#HalfArsed-a chef: The tomato dance from hell

Apparently parody is still the best form of flattery when it comes to the web. Another tantalising, or not — you be the judge — episode of HalfArsed-a Chef has graced the YouTube populace. The web series claims to highlight the “essence” of South African cooking by asking contestants to create things out of old favourites like Boerewors (a spicy sausage), and make gumboot dance puree.

In this week’s episode, the 13 South African hopefuls participate in what is supposed to be one of the country’s most culturally rich activities, as they attempt to make a tomato puree via gumboot dancing. Eww. I hope no one actually ate that.

The whole thing is of course spice maker Nomu’s attempt to capitalise on popular international television show Master Chef currently running in South Africa. Well done Nomu, you seem to have found 13 of the worst chefs in the country. Then again, I suppose that was the point.