A sweet and savory medley of spiced chicken gizzards and caramelized fried plantain cubes tossed in a vibrant pepper sauce.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: shallow bowl or platter
Garnishes: diced peppers, spring onion
Accompaniments: cold drinks
Instructions
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1
Boil gizzards with salt and half the onion until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2
Fry plantain cubes in oil until golden and caramelized. Drain and set aside.
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3
In the same pan, sauté remaining onion, add tomato paste, and fry 2 minutes.
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4
Add diced bell peppers, scotch bonnet, curry powder, and bouillon. Cook 5 minutes.
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5
Add gizzards and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook 3 minutes.
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6
Fold in fried plantain cubes gently. Serve immediately while hot.
Did You Know?
Gizdodo was invented by Nigerian home cooks who combined two beloved snacks — gizzard (giz) and dodo (fried plantain) — into one irresistible dish.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- frying pan
- pot
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
diced peppers, spring onion
Accompaniments
cold drinks
The Story Behind Gizdodo
Gizdodo is a modern Nigerian creation, a portmanteau of "gizzard" and "dodo" (fried plantain). It exemplifies the inventive spirit of contemporary Nigerian cuisine, where cooks freely combine traditional ingredients into new party favourites.
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