I’m an American (sorry for ruining the world) and i just tried Vegemite. I was surprised to find that i neither love it or hate it. From the way people talk about it I thought it was this EXTREME thing that supposedly you love or hate. It’s certainly a strong flavor, but it’s not like wasabi level intense. To me it tastes very similar to the burnt bits stuck to the pan after cooking a burger.
I tried it straight and the first taste made me say “huh” out loud. The best thing I’ve tried it on is croutons (because i didn’t have bread to toast). I’ve tried it with a few other random foods and it doesn’t seem to improve anything.
Is it unusual for someone to have a neither love or hate opinion of it?
Is there any specific food you recommend to use it with?
It’s very much an acquired taste kinda thing. I feel that most people use it wrong; spreading it way to thick or eating it out of the jar (good god). I think Vegemite is too strong/overpowering on its own and really meant to almost be a garnish.
I’m German, so not really certified to talk about it but I do like Vegemite. You toast some toast, spread butter on it, then a thin layer of Vegemite and then add a slice of cheese.