Gordon Ramsay turns viewers’ stomachs as he tucks into SWAMP RAT stew… but he insists it’s delicious!
As a renowned foodie there aren’t many dishes that could faze him.
So Gordon Ramsay didn’t think twice as he tucked into a swamp rat stew whilst filming his National Geographic series, Uncharted.
The potty-mouthed chef, 53, helped catch and kill a semiaquatic rodent known as a coypu or nutria whilst in the Southern American state of Louisiana.
Yum: Gordon Ramsay didn’t think twice as he tucked into a swamp rat stew whilst filming his National Geographic series, Uncharted
Nutria are native to South America but are considered a nuisance as their presence has disrupted the native ecosystem.
Gordon was joined by Eric, who explained the locals had begun eating the rodents to help keep their population down, before the pair headed off on a hunt.
Gordon mused: ‘You can call this thing nutria, water rabbit, but trust me, every bite, you’re still eating a rat.’
However, as he spooned in mouthfuls of the stew, he conceded, ‘See, now that is delicious.
‘That’s like a rabbit… there’s no fat in there; there’s no fat in my mouth.’
Dinner: The potty-mouthed chef, 53, helped catch and kill a semiaquatic rodent known as a coypu or nutria whilst in the Southern American state of Louisiana
Despite Gordon’s glowing review, his fans weren’t so easily convinced, taking to Twitter to voice their unease.
Discussing whether they would be tempted to try it out, they penned: ‘Not unless I’d die in the wilderness without it. Still might think twice. Ugh.’
‘Lol, this is crazy.’; ‘Eeeeeee wat you eating….’; ‘Very trusting lol’; ‘You are one brave man @GordonRamsay’; ‘i felt like throwing up :(, gordon, youre too brave!!! [sic]’.
Kill it, cook it, eat it: Nutria are native to South America but are considered a nuisance as their presence has disrupted the native ecosystem
Unsure: Despite Gordon’s glowing review, his fans weren’t so easily convinced, taking to Twitter to voice their unease
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted sees the star journey around the world where he meets people from different countries, tries exotic regional cuisines and learns about their food and culture.
A recent episode showed the star leaping from a helicopter into the sea below after the pilot informed him that he’s unable to land at a nearby beach.
In showstopping images, Gordon was seen edging towards the open door of the helicopter as he looked down below.
One to watch: Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted sees the star journey around the world where he meets people from different countries and tries exotic regional cuisines
After emerging unscathed, Gordon said: ‘Jumping out of a helicopter into a ferocious sea, laced with sharks, to get to the beach.
‘Trust me, after that jump, I hope those mussels are worth it, because I’m here to learn.’
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted airs in America on Sundays at at 10/9c on National Geographic. It is not yet known if the series will be shown in the UK.
Off he goes: A recent episode showed the star leaping from a helicopter into the sea below after the pilot informed him that he’s unable to land at a nearby beach