Nigerian chef attempts to make world's largest pot of jollof rice
Summary
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci attempted to make the world's largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos. She used a custom-made pot and massive amounts of ingredients as part of her bid to set a new Guinness World Record.Key Facts
- Hilda Baci is a Nigerian chef and previous Guinness World Record holder.
- She attempted to create the world's largest pot of jollof rice, a popular West African dish.
- The cooking event took place in Lagos, Nigeria, and attracted thousands of spectators.
- Baci used 4,000 kg (8,800 lbs) of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, and 600 kg of onions for the dish.
- A specially made pot, capable of holding almost 23,000 liters, was used to cook the rice.
- The Guinness World Record must validate the attempt with photo and video evidence.
- A team of 300 people took two months to manufacture the pot.
- Jollof rice is a well-known dish across Africa, typically made with rice and tomato-based sauce.
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