The Digest:
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has begun her ambitious attempt to cook the world's largest pot of jollof rice at Lagos' Eko Hotel, drawing over 20,000 registered attendees for this historic culinary event.
Key Points:
- The custom-made pot measures six meters wide and six meters tall with a 22,619-liter capacity
- Baci plans to use approximately 264 bags of rice (5,278 kg) for the attempt
- She personally cleaned the giant pot, emphasizing hygiene standards for the massive meal
- The event continues her culinary legacy following her 2023 Guinness World Record for marathon cooking
- Security managed large crowds as fans and celebrities gathered for the free festival
- Baci described the attempt as a dream realized nearly two years after her initial record
- The event celebrates Nigerian cuisine and cultural pride through its iconic jollof rice
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Channels Television
