Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has once again found himself at the centre of a culinary controversy. This time, the Naked Chef has been accused of appropriating various world cuisines by adding the blandest, whitest ingredients he could possibly find, effectively turning flavorful feasts into tasteless travesties.
Oliver, known for his laid-back cooking style and penchant for experimentation, has been spotted in his latest TV series swapping out traditional ingredients for pale imitations. In one cringe-worthy episode, Oliver replaced the vibrant spices of an Indian curry with a pinch of salt, a dash of mayonnaise, and a generous dollop of sour cream, igniting the ire of viewers and a scathing review from none other than Uncle Roger himself.
The popular YouTuber and culinary critic, famous for his unapologetic takedowns of subpar rice-cooking techniques, quickly weighed in on Oliver’s latest offense. “Haiya, Jamie! What you doing to curry? You make Uncle Roger so sad,” lamented the disappointed comedian, his signature leg-crossing move noticeably absent.
The celebrity chef’s culinary misadventures don’t end there. In another episode, Oliver attempted to spin a classic Mexican taco, replacing the customary pico de gallo with a scoop of cottage cheese and a sprinkling of crushed crackers, much to the horror of fans and food enthusiasts. The audacity of his alterations even prompted Uncle Roger to quip, “Next thing you know, he’ll be using ketchup as hot sauce!“
As the outrage over Jamie Oliver’s whitewashed culinary creations continues to simmer, many wonder if the chef’s thirst for innovation has led him down a path of tasteless transgressions. Will Oliver learn to embrace the diverse flavors of world cuisines, or will he continue to stir the pot of cultural appropriation with his ever-whitening recipe roster? Will Uncle Roger ever forgive him for his culinary crimes against humanity? Only time – and perhaps a few cooking lessons – will tell.
