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Jollof rice for 10 people
Exact ingredients, pots, timing, and budget for 10 servings of canonical Nigerian-style party jollof.
Shopping list
Rice
1.1 kg (6 cups)
Tomatoes
1.4 kg
Scotch bonnets
4
Vegetable oil
0.2 L
Stock
1.4 L
Equipment
Pots needed
1 (~26 cm diameter each)
Cooks required
1
Timing
Prep time
0.5 hours
Cook time
1.25 hours
Total
1.75 hours
Budget
In Lagos / Nigeria
₦7,500
In USA / UK / EU
$16
Budgets are 2026 estimates and exclude protein.
Notes
- · Use a 7-quart Dutch oven.
- · Reduce base separately, then build the pot.
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Frequently asked
How much rice for 10 people?
Approximately 1.1 kg (6 cups) of long-grain parboiled rice.
How long does it take to cook?
Plan 1.75 hours total — 0.5 hour prep and 1.25 hour cook.
How many cooks do I need?
1 cook working in coordination.
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