Nigerian Chef Sets World Record with Largest Jollof Rice Dish

Tue Sep 23 2025 10:52:14 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Chef Hilda Baci makes history by cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, weighing 8,780kg, in Nigeria, showcasing culinary prowess and community spirit.

In an extraordinary culinary feat, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has shattered the world record for the largest jollof rice dish, weighing in at an impressive 8,780kg. This remarkable achievement occurred in Lagos, where the dish was cooked over nine hours and served to thousands of supporters. Despite facing challenges with a broken pot during the attempt, Baci emphasized the importance of unity and shared victory among her team and the Nigerian community.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice in Lagos last week.

Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed the achievement on social media, saying Ms Baci's concoction of the popular West African dish weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

After nine hours of cooking, the effort was almost thrown into jeopardy after the giant pot used to make the dish broke as it was being hoisted onto a crane to be weighed - thankfully, none of the rice was spilled.

Ms Baci celebrated the triumph by thanking her team and supporters: This moment isn't just mine... it belongs to all of us.

Despite the massive pot buckling twice during its weigh-in, a member of Baci's team confirmed they were collecting evidence to send to GWR for official recognition.

Baci's recipe for the crowning dish included 4,000kg of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, 600kg of onions, and 168kg of goat meat, all poured into a custom-made pot capable of holding 23,000 liters.

The accomplishment was supported by a gathering of thousands, who later enjoyed individual servings of the dish. Baci emphasized the significance of the Jollof dish to Nigerian culture, stating it united people through the power of food.