Add Cardi B to the List of Celebrities Who Aren't Big Fans of Balut
With all that's been said about the Benny Blanco-Jollibee debacle, there is always room for some healthy non-hateful reviews. The record producer's reaction videos to the cult-favorite chain were, in milder terms, not cool and would go on to rub people the wrong way. Just another clout-chasing expedition, we suppose.
Other Filipinos, understandably, found them disrespectful. On the contrary, rapper Cardi B's review of the exotic Filipino delicacy balut shows us that you can always mean well and say well at the same time. She had recently tried it for the first time, showing off to her followers on TikTok. “Actually, before TikTok, I’ve been seeing this a long time. It’s called balut. I got it, let’s try it, and rate it 1 to 10,” she explained.
@iamcardib #balutegg ? original sound - Cardi B
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She would go on to add some lemon and salt to it before taking a good sip. The rapper didn't exactly have the most pleasant tasting session, as seen in how she gagged over the balut and put her hands to her nose. “It’s so thick and hard,” she added. As soon as she tried the yolk, she just couldn't take it.
“It’s very meaty. It literally tastes to me like an uncooked chicken… Too much meat scent... But the liquid it had inside was good. I’m not even gonna rate it at 1 to 10. I’m just gonna say it’s not for me," she said. Not a bad verdict, to say the least. She was honest enough to say it wasn't for her, just welcoming the experience.
Hey, even Anthony Bourdain wasn't too hot about Balut, mind you. In the past, Cardi B has actually been a decent supporter of Filipino food. She had even shown our lumpiang shanghai some love a few years ago, saying how much she loved it. It is, after all, one of the best street foods around, according to TasteAtlas.
Blanco, make sure to take notes.
