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Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Asun Jollof Rice

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has successfully completed her eight-hour open cooking session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Largest Pot of Asun Jollof Rice. The massive 22,619-litre pot was filled with 200 bags of Basmati rice, a significant reduction from the initial plan of 250 bags due to safety and material considerations. The cooking session, which started on Friday at 2:08 p.m. and ended on Saturday at 1:20 a.m., was attended by notable dignitaries, including Ogun Sta's First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun, and actress Funke Akindele.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cooking process took over nine hours to complete, with Baci and her team stirring the rice while adding ingredients and spices at intervals.
  • The chef approached her supporters with samples of her work for them to taste, with many praising the strong flavor of the food.
  • The cooking session featured DJs and other entertainers who entertained the cheering crowds in support of the food expert.
  • Baci deviated from the initial plan of cooking 250 bags of rice to 200 bags due to resource and material considerations, citing the need to weigh the pot and cooking resources below 20,000 kilograms.
  • Notable dignitaries present at the event included Ogun Sta's First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun, Deputy Speaker of Lagos State, Lasbat Meranda, socialite Enioluwa, and actress Funke Akindele.
  • The chef expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported her and dedicated the meal to her audience.
  • Baci is a trained sociologist and was inspired by her mother, a seasoned chef, to pursue culinary education.
  • This is the second time the chef has attempted a Guinness World Record in a cooking-related event, having previously set the record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023.

Statistics:

  • The massive 22,619-litre pot used to cook the Asun Jollof Rice.
  • 200 bags of Basmati rice were used to fill the pot.
  • The cooking session lasted over nine hours, from 2:08 p.m. on Friday to 1:20 a.m. on Saturday.
  • Notably, the average crane and measuring device used could only weigh 20,000 kilograms, necessitating the reduction of rice to 200 bags.
  • The reduced quantity of 4,000 kilograms of rice equaled 200 bags and was enough to feed 20,000 people.

Sources:

  • PREMIUM TIMES
  • Guinness World Records (GWR)

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