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Jollof rice for 20 people
Exact ingredients, pots, timing, and budget for 20 servings of canonical Nigerian-style party jollof.
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Rice
2.2 kg (12 cups)
Tomatoes
3 kg
Scotch bonnets
8
Vegetable oil
0.45 L
Stock
2.5 L
Equipment
Pots needed
2 (~32 cm diameter each)
Cooks required
1
Timing
Prep time
1 hour
Cook time
1.75 hours
Total
2.75 hours
Budget
In Lagos / Nigeria
₦14,000
In USA / UK / EU
$32
Budgets are 2026 estimates and exclude protein.
Notes
- · Two batches, two pots, in parallel.
- · Combine in a chafing tray to serve.
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Frequently asked
How much rice for 20 people?
Approximately 2.2 kg (12 cups) of long-grain parboiled rice.
How long does it take to cook?
Plan 2.75 hours total — 1 hour prep and 1.75 hour cook.
How many cooks do I need?
1 cook working in coordination.
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