Long Grain Parboiled Rice Parboiled long grain, in the sizes Nigerian households actually buy. Nobody serious is buying rice in two-pound bags. Why parboiled Parboiled rice is steamed in the husk before milling. The grains stay separate rather than clumping, which is exactly what you want for jollof and fried rice. It also holds up to the long covered cook that jollof needs without collapsing into porridge. How to parboil for jollof Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Boil for about seven minutes, no longer. It should still have bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Add to your stew base and finish covered on low heat. Product details Type: Long grain parboiled Sizes: 25lb, 50lb Storage: Airtight, cool and dry, off the floor. Shipped from Nexxtmart to anywhere in the United States.