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Jollof rice for 5 people
Exact ingredients, pots, timing, and budget for 5 servings of canonical Nigerian-style party jollof.
Shopping list
Rice
0.5 kg (3 cups)
Tomatoes
0.7 kg
Scotch bonnets
2
Vegetable oil
0.1 L
Stock
0.7 L
Equipment
Pots needed
1 (~22 cm diameter each)
Cooks required
1
Timing
Prep time
0.5 hours
Cook time
1 hour
Total
1.5 hours
Budget
In Lagos / Nigeria
₦4,000
In USA / UK / EU
$9
Budgets are 2026 estimates and exclude protein.
Notes
- · One pot, one stove, easy.
- · A standard family dinner.
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Frequently asked
How much rice for 5 people?
Approximately 0.5 kg (3 cups) of long-grain parboiled rice.
How long does it take to cook?
Plan 1.5 hours total — 0.5 hour prep and 1 hour cook.
How many cooks do I need?
1 cook working in coordination.
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