Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci & Gino Win Jollof Wars With Record-Breaking Feast
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci and Gino have set an incredible record. Hilda cooked the largest pot of Jollof rice ever.
This historic event happened at Eko Hotels in Lagos. She used a staggering two hundred bags of rice. Consequently, her team fed thousands of delighted people.
The event drew massive crowds. Many celebrities and influencers attended. Importantly, Ogun State’s First Lady also joined the celebration. Hilda has proudly made her way back into the record books. Previously, she kick-started a record fever across Africa.
This time, she specifically won the “Jollof Wars” for Nigeria. She partnered with the brand Gino Nigeria for this attempt. Together, they cooked the largest serving of Nigerian jollof rice. This happened last Friday in Victoria Island, Lagos. The final weight was a whopping 8,780 kilograms.
That equals 19,356 pounds and nine ounces of delicious food. Her real name is Hilda Bassey. Thousands of people attended the vibrant event. Several performers also took to the stage during the day.
Jollof rice is a staple dish across West Africa. However, a big debate exists about its best version. Ghana and Nigeria famously dispute this title. The record attempt followed very strict rules. Certain specific ingredients had to be used.
Incredible Logistics And Ingredients
Hilda openly shared her exact measurements. She cooked everything in one gigantic pot. First, she used 4,000 kg of washed basmati rice. This rice constituted over eighty percent of the total weight. Next, she added 164 kg of fresh goat meat.
She also included 220 kg of Gino brand cubes. Furthermore, 600 kg of her special pepper mix was essential. She said the process took nine intense hours. It required immense fire, passion, and teamwork. They also used 1,200 kg of gas.
Finally, they created 16,600 plates of rice. They served every plate with joy, love, and community. Strict rules also governed the food’s distribution. Importantly, none of the food was allowed to go to waste.
A video on Instagram shows the serving process. Hungry people gathered there for support. They had to patiently suffer through amazing smells. Then, they could finally dig in. Impromptu chanting of “Hilda, we want jollof” broke out.
People were simply desperate for a taste. Fortunately, the meal went down a storm. Numerous people commented on its fantastic taste. Hilda reflected on the difficult attempt. She did not realize it would be so hard.
It was a huge challenge for her team. She found the hard work really satisfying. This achievement also belongs to the people of Nigeria. They all contributed to this success.
Debate Between Ghana And Nigeria Jollof
he debate often covers ingredients and preparation methods. This feat reignited the Nigeria vs. Ghana Jollof debate. Many hailed it as a cultural celebration. It also proved Hilda’s remarkable resilience. She previously achieved a Guinness World Record for cooking.
Now, will someone from Ghana respond? They could launch their own record attempt. A record for largest Ghanaian jollof rice exists. However, it currently has no holder. Hilda first broke the internet in May 2023.
She claimed the record for longest cooking marathon. Her individual time was 93 hours and 11 minutes. Her attempt in Lekki, Lagos drew international attention. Thousands of people flocked to the site. They watched Hilda in action constantly.
So many people rushed to the website. Consequently, it crashed from the immense traffic. Hilda truly sparked record-breaking fever across Africa. Applications flooded in from eager marathon hopefuls. This specific record is highly competitive.
It has been broken twice since Hilda’s victory. Alan Fisher from Ireland cooked for 119 hours. Then, Evette Quoibia from Australia cooked for 140 hours.
