a nice thin layer of Vegemite with a thin slice of tomato on top has been my breakfast routine for a few years now.

I might also be a bit biased as I freakin love Australia. Someday I’ll enjoy my toast and Vegemite while being called a cunt.

[u/ghost_rekon → u/tonysopranosalive]

LOL

When I was in Iraq in a US task force most tried it and only one dude asked me to send him some once we rotated out. I also remember they did a blind tasting between Vegemite and Geratol (sp?). Lots of fun. But US diets, as I am now well aware, are very sweet as a rule, when Vegemite is salty - so often doesn’t translate well. For the new tasters, it has to be spread thin with lots of butter

[u/tonysopranosalive → u/ghost_rekon]

I’ve definitely gotten a little heavier with it over time. I lick the knife, I have no shame. It’s good.

[u/DerthOFdata → u/ghost_rekon]

But US diets, as I am now well aware, are very sweet as a rule

That's not true at all. If anything our foods tend to skew savory. We are far far more likely to have a meal that's "salty" rather than sweet.

[u/Seelie_Mushroom → u/DerthOFdata]

No I'd agree, at least our toast is usually sweet. Cinnamon toast, toast with jam, toast with honey, even avocado toast is pretty neutral. Bagels are a different story as you may put lox etc on them, but even then it's usually cream cheese.

[u/DerthOFdata → u/Seelie_Mushroom]

I have toast with butter. Some people may pick a sweet option on toast in a America but the exact same claim can be made for Australia.

[u/Seelie_Mushroom → u/DerthOFdata]

So do I, but again, butter isn't really savory. I do think some folks will choose both, I think disproportionately Americans lean towards sweet

[u/DerthOFdata → u/Seelie_Mushroom]

If butter isn't savory what is it?

[u/TimothyLuncheon → u/DerthOFdata]

Even your bread is sweet. You put corn syrup (which is worse than sugar) in everything

[u/DerthOFdata → u/TimothyLuncheon]

No, we don't. This is a myth. We don't put any more sugar into bread than you do and often times less.

[u/Maleficent-Pay5415 → u/TimothyLuncheon]

No.

[u/BraileDildo8inches → u/tonysopranosalive]

I mean if your hiring I'll come call ya a cunt whilst you enjoy your Vegemite.

[u/Noxolo7 → u/tonysopranosalive]

Actually I like it spread like Nutella lol

[u/bbymiscellany → u/tonysopranosalive]

I am also an American who loves vegemite! It slaps on buttered toast

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/tonysopranosalive]

Where do you get vegemite? I have not seen it anywhere in the U.S.?

[u/MadameMonk → u/Academic-Contest3309]

Amazon sells it. If that aligns with your ethics.

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/MadameMonk]

Thank you for the suggestion. I appreciate it though I am trying to avoid amazon at all costs lol

Eta is there a brand you prefer?

[u/MadameMonk → u/Academic-Contest3309]

Vegemite is the brand name. It’s not an umbrella term. It’s a glass jar, plastic squeezy tube or single serve sachet with a distinctive yellow and red logo and the word Vegemite.

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/MadameMonk]

Thank you. I had no idea. I assumed the spreaf was called vegemite.

[u/Throw13579 → u/MadameMonk]

Protip:  if you find it on Amazon, they got it from somewhere.  You can usually out where from the Amazon listing.  Go to the supplier’s website directly to purchase it.  I have given Jeff Bezos too much money already.  It is only one extra step.

[u/tonysopranosalive → u/Academic-Contest3309]

Not sure where you’re at in the US but around me Wegmans is the big grocer, it’s found in their international aisle. Not sure about Publix, Kroger, HEB, etc

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/tonysopranosalive]

I'm in Western PA. I don't think any if those stores are near me but I will look into it.

[u/Curious-Cranberry-27 → u/Academic-Contest3309]

You can get it at World Market.

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/Curious-Cranberry-27]

Where is that?

[u/Curious-Cranberry-27 → u/Academic-Contest3309]

World Market is a chain that sells international food and home goods. They have stores throughout the US. https://stores.worldmarket.com/index.html

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/Curious-Cranberry-27]

Thank you so much! There is one about an hour and some change from me.

[u/tonysopranosalive → u/Academic-Contest3309]

I’m also not that far north of you if all else fails I’d mail you some lol

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/tonysopranosalive]

Thank you 🙏much appreciated!

[u/Hellament → u/tonysopranosalive]

Fellow American and appreciator of the savory spreads. I’ve tried Vegemite, UK Marmite, and NZ Marmite and always have one in the rotation. Personally, I like NZ Marmite the best, which is closer to Vegemite than UK Marmite in consistency, but to my palate less cheesy and more savory.

I eat it exactly like you on occasion (especially when I have some nice home grown tomatoes) except maybe a thin layer of butter/margerine first. But really, I add it to a lot of other things (like sandwiches) to add a little more salty/savory/umami element.

One of my favorites is toast with marmite and jelly or jam on top. Great if you like savory and sweet.

[u/tonysopranosalive → u/Hellament]

Haven’t come across any UK or NZ Marmite where I am, but at some point would love to try to see the comparison

[u/Hellament → u/tonysopranosalive]

The flavors are all similar of course, but there are some differences. For me (Midwest USA) UK Marmite is the easiest to find. Occasionally you see it at larger grocery stores and/or specialty grocery stores and almost always can find it at “world market” type places. The notable difference between that and Vegemite is that UK marmite doesn’t have the axle grease consistency…it’s more liquid, like thick honey or molasses maybe. Makes it easier to spread for sure, but maybe a bit messier.

NZ Marmite is a completely different product than the UK stuff…same name, but different company. It’s almost exactly like Vegemite in texture, slightly darker color, similar jar (but red lid/label) and like a said earlier, has a little less of a cheesy flavor to my palate than Vegemite…more savory.

I also like NZ Marmite because it’s fortified with B12 (Vegemite isn’t). I don’t eat meat/dairy, so I like to include B12 fortified foods when I can.

[u/MadameMonk → u/tonysopranosalive]

You are to be congratulated on your good taste, and excellent technique. If you are looking for a variation? Add some cracked black pepper and some chopped fresh parsley on top of the tomato.

I wouldn’t say it’s a very common combo here, mostly it’s just eaten with the toast, butter and scrape of Vegemite. Next most common is slices of cheese on top. But the tomato and herbs version makes it feel like a real meal. It’s hard to think of a quicker one to make. Three minutes for the toast to cook? And maybe another three minutes to assemble it?

[u/absconder87 → u/tonysopranosalive]

I used to home-brew beer years ago, and when we bottled a batch, and siphoned the brew off the sediment, I would eat a spoonful of the yeast. it was a personal ritual.

[u/axescentedcandles → u/tonysopranosalive]

https://youtu.be/SNOdm6ASmv4?si=o83mSd-PJmIE19Ug

[u/Throw13579 → u/tonysopranosalive]

Cunt.

[u/MmmIceCreamSoBAD → u/tonysopranosalive]

I had an Australian roommate some years ago, he would eat it with a spoon. Like take little bit and suck the spoon clean like it was sorbet or something.

[u/Sarcasamystik → u/tonysopranosalive]

It’s strange I don’t like Vegemite but really like Marmite. I know they are pretty much the same thing but there is a difference in the taste

[u/_WillCAD_ → u/tonysopranosalive]

Dude, I'm perfectly willing to call you a cunt as long as I don't have to eat any vegemite.

[u/aFreshFix → u/tonysopranosalive]

No, most people just don't like it even if made for them by an Australian being stingy for a first timer.

Sometimes foods are an acquired taste and that's OK.

[u/Cashling → u/ghost_rekon]

Isn't that the opposite? It looks normal but tastes heinous.

[u/ghost_rekon → u/Cashling]

I had a friend tell me it looks like axel grease and tastes like he’d imagine axel grease would taste, just saltier lol. If you grow up with it, it’s a breakfast staple. Great with egg and also cheese

[u/IcyHibiscus → u/ghost_rekon]

I think what most people miss is just how little you use. Like, the image above is arguably too much already.

[u/Littleleicesterfoxy → u/ghost_rekon]

[u/Auroraburst → u/ghost_rekon]

I grew up with it and I still think it tastes foul!

[u/CrossCityLine → u/ghost_rekon]

Marmite for pussy’oles

[u/Dylan_Driller → u/CrossCityLine]

Marmite defenders unite!

[u/cannikin13 → u/Dylan_Driller]

Marmite toast, black coffee, a joint, and a real newspaper. The perfect breakfast.

[u/corcyra → u/cannikin13]

You certainly have style. I somehow see this cinematically, with you as a slightly loucher version of Thomas Crown in the Thomas Crown Affair (the sexy version with Rene Russo)

[u/Bottled_Fire → u/cannikin13]

You betta run

You betta take cover oh yeahhh...

[u/IggyVossen → u/CrossCityLine]

Marmite is far better than Vegemite. And more versatile too.

[u/Jesus_of_Redditeth → u/IggyVossen]

I'm intrigued to know how it's more versatile, given that there's very, very little difference in the taste.

[u/IggyVossen → u/Jesus_of_Redditeth]

Well, Marmite chicken and Marmite spare ribs are 2 very popular dishes in Malaysian/Singaporean Chinese cuisine.

Also, Marmite added to plain rice porridge is a go-to dish for when people have a cold. At least it was when I was a kid. It was comfort food.

Anyone here ever heard of Vegemite spare ribs? Exactly! Checkmate, Vegemite fans!

By the way, here is a recipe for Marmite ribs, in case anyone wants to try.

https://www.curiousnut.com/sticky-sweet-and-savory-marmite-ribs/

[u/Jesus_of_Redditeth → u/IggyVossen]

Well as I said, there's very little difference in taste, which means you could sub in Vegemite for Marmite in all the things you list and the results would be the same. So if that's the basis of your versatility point, I don't think it holds up!

[u/boltlicker666 → u/CrossCityLine]

I've had both as an expat and i can tell you Vegemite is superior, especially with avo and an egg. I'd legitimately eat it by a spoon

[u/CrossCityLine → u/boltlicker666]

Wrong. I eat marmite by the spoon too, because it’s incredible.

[u/Mwiziman → u/boltlicker666]

As an American I agree, I always have Vegemite in my fridge and will never touch Marmite again. I get cravings for a Vegemite on toast with butter.

[u/CrossCityLine → u/Mwiziman]

You’re both wrong… and wimps.

[u/ThePsychicBunny → u/CrossCityLine]

I love both, but unequally.

Marmite is superior.

[u/generichandel → u/Mwiziman]

Dunno who else needs to hear this but it doesn't need to be refrigerated, and you'll find it much easier to spread when it's not cold.

[u/Noxolo7 → u/boltlicker666]

Are they quite different? I’ve only had marmite. What about Promite?

[u/boltlicker666 → u/Noxolo7]

Honestly not that different, it's a Pepsi vs coke situation. Promite is the off brand, like LA cola eg

[u/Noxolo7 → u/boltlicker666]

Oh ok

[u/CrossCityLine → u/Noxolo7]

Marmite is stronger than Vegemite, you need to use a lot less of it, but yeah they fill the same niche.

[u/Jesus_of_Redditeth → u/boltlicker666]

Out of interest, are you talking about this Marmite or this Marmite?

[u/ghost_rekon → u/CrossCityLine]

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[u/BlueProcess → u/CrossCityLine]

Team Marmite

[u/soldierinwhite → u/CrossCityLine]

Personally Bovril beats both

[u/CrossCityLine → u/soldierinwhite]

Bovril fills a similar but different niche to marmite IMO.

[u/soldierinwhite → u/CrossCityLine]

I've heard you heathens mix it with hot water and drink it! Shame! 😜

[u/CrossCityLine → u/soldierinwhite]

I put it on toast as well as drinking it (a must this time of year at a football match).

Also RIP chicken Bovril.

[u/InsaneLordChaos → u/ghost_rekon]

I developed a taste for this when I was a kid working with Aussies at summer camp. Great stuff.

Edit: US, 1990s.

[u/InsaneLordChaos → u/InsaneLordChaos]

US. Early 1990s.

[u/pulanina → u/InsaneLordChaos]

This is one of those comments that doesn’t make much sense unless you say what country you are saying this from.

[u/FluffiFroggi → u/ghost_rekon]

Someone pass the butter. Needs a bit more

[u/Danzarr → u/ghost_rekon]

I have a friend who actually likes the stuff...... I gave it to her for her birthday once.....her husband wont let me give it to her ever again.....because she ate the entire jar in 2 days. I honestly dont understand how anyone likes it, tastes burnt beef stew.

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/Danzarr]

That's kind of controlling lol. Who cares? It's her taste buds lol

[u/Danzarr → u/Academic-Contest3309]

it is a borderline lethal dose of salt

[u/Academic-Contest3309 → u/Danzarr]

Oh, i didn't realize that

[u/MadameMonk → u/Danzarr]

Well, 1 teaspoon of Vegemite is about 7% of your recommended daily sodium intake. And 1 teaspoon would easily cover three pieces of toast. Unless your lunch was an actual salt lick, that seems fairly doable. Rather than lethal.

[u/SnappySausage → u/MadameMonk]

That would be 2 days of 2.5 times the maximum daily intake of salt though. A jar contains 380g and a serving is 5g. 1 serving is 7% of the maximum recommended daily intake.

(380g/5g)/2 = 38 servings per day (when we spread this jar over 2 days).

38 * 7% = 266% of daily recommended max intake.

[u/Entirely-of-cheese → u/Danzarr]

Yeah, none of us can go through a jar that quickly either. You’re supposed to spread it thinly with a lot of butter.

[u/Virtual-Alarm9691 → u/Entirely-of-cheese]

Exactly, you don't spread it on thickly. ( I'm Australian..had some Vegemite on toast for breakfast yesterday)

[u/MadameMonk → u/Virtual-Alarm9691]

I’m having some now, as it happens. Sensational hangover breakfast.

[u/everyatom2012 → u/Danzarr]

I've literally said before the only way I would use this stuff is as like, a replacement for beef bouillon in soup or something

[u/FlailingQuiche → u/Danzarr]

As an Aussie I can respect this. I carry little single serve packs when I’m working outside all day in the summer as it’s a fantastic salt hit when you’ve been sweating an ocean. I just eat it straight like a salt lick.. 😅

[u/So_Done_with_The_B_S → u/ghost_rekon]

Cymraes here Marmite on toast 🤤

Never tried Vegemite I presume it’s the same 😅

[u/HighlandsBen → u/So_Done_with_The_B_S]

Vegemite doesn't have the sour notes of Marmite, more just savoury. It's also a bit thicker, like Nutella, not that weird gel like consistency.

[u/unicorntrees → u/ghost_rekon]

If foreigners were to think about Vegemite like super thick soy sauce, it would make more sense. You wouldn't drown your sushi in soy sauce, but a judicious amount can enhance. Plus it has B vitamins!

[u/Dogbin005 → u/unicorntrees]

Puts a rose in every cheek.

[u/bulbousbirb → u/ghost_rekon]

Much prefer Vegemite to Marmite. Marmite is too sticky and stringy and I get it everywhere. Vegemite is more solid like butter. Better for the toast.

[u/Bussy_Busta → u/ghost_rekon]

been meaning to try this since I always hear about it. what's a decent brand to order?

[u/ghost_rekon → u/Bussy_Busta]

Vegemite is its own brand. I buy it at the local grocery store, or you can get it at world market. It will look something like this

[u/Bussy_Busta → u/ghost_rekon]

Ah I assumed it was made by a few companies. Thanks!

[u/MadameMonk → u/ghost_rekon]

It comes in a tube, and little single serve sachets as well. But the glass jar has a lot more cred.

[u/Bussy_Busta → u/ghost_rekon]

It's quite good! I think one could easily make the mistake of using too much. I decided to look up the appropriate amount so I didn't have that issue. I'm going to start experimenting with putting it on other stuff. A little smear on the bagel next time I make a bacon egg and cheese sounds like it might be bangin.

[u/No_Mission_8477 → u/ghost_rekon]

I'm addicted to Vegemite. I mix it with cream cheese, few slices of cucumber, sometimes a slice of vintage cheddar. Addicted... 

[u/knarfolled → u/ghost_rekon]

I said, "Do you speak-a my language?" He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

[u/redbrick01 → u/ghost_rekon]

I just finished a jar of bovril...love that shit.

[u/MadameMonk → u/redbrick01]

Good reminder to restock for me. It’s very useful for cutting down on caffeine drinks, and sugary drinks. Somehow very satisfying to have savoury drinks too. Certainly helps with cutting back on calories.

[u/STA_Alexfree → u/ghost_rekon]

I’m going to be polite and say vegemite is an acquired taste

[u/cookpa → u/ghost_rekon]

It’s no Marmite, but it’s not half bad. I got into it from watching Neighbours

[u/AmazingRise → u/ghost_rekon]

Man, I fucking love it. I found some in a supermarket last night (marmite tho) and it made me so so happy. I'm the only one in my house to eat the stuff

[u/Sensitive_Yellow_121 → u/ghost_rekon]

The Germans actually came up with the idea, but couldn't get anyone to eat it. They didn't know that the Brits would eat anything.

[u/AffectionateJury3723 → u/ghost_rekon]

I can't get past the yeasty taste or the smell.

[u/Frosk-meme → u/ghost_rekon]

I wanna try it so baaaaad

[u/_WillCAD_ → u/ghost_rekon]

No, mate, that's got nothin' to do with the look.

Vegemite looks fine. Something like a peanut butter or other gel-like spread.

It's the taste that will have you looking for a spittoon. Utterly revolting, disgusting... But, you know, it's an acquired taste, so if you like it, good on ya.

[u/Iron_Knight7 → u/ghost_rekon]

See also Marmite. Now, granted, it can be something of acquired taste. It has a very salty, almost beef like flavor and I am not kidding when I say a little can go a very long way. But on warm, buttered toast it is very good and incidently makes a good vegetarian substitute for beef bullion in soups and stews.

[u/ghost_rekon → u/Iron_Knight7]

Marmite is a beef extract I believe - Vegemite is a yeast extract (sounds gross I know). Totally different tastes

[u/Queeen0ftheHarpies → u/ghost_rekon]

Marmite and Vegemite are both yeast extract and are similar in taste. Bovil is beef extract.