Cardi B takes on the infamous Filipino street food balut in a hilarious and slightly horrifying TikTok video. Find out how this fearless rapper tackles this challenging dish.
Ever the adventurous queen, Cardi B recently took her taste buds to the matt on TikTok. The fearless rapper tackled the infamous Filipino street food, balut, and documented the hilarious, gag-inducing experience for her millions of followers.
What is Balut?
Balut, the exotic dish Cardi B bravely attempted to digest, is a fertilized duck egg that's been incubated for a couple of weeks. The result? A soft-boiled egg with a partially developed chick inside - think tiny beak and maybe some feathers. It's a popular street food in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, known for its "strong" flavor and "unique" texture - aka gamey and feathery.
Cardi Chronicles Her Balut Battle
Cardi, known for her unfiltered humor and honesty, didn't hold back in the video. We saw her prepping for the balut, first with a big gulp of Pepto-Bismol. She cracked it open with a mix of nervousness and excitement, screaming, "Oh, it's so thick and hard!" One courageous slurp later, Cardi erupts in a scream - and that was just from the balut juice! It turns out that this fertilized duck egg dish is an acquired taste, to say the least.
Cardi's Culinary Courage Inspires Us All
Despite the less-than-ideal first taste, Cardi dove right into this appetizer. She tried to power through. The experience wasn't ideal. Cardi compared the texture to uncooked chicken (eeeeewwwwwww!!!). While balut may not be her new favorite snack, Cardi's willingness to step outside her comfort zone is inspiring. Plus, her banter and reactions are comedy gold.
This TikTok escapde reminds us that food is a great way to explore different cultures. So next time you feel adventurous, grab a friend and go try something strange. You may discover your next favorite dish.
