Dennis Ombachi Stuns Kenyans after Cooking Black Chicken: "Looks Poisonous"
- Dennis Ombachi sparked reactions online after preparing an exotic meal, which left netizens both stunned and intrigued
- TikToker Dylan Page joined the chef in preparing the exotic delicacy, but it was his unexpected verdict during the taste test that fuelled the online chatter
- Kenyans flooded the comment section with a mix of humour, scepticism, and spicy jabs at Ombachi's delicacy
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You have probably had chicken, but have you ever tasted black chicken?
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Yes, you read that right, a meal former Kenya National Rugby Team star-turned-celebrity-chef Dennis Ombachi whipped up, leaving Kenyans speechless online.
The Roaming Chef, as he is famously known on social media, is no stranger to dishing out mouthwatering delicacies.
However, this time, he took things to a whole new level with a black chicken that one netizen claimed looked “poisonous.”
Is there black chicken?
The food content creator introduced his fans to the Ayam Cemani, a rare and exotic Indonesian breed of chicken known for its pitch-black appearance, from the feathers and skin to even the bones and meat.
In his usual step-by-step format, Ombachi demonstrated the meticulous process of preparing the delicacy.
He began by burning off the fine feathers using a blue flame before stuffing the chicken with rosemary, garlic, and a generous squeeze of lemon juice.
From there, he grilled the bird while frequently dousing it with water to keep it moist, then transferred it into an oven smoker.
He finished off the masterpiece by brushing it with a blend of 'chef’s secret juices' and plating it alongside crisp ugali and a generous serving of kachumbari.
Does black chicken taste different?
As jaw-dropping as the sight was, the big question lingered: Does black chicken actually taste good?
In a follow-up video, Ombachi invited popular TikToker Dylan Page to try the dark delicacy.
Dylan eagerly joined the cooking process and took the first bite that thousands were waiting for.
“It tastes really good. It might actually be better than regular chicken. Just close your eyes and it tastes like chicken. Roaming Chef, you’re getting a ten!” Dylan declared while devouring the chicken.
Watch the video below for the full cooking process.
How did Kenyans react to Ombachi cooking black chicken?
As expected, Kenyans on social media had plenty to say. Some were curious, others were shocked, and many could not believe their eyes.
Here are some of their comments:
hannah chege:
"Unapika mpaka majini?"
bis_bas:
"Unakula nguvu za giza Ombachi?"
Moraa Juddie:
"Sasa ikiungua mtu anajua aje?"
Faith fay:
"Nilidhani imeungua."
Certified Loner:
"Hiyo ni Kuku ya waganga ama? Siwezi kula."
luis:
"Nimegoogle bei na what i can say is let’s eat osuga."
debbyphatsimo:
"It looks poisonous."
Hype Gabu Muzik:
"Mnapika hadi uchawi."
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Is an octopus edible?
In another celebrity cooking story, TikToker Akoko Val left netizens stunned after whipping up an octopus dish.
She shared the full process, from scrubbing the raw sea creature clean to elegantly plating it for her family’s dinner.
The unusual meal, rarely seen on typical Kenyan home menus, sparked mixed reactions, with some followers shocked and others joking that being broke had spared them from catching a taste for such exotic food.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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