Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has conducted a trial run with her massive 6-by-6-meter pot in preparation for her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice on September 12 in Lagos. Videos of the test sparked mixed reactions online.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has test-run her massive 6-by-6-meter pot ahead of her Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
The trial, held in Lagos, comes after she announced the official record attempt will begin on September 12.
Videos of the run sparked widespread reactions online as many Nigerians shared their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
@tetrapeterweb3: “This is so unhygienic. See how many people without hair covering or nose masks close to the food.”
@defigner_: “some guys standing there are just waiting for the rice to be done so they can get a free plate Hilda feeding the world.”
@Blaqdkidd: “Na spit go full that rice cause wtf?😂 Shouldn’t they be wearing nose masks as well to make it healthy to eat?”
@MavinoFriday: “All the dust from the road. All the siliva and sweat from their mouths and bodies. All the dirt flying around. This is just a big reservoir of unhealthy food. But of course, Nigerians are hungry so they will all come out in their numbers to eat free food.”
@benjamins_st: “They shouldn’t let people who are not working close to the food..see as them wan use saliva garnish the food join.”
