A TikTok video featuring a woman from Mbizana village in the Eastern Cape has sparked widespread debate on social media.
The woman, @vuyo_the_fit_mpondo, showcased her unconventional method of cleaning homegrown chickens using soap before cooking them. In the video, she is seen sitting in front of a large bowl filled with water, scrubbing two chickens with Sunlight dishwashing liquid and a brush.
@vuyo_the_fit_mpondo Honestly, growing up we never used to do this. But one day I came back home and was told it’s now a common practice in our village and others nearby. They say it helps remove the dirt from the chicken and when you wash it, you can actually see the water turn dirty. It’s even worse with white broilers; the water gets slimy and thick. What’s your take on this? Nisayibawela inyama yasekhaya? ?? happy Easter #easter #villagelife #rural ♬ original sound – Vuyo The-fit-mpondo
The woman explained that in her household and others in the village, it’s a common practice to thoroughly clean chickens with soap before cooking them.
She emphasised that this method is also used during traditional ceremonies and that some people may struggle to eat chicken from other places due to uncertainty about how they were cleaned. She justified her actions by pointing out that people wash dishes with soap, and she didn’t see anything wrong with washing food with it.
The video has garnered a significant number of comments, with many social media users expressing concern about the potential health risks associated with washing chickens with soap.
Some warned that consuming soap residue could lead to food poisoning, cautioning the woman against repeating this practice in the future.
Others expressed apprehension about eating at other people’s homes, fearing that their cooking methods might be unhygienic.
However, not everyone shared the same concerns. Some viewers defended the woman’s method, claiming that they had been using similar techniques for years without issues.
They argued that thorough rinsing would remove any soap residue, making the chickens safe to eat. The debate highlights the varying perspectives on food preparation and hygiene practices.
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