In brief
In an impressive culinary feat, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest jollof rice dish, weighing 8,780kg. The monumental cook-off took place in Lagos, where Baci's team faced challenges but ultimately succeeded in presenting their magnificent dish to thousands of supporters. Baci celebrated this historic moment by recognizing the collective effort behind the achievement, highlighting the power of unity and food culture in Nigeria.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice in Lagos last week. Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed the achievement on social media, stating that Ms. Baci's dish weighed an astounding 8,780kg. After nine hours of cooking, the effort almost faced disaster when the giant pot used for the dish broke while hoisted onto a crane for weighing; fortunately, none of the rice was lost.Baci expressed her gratitude to her team and supporters, saying, This moment isn't just mine... it belongs to all of us. Despite the large pot buckling during its weigh-in, the team was collecting evidence from various cameras for GWR recognition.This Guinness World Record was built on unity, love, and collective strength, Baci highlighted. Her recipe included 4,000kg of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, 600kg of onions, and 168kg of goat meat, all cooked in a custom-made pot that can hold 23,000 litres.Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the record attempt, where the massive dish was later distributed in individual portions. Baci remarked on the cultural significance of jollof rice, stating that it represents not just Nigerian but African culinary tradition. This accomplishment follows her previous record for the longest cooking marathon at nearly four days in 2023. Baci, assisted by a team of ten chefs, praised the collective effort that brought this remarkable culinary achievement to life, saying they made history together not just for Nigeria, but for Africa, celebrating the joy of food that brings communities closer.
