In brief
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest jollof rice dish with her giant pot weighing 8,780 kg. Despite a near mishap with the pot during the weigh-in, she successfully completed the nine-hour cooking marathon with a dedicated team. Baci emphasizes the collective strength and unity behind this record, celebrating the moment as a triumph for Nigeria and Africa.
Chef Hilda Baci has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice, a dish weighing a whopping 8,780 kilograms! This impressive feat took place in Lagos, where Baci and her team spent nine hours in the kitchen. The cooking challenge encountered a scare when the giant pot used for the cooking buckled during weighing, but thankfully, no rice was lost.In her heartfelt reaction to the achievement, Baci expressed gratitude to her team and supporters, stating, 'This moment isn't just mine... it belongs to all of us.' The recipe for this monumental dish included 4,000 kg of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, 600 kg of onions, and 168 kg of goat meat, all cooked in a specially designed pot holding 23,000 liters.Thousands gathered to support her record attempt, and Baci's dish was later shared with the vibrant crowd, emphasizing the communal spirit she embodies. Reflecting on her journey, Baci said, 'This Guinness World Record was built on unity, love, and collective strength.' Her ambitious project took over a year of planning, showcasing the cultural significance of jollof rice in Nigeria and beyond.This isn't Baci's first time in the spotlight; she recently held the record for the longest cooking marathon and won accolades for her culinary skills in a competition. With this new victory, she continues to elevate Nigerian cuisine on the global stage, inspiring food enthusiasts everywhere.
