Rice for 25

Quoted message said:

I have a dinner party tonight and will make as special rice with nuts,
bacon, onions etc. How many lbs or Kg of rice should I need to feed
all of these people.

I figured, I usually make 2 cups for 6 people, so 8 cups for 24 should
sufice, But I am scared It will not be enough, any experts out there
that have a magic formula for bulk cooking.

I have never made dinner for so many, so I am a bit of a novice.

Jenny

I would use the 1/2 c portion size per person which would give you 12 c
of finished rice. Then add extra to allow for second helpings. If the
rice dish is the only dish be served then I would use 1 c portion size
per person plus the extra allowance. I'm sorry, I don't know what this
would weigh in kg.

Quoted message said:

I have a dinner party tonight and will make as special rice with nuts,
bacon, onions etc. How many lbs or Kg of rice should I need to feed
all of these people.

I figured, I usually make 2 cups for 6 people, so 8 cups for 24 should
sufice, But I am scared It will not be enough, any experts out there
that have a magic formula for bulk cooking.

Rice is the least problematic food when figuring quantity for a
crowd... always make extra, *rice is cheap* (like 20¢/lb). One cup
raw rice per three servings sounds about right, but if not sure of your
guest's appetite proclivities be generous and go with one cup raw rice
per two servings (at two cups rice per pound that's 5¢/per serving)...
and yeah, there are those other ingredients too, but remember, leftover
rice refrigerates/freezes well.

Quoted message said:

I have a dinner party tonight and will make as special rice with nuts,
bacon, onions etc. How many lbs or Kg of rice should I need to feed
all of these people.

I figured, I usually make 2 cups for 6 people, so 8 cups for 24 should
sufice, But I am scared It will not be enough, any experts out there
that have a magic formula for bulk cooking.

I have never made dinner for so many, so I am a bit of a novice.

Jenny

If the rice is intended as a side along with other sides, then 1 cup
of raw rice will easily feed 4- chances are there will be a few folks
who will by-pass the rice anyway as a carb.
Kev

kevnbro said:

If the rice is intended as a side along with other sides, then 1 cup
of raw rice will easily feed 4- chances are there will be a few folks
who will by-pass the rice anyway as a carb.

I agree with this. When I cook for 2 to 8 people I figure on 1/2 cup
per person if they're Asian, 1/3 cup per person if they're Westerners.
But for buffets, potlucks or other large gatherings, 1/4 cup per person
will be plenty. Even though you're making a sort of pilaf rather than
plain rice, people tend to take smaller portions of the side dishes at
such occasions. -aem

Sheldon said:

Quoted message said:

I have a dinner party tonight and will make as special rice with nuts,
bacon, onions etc. How many lbs or Kg of rice should I need to feed
all of these people.

I figured, I usually make 2 cups for 6 people, so 8 cups for 24 should
sufice, But I am scared It will not be enough, any experts out there
that have a magic formula for bulk cooking.

Rice is the least problematic food when figuring quantity for a
crowd... always make extra, *rice is cheap* (like 20¢/lb). One cup
raw rice per three servings sounds about right, but if not sure of your
guest's appetite proclivities be generous and go with one cup raw rice
per two servings (at two cups rice per pound that's 5¢/per serving)...
and yeah, there are those other ingredients too, but remember, leftover
rice refrigerates/freezes well.

Leftover rice which has been put in the fridge can be used for
stir-fried rice, as the rice hold it's shape, my family do that often.
You can check whether the rice is off by the colour - leave the ones
that's turned yellow...

aem (AEB) said:

kevnbro wrote:

When I cook for 2 to 8 people I figure on 1/2 cup
per person if they're Asian, 1/3 cup per person if they're Westerners.

Cajuns and Latinos are westerners too...

Is your first name Archie, because your last name should be Bunker.
Bigot!

Sheldon said:

aem (AEB) said:

When I cook for 2 to 8 people I figure on 1/2 cup
per person if they're Asian, 1/3 cup per person if they're Westerners.

Cajuns and Latinos are westerners too...

Is your first name Archie, because your last name should be Bunker.
Bigot!

ROTFLMAO!! You calling me a bigot!? Things must be really boring
around your house today. -aem