Nigerian culinary expert Hilda Baci attempted to create the planet's largest jollof rice serving during a public event in Lagos. The 28-year-old chef, who previously achieved the 2023 marathon cooking record of 93 hours and 11 minutes, attracted thousands of spectators. Her massive recipe required 4,000 kilograms of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, and 600 kilograms of onions. The specially constructed steel pot can accommodate 23,000 litres of ingredients. A team of 300 people spent two months building the enormous cooking vessel.
Baci dedicated one year to planning this ambitious project. She believes Africa deserves recognition for jollof rice, as the continent is renowned for this signature dish. The cooking process lasted several hours, with assistants using oversized wooden spatulas. Guinness World Records must verify the achievement before declaring it official. Spectators received portions of the completed meal after the cooking demonstration ended.
Baci dedicated one year to planning this ambitious project. She believes Africa deserves recognition for jollof rice, as the continent is renowned for this signature dish. The cooking process lasted several hours, with assistants using oversized wooden spatulas. Guinness World Records must verify the achievement before declaring it official. Spectators received portions of the completed meal after the cooking demonstration ended.
