Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly called Hilda Baci, has successfully conducted a trial run for her upcoming culinary feat — preparing what she describes as the largest pot of jollof rice in the world.
The rehearsal, held in Lagos, was designed to evaluate the logistics, timing, and technical processes needed to pull off the record-breaking cook. Hilda explained that the exercise allowed her team to practice everything from ingredient measurements and heat management to the final presentation.
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Speaking after the test, the chef expressed confidence in the progress made. “This test run was necessary to identify challenges and fine-tune our methods,” she said. “Cooking jollof rice at such a large scale requires precision, teamwork, and careful planning, and I am confident we are on the right path.”
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Hilda, who rose to global fame in 2023 after setting the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, revealed that the official record attempt will not only highlight Nigerian cuisine but also serve as a cultural and tourism showcase.
Event organizers disclosed that the record bid will involve tons of rice, tomatoes, peppers, and spices, with a coordinated team of chefs and assistants working under Hilda’s supervision. The massive dish will later be shared with participants and extended to local communities through a charitable initiative.
Excitement is already building among food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and fans of the star chef. Many see the event as another milestone that will project Nigeria’s culinary creativity onto the global stage.
