Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has completed her attempt to set a world record for the largest pot of jollof rice following an eight-hour cooking session.
It’s her latest world record bid after successfully going to record books in 2023 for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Baci said her jollof recipe included 4,000 kgs of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, 750 kgs of oil and 600 kgs of onions that was prepared on a six-metre-wide pot.
The cooking session was held at an open field in the commercial hub, Lagos, and attracted hundreds of onlookers.
Her bid must be validated by the Guinness World Records organisation.
Jollof rice is a staple enjoyed across the West African region with Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, and The Gambia all claiming to have the best recipes.
In 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognised Senegal as the origin of this culinary delight.
It is believed to have originated from the Wolof people of Senegal.
