Hilda Baci to Cook with 250 Bags of Rice for Her Jollof Record Attempt
- Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has stated that she would use 250 bags of rice for her jollof record attempt
- The Guinness World Record holder shared details about the condiments she would use to prepare the sumptuous Nigerian jollof
- Some social media users have commented on Hilda Baci's viral post as she gave updates about her new culinary attempt
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Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has shared updates about her next ambitious culinary challenge, as she prepares to attempt to cook what is expected to become the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
In an engaging video shared on Instagram on September 1, 2025, Baci stated that she will require an impressive two hundred and fifty bags of rice to execute this monumental task.
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Hilda Baci to use 250 bags of rice in record attempt
Following her record-breaking achievement in 2023, where she set the world record for the longest cooking marathon, Hilda Baci and her team have got the world excited as she focused on filling a specially designed pot with a vast capacity of 22,619 litres.
She disclosed that her goal was to fill the pot to at least 75 to 80 per cent, utilising her calculated estimate of approximately 5,278 kilograms of raw basmati rice, which would typically equate to around 264 bags. However, in a strategic decision, Baci has opted to work with 250 bags.
In her video, she confidently stated, “I am making the executive decision to do 250 bags,” highlighting her commitment to the challenge while also making adjustments to ensure success.
Alongside the rice, Hilda outlined the substantial quantities of condiments that will be incorporated into the dish, emphasising her reliance on tomato paste.
For every kilogram of rice, she requires between 0.20 and 0.35 kilograms of tomato paste, but she explained that she will settle on using 0.30 kilograms.
This calculation led to a remarkable total of 1,583 kilograms of Gino tomato paste for the massive pot of jollof rice.
Hilda Baci further shared that the inspiration for this record attempt stemmed from a vision she experienced nearly two years ago.
“Almost two years ago, I had the dream to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever made. And now, with @ginonaija and YOU, that dream is coming alive. Because what is jollof without you to share it with?” she expressed passionately.
The Instagram video is below:
Hilda Baci tests pot for her jollof challenge
In another video update, Hilda demonstrated her progress towards this historic goal, announcing that everything was going according to plan for the main event scheduled for September 12, 2025.
During a successful dry run of the cooking process, she smiled and encouraged her audience to come out and witness history in the making.
“Dry run was a success, see y’all on 12th September,” read the video caption, underscoring her enthusiasm and readiness for the big day.
The Instagram video is below:
Nigeria wins Jollof challenge in Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Nigerian chef, Judith Oluwafunmilola, who won fifty thousand Ghana cedis after triumphing in a competitive jollof battle held in Accra, Ghana.
The star-studded event featured popular comedians Jacinta and Foster Romanus as MCs, adding entertainment to the culinary competition.
Some social media users enjoyed watching the winners celebrate with lively dance moves.
Source: YEN.com.gh
