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5 litres of jollof rice

What 5 litres of cooked jollof actually means: how many people, how much rice, what size pot.

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Volume
5 L cooked
Servings
25 adults
Dry rice
2.25 kg
Pot diameter
36 cm
Total calories
~8,750 kcal

Frequently asked

How many people does 5 litres of jollof rice serve?

Approximately 25 adult servings.

How much rice do I need?

Around 2.25 kg of dry rice.

What size pot?

A 36 cm diameter heavy-bottomed pot.

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