Gizdodo — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

A sweet and savory medley of spiced chicken gizzards and caramelized fried plantain cubes tossed in a vibrant pepper sauce.

Ingredients

1 Boil gizzards with salt and half the onion until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2 Fry plantain cubes in oil until golden and caramelized. Drain and set aside.
3 In the same pan, sauté remaining onion, add tomato paste, and fry 2 minutes.
4 Add diced bell peppers, scotch bonnet, curry powder, and bouillon. Cook 5 minutes.
5 Add gizzards and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook 3 minutes.
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.