KRS1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I had the unfortunate experience of trying vegemite once and saw similarities in taste to a thai cooking ingredient called Ga Biek, which is a type of dark brown shrimp paste. Anyone else know what Ga Biek is and do you think it is similar to the carnage that vegemite inflicts on your taste buds? Ask your thai gf/bf she'll know what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) <wikipedia mode on> It's called 'kapi'. (กะปิ) Indeed a nasty, smelly paste, but made from fermented shrimp, so not similar to Vegemite even though that too is a nasty, smelly paste. Pictures: http://www.google.co...#3636;&tbm=isch More info: http://en.wikipedia....ki/Shrimp_paste </wikipedia mode off> Edited January 8, 2012 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Vegemite, that delicious and nutritious treat, is made from used brewing yeast extract. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaziBird Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 KRS1, Vegemite inflicting carnage on your taste buds ? Heathen ! BTW, ownership of that wonderful Australian product has been usurped by a giant American Food Corporation. At least they knew what was good ! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 <wikipedia mode on> It's called 'kapi'. (กะปิ) Indeed a nasty, smelly paste, but made from fermented shrimp, so not similar to Vegemite even though that too is a nasty, smelly paste. Pictures: http://www.google.co...#3636;&tbm=isch More info: http://en.wikipedia....ki/Shrimp_paste </wikipedia mode off> Ahh yes, made from shrimp ... but the treachery is very similar ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Vegemite, that delicious and nutritious treat, is made from used brewing yeast extract. To call it a paste is well off the mark.It is somewhat similar to Marmite.Vegemite, to celebrate Australia Day, January 26, is to change the iconic label to have the word AUSTRALIA in prominent type.The last time they tried to change the label they had to call out the riot police. I trust its only temporary we love our Vegemite just the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Vegemite, that delicious and nutritious treat, is made from used brewing yeast extract. To call it a paste is well off the mark.It is somewhat similar to Marmite.Vegemite, to celebrate Australia Day, January 26, is to change the iconic label to have the word AUSTRALIA in prominent type.The last time they tried to change the label they had to call out the riot police. I trust its only temporary we love our Vegemite just the way it is. Indeed. There was the Cheesymite version for a wile. Don't know if that lasted. Didn't like it much myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 a nasty, smelly paste, One of your best posts ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksal37 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Vegemite,from the antipodeans, is a very poor substitute for Marmite.I am sure there is nothing like in Thailand! If you can find something nearly similar please post it on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 "Ga biek" is a close approximation of the sound the typical homo sapien makes upon first tasting vegemite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Vegemite for ever I heard it put's lead in your pencil. But I can not vouch for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodcourt49 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Vegemite for ever I heard it put's lead in your pencil. But I can not vouch for that ..tastes great smeared on hot corn...or vegemite and lettuce sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cherry Blossom or Kiwi shoe polishes are quite similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 "Ga biek" is a close approximation of the sound the typical homo sapien makes upon first tasting vegemite. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Vegemite - it puts a rose in every cheek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Vegemite - it puts a rose in every cheek. A bit like compost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatmakmak Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) I'm afraid this is not Chiang Mai related suk nit! Please move to food forum or pub. Edited January 9, 2012 by expatmakmak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm afraid this is not Chiang Mai related suk nit! Please move to food forum or pub. Good idea, moving to Food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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