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Jollof rice for 15 people
Exact ingredients, pots, timing, and budget for 15 servings of canonical Nigerian-style party jollof.
Shopping list
Rice
1.7 kg (9 cups)
Tomatoes
2.2 kg
Scotch bonnets
6
Vegetable oil
0.35 L
Stock
2 L
Equipment
Pots needed
2 (~28 cm diameter each)
Cooks required
1
Timing
Prep time
0.75 hours
Cook time
1.5 hours
Total
2.25 hours
Budget
In Lagos / Nigeria
₦11,000
In USA / UK / EU
$24
Budgets are 2026 estimates and exclude protein.
Notes
- · Two smaller pots beat one giant pot.
- · Rotate the pots on the stove for even cook.
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Frequently asked
How much rice for 15 people?
Approximately 1.7 kg (9 cups) of long-grain parboiled rice.
How long does it take to cook?
Plan 2.25 hours total — 0.75 hour prep and 1.5 hour cook.
How many cooks do I need?
1 cook working in coordination.
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