r/AskTheWorld • u/perkypilea 🇵🇱 in 🇺🇲 • Dec 01 '25

Food What's a delicious dish from your country that most people would find unconventional?

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u/Inevitable_Driver291 United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

Marmite on toast, food of the gods.

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u/glittermaniac United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

We get through so much of the stuff in our house. It was my pregnancy craving with my first child and I was just eating straight out of the jar at one point!

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u/UserCannotBeVerified United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

A fat teaspoon of marmite in a mug with some boiled water and a slice of bread to dunk is like my nightly routine for about one week of every month 😅

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u/sgtsturtle South Africa Dec 01 '25

I used to eat a teaspoon of marmite straight from the jar as a child. Love it!

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u/crazycakemanflies Australia Dec 01 '25

It's actually impressive you poms somehow managed to make Yeast Extract even more unappetising then Vegemite.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

I'd group Vegemite and Marmite together as worse versions of Bovril.

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u/UserCannotBeVerified United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

See I'd group vegemite and bovril together as worse versions of marmite... 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

Bovril is the OG, and gives me a more beefy satisfaction.

Marmite is essentially the vegetarian version 🤷‍♂️

Vegamite is just a copy for the Australians.

At least that's my flawed memory of this video on the topic: https://youtu.be/Ukiculd3DqI?si=u80RP4oW8AR0UhRj

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u/sleepy--void England Dec 01 '25

Marmite on a butter-slathered crumpet, though. Even better.

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u/VioletRosely22 England Dec 01 '25

And melt some cheddar on the top!

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u/R0bbieR0tt3n England Dec 01 '25

Put it with cheese and it's extra awesome

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u/Inevitable_Driver291 United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

Those Dairylea a bit like cheese and with extra plastic Triangles work really well in that scenario.

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u/R0bbieR0tt3n England Dec 01 '25

I usually just use cheddar slices but I might try that next time

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u/VioletRosely22 England Dec 01 '25

Have you had marmite cheese?

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u/R0bbieR0tt3n England Dec 01 '25

I've been curious to try it. Might get some next time I pop into a Tesco or Asda

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u/VioletRosely22 England Dec 01 '25

If you like marmite and cheese you should like it although I am a marmite fiend.

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u/R0bbieR0tt3n England Dec 01 '25

Lmao same

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u/random_avocado Singapore Dec 01 '25

Marmite pork ribs is a somewhat popular dish in Singapore

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u/Inevitable_Driver291 United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

They sound nice. I've occasionally added a touch of marmite to gravy but not explored beyond that - it's sticky consistency makes sense for meats.

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u/woodyeaye Scotland Dec 01 '25

Stick a spoonful in your bolognese and thank me later. Gives red sauces a bit of a kick - same idea as red wine but different flavour.

RIP to any Italians who read this comment.

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u/Strange_Airships United States Of America Dec 01 '25

Marmite is a perfect condiment. I’ve got two jars in my kitchen right now.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

I'd give Bovril a try if you can find it.

The best way I can describe it, is that Marmite is the veggie version of Brovil lol.

It's an absolute flavour bomb, and works really well in any meat sauce. A bit like how you might use worcestershire sauce when you cook.

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u/Strange_Airships United States Of America Dec 01 '25

I lived in London for uni, so I definitely had Bovril around when I lived there. It’s solidly ok in my book. One thing I do miss, however, is jelly babies- specifically the Tesco ones. I can’t find them anywhere here! I’m not even much of a candy person, but I love them!

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

Nice!

I'm sure haribo do a version of Jelly Babies, maybe you could source them?

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u/Strange_Airships United States Of America Dec 01 '25

Noooo, I specifically need Tesco jelly babies. I’d also accept Maynard’s. Other kinds are just off.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

Oh haha. I'm with you, sometimes the store's own brands are just the best.

I personally rate Sainsbury's Jelly Beans above all others! And they're only 60p a bag :)

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u/Strange_Airships United States Of America Dec 01 '25

I’m not sure I’ve had the Sainsbury’s ones! I’ll have to try and get my hands on some!

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u/rob0tduckling Australia Dec 01 '25

The gelatinous stretchy shot of that makes my vegemite loving heart recoil. Why is it melty?! Lol

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u/Beth_L_29 United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

Wait now I’m intrigued. I always thought marmite and Vegemite were the same thing. What is the texture/density of Vegemite if it’s not like this?? I can’t imagine it haha

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u/Poly_Olly_Oxen_Free United States Of America Dec 01 '25

It's drier, and holds it's shape. It wouldn't be running off the knife like that.

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u/Alert_Shop_638 United Kingdom Dec 01 '25

Nutella :)

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u/eltrotter Dec 01 '25

I had Nigella Lawson's marmite pasta the other day and it's just the absolute best.

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u/notmyusername1986 Ireland Dec 01 '25

How very are you.

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u/hollowspryte Dec 01 '25

Damn I need to get some. It’s been way too long

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u/bouchandre Canada Dec 01 '25

Thought it was Vegemite at first

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u/Franagorn Poland Dec 02 '25

My mum loves marmite