Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish
Summary
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set a new world record by cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms, in Lagos. Despite challenges with the pot used for cooking, the achievement was officially recognized by Guinness World Records. The dish was later shared with a large crowd and was part of a year-long planning effort.Key Facts
- Chef Hilda Baci cooked the largest jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kg.
- Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement.
- The cooking process took nine hours.
- The large pot broke during weighing but no rice was spilled.
- Baci thanked her team and supporters for their help.
- The pot held 23,000 litres and was made by a team of 300 people.
- Ingredients included 4,000 kg of rice and 500 cartons of tomato paste.
- Portions of the dish were distributed to the crowd afterward.
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