The truth about curry-gate: PM admits he injured himself cooking trademark meal - as he vehemently insists the chicken WAS cooked properly
- Scott Morrison took a break from campaigning on Sunday to host a curry night
- He documented his culinary efforts by uploading pictures to his Facebook page
- However some concerned citizens pointed out the chicken appeared to be raw
- The PM responded to comments assuring Aussies it was properly cooked
- He also said he cut his thumb chopping onions and was seen wearing band aid
Scott Morrison has confirmed he cut himself while making a chicken curry for his family after being spotted with a bandage around his thumb.
The Prime Minister had already copped criticism from the public after posting a picture of his family curry night on Sunday where it appeared the chicken served was still raw.
He was later seen with a cut on his thumb while at a press conference and on Wednesday it was wrapped in a band aid.
When questioned by 2GB's Ben Fordham where the injury came from Mr Morrison laughed and said: 'Chopping onions on the weekend when I was cooking a curry. That's how it happened'.
He also stressed, once again, that his chicken korma was perfectly safe to eat.
Scott Morrison has revealed he cut himself while making a chicken curry for his family after being spotted with a bandage around his thumb
'I totally cooked the chicken properly. It was in the pan for about 45 minutes, it was a classic chicken korma.
'And I can tell you the other one was eggplant and okra, a vegetarian curry,' Mr Morrison said, adding his family even went back for seconds.
The PM had taken a break from the campaign trail on Sunday evening to cook up a storm for his wife Jenny and daughters Abbey and Lily - posting images to social media.
He served up an exotic Sri Lankan tamarind eggplant and okra dish alongside steamed rice and a classic chicken korma with the cheeky caption: 'Strong Curry. Strong Economy. Stronger Future.'
But eagle-eyed commenters said his family are also going to need 'strong stomachs' with a portion of the chicken korma appearing dangerously undercooked.
Australians have reacted in horror after Scott Morrison posted a photo of his family curry night, with social media users pointing out the 'chicken is still raw'
Scott Morrison (pictured with daughter) took a well earned break from the campaign trail on Sunday evening to host a curry night at home
'Pray to god you do not get Salmonella eating the pink raw chicken. Eat Chicken responsibly,' one shocked person urged the PM.
'Be lucky to stay out of hospital,' another said.
A third accused the PM of orchestrating a publicity stunt.
'Eeew that's raw chicken!... You didn't even bother cooking that did you? Just pour sauce over raw chicken for yet another photo op.'
Mr Morrison had earlier insisted the chicken was properly done.
'I can assure you, the chicken was cooked,' the PM said on Tuesday.
His chicken curry post was trending second on Google in Australia for a brief moment earlier in the week.
On Tuesday morning, Mr Morrison responded to a comment joking: 'the raw chicken was a nice touch', insisting it was properly cooked
But not everyone slammed Mr Morrison's skills in the kitchen.
Liberal MP Jason Wood gave the home-cooked meal a rave review.
'Looks amazing. I love cooking a chicken curry but alas yours is more impressive'.
Another wrote: 'You really love your curry. I love seeing each time you present your meals it's such a wonderful delight and how lucky is your family.'
'I love it that you cook curry! You're a legend, PM!' a third commented.
Facebook commenters savaged the prime minister for his skills in the kitchen
The prime minister took a well-earned break from the campaign trail on Sunday evening to cook up a storm for his loved ones
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