How to Eat Vegemite: A Guide

Vegemite, a dark brown paste made from brewer’s yeast, is a popular spread in Australia. However, for those who have never tried it before, it can be a bit daunting to figure out how to eat it. Fortunately, there are many ways to enjoy Vegemite beyond just spreading it on bread.

How to Eat Vegemite?

Spread on Bread or Crackers (Vegemite Toast)

Typically, Vegemite is lightly spread on toast with butter. The keyword here is “lightly,” as very little goes a long way due to its strong taste.

It also can be spread on toast with cheese slices or avocado or spread on toast.

Here are the steps-by-steps for Vegemite on toast.

1. Toast your bread. You can get the usual standard white bread or any other bread such as Vienna, sourdough, rye, or dark rye.
2. Spread some butter or margarine on top of the toast before adding the vegemite
3. Put your bread in the oven until golden brown (also known as “toasting”)
4. Remove from oven and put some more butter on if desired
5. Cut into squares.

Mix into Mashed Potato

You can also mix it into cooked mashed potato or add it to other dishes while they cook.

Here are the steps:

1. Heat your mashed potatoes and add some butter
2. Add a spoonful of vegemite, and mix thoroughly until well blended. Add more as desired!

Use It as a Sandwich Filling.

You can use vegemite in place of another ingredient that is usually used for sandwiches. For example, you might like to try adding it to tuna or egg salad.

Here are the steps:

Spread some butter on both slices of bread and add Vegemite between them (or any other sandwich filling).

Stir into Soups and Beef Stews

You can also add vegemite to soups and beef dishes such as casseroles. It’s perfect for adding some flavor to your meals!

Here are the steps:

Add a couple of spoonfuls of Vegemite when you’re making soup or stew (or any dish that requires cooking)

Add to Salad Dressing

You can also add some Vegemite to salad dressing. It will give your salads a nice, savory flavor that goes great with veggies and greens!

Here are the steps:

• Add one teaspoon of vegemite into your usual salad dressing (olive oil-based) or make a new mixture by adding half olive oil and half vegemite
• Mix well until you get a smooth texture. Add more vegemite as desired!

Dip Fruit in It

If you are looking for some new, exciting ways to eat vegemite, try adding it on top of your fruit.

Some people recommend not putting any vegemite on bananas because the taste may overpower them too much. However, there are plenty of other fruits that go well with Vegemite.

Mix into Pasta Sauce (Vegemite Pasta)

Here are the steps to make Vegemite pasta:

1. Cook some pasta to your liking. When the pasta is still hot, put some butter and vegemite on it.
2. Put it in a bowl and add some cheese. Dinner is ready.
3. You could use butter instead of a non-dairy spread and skip the cheese for a vegan version.

Use in Casseroles and Soups.

You can also add vegemite to casseroles and soups. This is a great way to bring some extra flavor to these dishes!

Make a Meat Pie

Vegemite can be used in pies as well. It tastes delicious with meat, so it is perfect for veggie pies!

Here are the steps:

• Prepare your pie crust dough and let it sit in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to relax. You can also use some pre-made pastry if you want to speed up the process.
• Mix some vegemite with finely chopped meat of your choice (such as beef, lamb, or pork). We recommend adding black pepper and salt to taste for extra flavor.

Drizzle Over Cake

If you are looking for new ways to make your cake more interesting, why not try adding vegemite? It tastes delicious with chocolate!

Here are the steps:

• Mix brown sugar and Vegemite until it is well blended. Add two tablespoons of water if needed.
• Drizzle over a round or square cake and put it in the oven.

Mix into Scrambled Eggs

Here are the steps to make delicious scrambled eggs with Vegemite:

• First, heat some butter or oil in a frying pan.
• Crack an egg into the hot mixture and mix it well so that there is an even distribution of vegemite throughout. Continue cooking until you have the desired consistency for your eggs.

Put onto Pizza

If you like the taste of Vegemite and cheese, then this is a great way to make things more interesting by mixing them!

Here are the steps:

• Spread some butter on a pizza base. Add vegemite as desired (don’t forget that it’s salty!).
• You can also add tomatoes or other vegetables for extra flavor.

Mix into Vegemite Cheese Scrolls

Vegemite cheese scroll is a delicious snack that is very popular in Australia. You can make it yourself by mixing Vegemite with cheese and shaping the mixture onto a strip of puff pastry!

Here are the steps:

• Heat some butter or oil in a frying pan. Add finely chopped veggies (such as onion, and garlic) for extra flavor if desired. Mix your Vegemite with cheese and add some black pepper if you want to make it spicier.
• Take a sheet of puff pastry dough and cut it into long strips, about one inch wide each. Put your mixture on half the strip lengthwise, leaving a small gap at the end for folding over later. Then, fold the other side of the strip over to cover the mixture and seal.
• Put on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Put in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius or 400 Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until it becomes golden brown!

Use as a Dipping Sauce.

If you are looking for some new ways to eat Vegemite, try dipping it in the sauce! Of course, you can dip bread or crackers into vegemite as well.

Here are the steps:

• Mix some mayonnaise and black pepper if desired.
• Add more vegemite as needed until your mixture is salty enough.
• Put into a bowl and serve with bread or crackers.

Add to Hot Drinks Like Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa (Vegemite Latte)

You can also add Vegemite to your hot beverages. This is a great way to enjoy the taste of Vegemite.

Here are the steps:

• Start with hot water and add some vegemite extract if you don’t want chunks in your drink.
• If you like extra flavor, consider adding coffee or tea leaves as well! Add sugar or honey if desired for additional sweetness.
• Stir until the mixture is well blended.

Vegemite Stock

With all that umami and saltiness, vegemite makes an excellent vegan stock. It adds quite a bit of gut to all sorts of soups and casseroles.

As with all things vegemite, go slow.

1. Add a teaspoon to ½ cup of boiling water to dissolve
2. Add that to 4-6 liters of something and let your taste buds guide you.

Vegemite Lettuce & Cheese Rollups

If you want to make something different for lunch, try these vegemite lettuce & cheese rollups!

Start with a piece of iceberg lettuce. Add some Vegemite and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Roll it up like a burrito and enjoy! You can also add mayo or mustard if desired as well as other veggies like avocado.

Vegemite and Red Miso Lamb with Eggplant Puree

To this Japanese-inspired lamb dish, Vegemite adds a huge umami flavor. This recipe comes from Kiyomi chef Chase Kojima.

Love it or hate it, you can’t get much more Australian than Vegemite!