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Hilda Baci begins test runs for giant jollof rice pot.
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Record-breaking jollof rice pot aims to spotlight Nigerian cuisine.
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Guinness guidelines sought for world record confirmation.
Hilda Baci, a Nigerian celebrity chef, is heating up once more, but not for a long cooking session, but rather for what could end up being the biggest pot of jollof rice in the world.
Ahead of an ambitious attempt to cook a single giant pot of jollof rice, Baci, who made headlines last year with her Guinness World Record cook-a-thon in Lagos, said her team has started test runs.
According to a report by the Punch news, she clarified that the record-breaking bid is about more than just food; it’s also about tourism, cultural pride, and presenting Nigerian food internationally.
Giant Jollof rice pot test runs
Trial batches are already being made to improve the recipe and logistics, Baci said while speaking in Lagos. She went on to say that the test runs are necessary to make sure that everything is planned for the big day and that the rice cooks evenly in large quantities.
According to Baci, “We want the world to see that Nigerians don’t just talk about jollof—we perfect it.” “This is not just a meal. It is who we are.
Unrestricted attention to Nigerian cuisine
If successful, the record-breaking jollof rice pot would solidify Nigeria’s position in the ongoing “jollof wars” throughout West Africa, in which Senegal, Ghana, and other countries vehemently defend their own variations of the dish. According to Baci, the project aims to promote culinary tourism and increase public interest in Nigerian cuisine.
She became a cultural icon after her most recent attempt at a record—cooking for over 100 hours straight—attracted international media attention. According to her, the difficulty this time is scale rather than endurance.
The countdown to the Jollof rice pot record
Although the official attempt date has not yet been set, Baci’s team is coordinating with event planners, logistics specialists, and food engineers to handle the massive undertaking. It is anticipated that thousands of servings will be distributed to charities, locals, and visitors.
According to reports, the Guinness World Records office has been contacted to confirm the attempt’s guidelines. Nigeria might add another culinary world record to its expanding list if it is accepted.
But for Baci, the objective is still straightforward. She stated, “It’s about demonstrating to the world what we can do with jollof rice.” “And we have only just begun.”
