How To Prepare Nigerian Gizdodo

How To Prepare Nigerian Gizdodo

Gizdodo is a traditional Nigerian dish consisting of chicken gizzards and plantains (dodo), hence the name. In order to prepare it, boiled gizzard pieces are deep-fried and mixed with fried plantains.

The combination is then drizzled over with a sauce consisting of tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, and onions.

In Nigeria, gizdodo is a staple at parties, served as an appetizer or the main meal, and it’s often accompanied by other dishes on the side, such as jollof rice.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 Pound Gizzards

2 Plantains, ripe

4 fresh Tomatoes

Vegetable Oil Enough for frying

1/4 cup Chicken or gizzard stock

1 Teaspoon Curry Powder, divided in two

1 Teaspoon Thyme, divided in two

2 Seasoning Cubes

Salt to Taste

Green Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper and Orange bell peppers, Diced

1 Habanero pepper Minced

1 Large Onion, diced and divided in two parts

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE NIGERIAN GIZDODO

Wash and clean the Gizzards clean. Place the Gizzards inside the cooking Pot add the half diced onions,1 seasoning cube Curry powder, Thyme, and Salt to taste. 

Add water to the same level as the Gizzards and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.

Place Oil in a pan and fry the Gizzards till brown under medium heat. Remove from Oil and set aside.

Peel and cut the Plantain into ‘cube-like’ pieces, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and fry till golden brown.

Pour about 4 tablespoons of cooking Oil into a saucepan, add and stir-fry the remaining Onions for about 2 minutes. 

Add the diced Tomatoes and Minced Habanero pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. If stew is thick add a bit of chicken stock or water to loosen it up if necessary. 

Add 1 Seasoning Cube, curry powder, Thyme, and Salt to taste. 

Finally, add the Gizzards, the Fried Plantains, and the diced bell peppers. Stir together thoroughly, leave to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. 

Serve as a side dish to Rice, Couscous, Spaghetti or any other meal of your choice.

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How To Prepare Nigerian Gizdodo

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Serves: 5 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes Nutrition facts: 100 calories 5 grams fat

Ingredients

1 Pound Gizzards
2 Plantains, ripe
4 fresh Tomatoes
Vegetable Oil Enough for frying
1/4 cup Chicken or gizzard stock
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder, divided in two
1 Teaspoon Thyme, divided in two
2 Seasoning Cubes
Salt to Taste
Green Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Habanero pepper Minced
1 Large Onion, diced and divided in two parts

Instructions

• Wash and clean the Gizzards clean. Place the Gizzards inside the cooking Pot add the half diced onions,1 seasoning cube Curry powder, Thyme, and Salt to taste.
• Add water to the same level as the Gizzards and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.
• Place Oil in a pan and fry the Gizzards till brown under medium heat. Remove from Oil and set aside.
• Peel and cut the Plantain into ‘cube-like’ pieces, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and fry till golden brown.
• Pour about 4 tablespoons of cooking Oil into a saucepan, add and stir-fry the remaining Onions for about 2 minutes.
• Add the diced Tomatoes and Minced Habanero pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. If stew is thick add a bit of chicken stock or water to loosen it up if necessary.
• Add 1 Seasoning Cube, curry powder, Thyme, and Salt to taste.
• Finally, add the Gizzards, the Fried Plantains, and the diced bell peppers. Stir together thoroughly, leave to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Serve as a side dish to Rice, Couscous, Spaghetti or any other meal of your choice.

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