Chef Dennis Ombachi causes a stir as he prepares ‘baby’ crocodile for cooking
Former rugby player cum chef Dennis Ombachi has once again left fans in awe.
This is after he dared to prepare a crocodile meal, something many Kenyans are not familiar with.
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Through a post on his X handle on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Ombachi stated that he was ready to prepare the unusual dish, hinting at it with the playful caption, “Wacha nipange sasa crocodile ifanye appearance kwa balcony.”
His post has immediately sparked excitement and confusion in equal measure, especially among food lovers who follow his experimental cooking style.
Ombachi has built a reputation for turning his balcony into a mini food lab, and this time, the idea of working with crocodile oil has pushed curiosity even higher.
Earlier in the day, the chef had shared a completely different meal, posting a large fish he was working on.
He wrote, “Thai red curry poached fish served over rice. A minimum effort recipe that can feed and please a crowd.”
He then added a message to parents, reminding them that getting children to understand service and sports together remains an important foundation at home.
The two posts taken together have shown how Ombachi balances cooking, parenting and gentle life lessons.
As fans waited to see what the crocodile dish would look like, many wondered whether crocodile oil is even safe for consumption.
Is crocodile fat healthy?
While Kenya does not have mainstream use of crocodile fat in home kitchens, research from food science journals has shed some light on how the oil behaves when used as a dietary fat.
Studies have shown that crocodile oil contains high amounts of healthy fats, especially monounsaturated and polyunsaturated acids, which include oleic and linoleic acids.
Some animal studies have suggested that the oil can help lower triglycerides, support energy metabolism and offer antioxidant benefits.
Other research has shown possible anti-inflammatory effects.
However, experts have also cautioned that most of these findings come from early studies done in animals, meaning long-term effects in humans remain unknown.
Doctors have therefore advised that crocodile oil, although interesting and potentially beneficial, should be treated as experimental.
It is not widely recommended by global health bodies, and should never replace well-established cooking oils.
As Kenyans continue to react to Ombachi’s bold cooking choices, one thing remains clear. His creativity has again pushed the boundaries of what a home kitchen can look like, turning food into both a lesson and an adventure.
