Gizdodo is simply a Chicken Gizzard, Fried Plantain and Spicy Tomato Stew. Dodo or fried plantain is one meal already enjoyed by many Nigerians.

However, many people do not know about Gizdodo. It is beginning to gain popularity in Nigerian homes as well as at parties.

It is usually served with rice dishes but it also makes a perfect “small chops” snack or starter at Nigerian parties. Now that you know that dodo is not just for your Beans combo here is how to prepare Gizdodo.

Gizdodo Ingredients:

1. 13 Ripe Plantains
2. 450gms Gizzard
3. 1 can of Plum Tomatoes or 4 medium size Tomatoes
4. 2 Big Bell Pepper
5. 1 whole Onion
6. 1 large Onion sliced chopped
7. 1/2 red, green, yellow chopped Bell Pepper
8. 1/2 Scotch Bonnet
9. 1 tablespoon of minced Ginger
10. 2 cloves of minced Garlic
11. Vegetable Oil
12. 2 seasoning Cubes
13. 1 tablespoon Curry Powder
14. 1/2 teaspoon thyme
15. Salt for taste

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Directions:

1. 1. Blend the tomatoes, whole bell peppers, whole onion and ginger to a smooth paste. You could also blend or grind roughly if you choose to, set aside.
   2. Chop the gizzard into bite sizes and clean thoroughly. Add gizzard into a small pot, add a third of the chopped onions, 1/2 of the curry and thyme, 1/2 of the seasoning and water to cover the gizzard, boil on medium heat till tender.
   3. Dice your plantain and set aside.
   4. Pour 1 cooking spoon vegetable oil into a pot, place on medium heat. When it’s hot, pour in another third of the chopped onions and fry till translucent, then add the minced garlic, saute till fragrant.
   5. Now, add the blended pepper, the 2 seasoning cubes, rest of the curry powder, thyme, seasoning and salt to taste.
   6. Add the tomato puree.
   7. Leave to fry for 15 minutes thereabouts or until pepper dries up a bit and oil begins to settle on top.
   8. Now, add 1 cup of stock, leave to cook for another 10 minutes. At this time, more oil should begin to settle to the top.
   9. Add some oil into a frying pan, fry the plantain till it is moderately brown.
   10. Take the plantain out when it’s done, add more oil if needed and fry the gizzard till it brown
   11. Take off some of the oil if you end up with too much, now add the chopped peppers and onions, sauté for a further 3 minutes
   12. Now, add stew to the gizzard and plantain, stir to mix. (It’s better to add the stew to the plantain instead of the other way round so you can control the amount of stew which goes in).
   13. Leave it to cook for 2 minutes then switch the heat off, let the mix simmer with the residual heat for a further 2-3 minutes…

And your Gizdodo is ready for the weekend. Enjoy!

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