Gizdodo is a popular Nigerian delicacy that’s basically made with gizzard and ripe plantain. As the name implies “Gizdodo”- “Giz” for gizzard and dodo means plantain. This is a mouthwatering and delicious dish that’s loved by many Nigerians.
This delicacy is basically made by boiling gizzard until it’s tender then sautéing the gizzard along with pepper, onions, tomatoes, ginger and other spices …then the diced ripe plantains are added. Gizdodo has a delightful sweet flavor. It’s so savory and it’ll leave you wanting more.
This delicacy is easy to make and less time consuming with the proper guide. In this article, I’ll be giving a detailed guide on how to make the perfect mouthwatering and delicious Gizdodo, so stick around. With that being said let’s get started!.
Ingredients Needed To Make Delicious Gizdodo:
- 500 grams of gizzards(cleaned and cut into small pieces)
- 2 ripe plantains (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- Pepper
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper(diced)
- ½ of green bell pepper(diced)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ½ cup of chicken or vegetable stock
- Vegetable oil for frying
Although, some of the ingredients are optional, they help to add more delicious flavour to your Gizdodo. Let’s get cooking!
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Procedure On How To Make Gizdodo:
Step one: Start by cooking your Gizzard. Wash and cut the Gizzard into small pieces and boil it until it becomes tender. The boiling should take up to 20-30 minutes. Add a sprinkle of salt while boiling.
Step two: While your gizzard is cooking, fry the diced plantains. Fry in hot oil until it becomes golden brown. After frying, set it aside.
Step three: Get a pan, sauté the onions along with the bell peppers, ginger paste and minced garlic. Sauté until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
Step four: While still sautéing add your spices, add the chili powder, thyme, paprika and curry powder then stir properly until everything is coated evenly.
Step five: Then add the diced tomatoes and let it cook until the tomatoes release juices. This is going to create a flavourful and tasty base for the Gizdodo.
Step six: Add the gizzards. By this time, the gizzard must have cooked. Drain the water out and add it to the pan and keep sautéing with the other ingredients then add in your fried plantains. Stir properly and let it sauté with the other ingredients for some minutes.
Step seven: Add in the chicken broth or the vegetable stock. This is important because it keeps the dish moist by creating a delicious sauce. After adding the stock, let it cook for a few minutes to let the flavors meld in.
Step eight: Season the Gizdodo with salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs adjusting. After adding the salt and pepper, stir properly and bring the pan out of the heat.
That’s basically it, your homemade Gizdodo is ready to be enjoyed. It can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main meal or served with rice. It is a delicious combination of flavours.
CONCLUSION:
This delicacy is definitely a must-try. Especially if you’re exploring popular Nigerian cuisine. You should definitely try this out as it is very delicious and enjoyable. It will surely impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more. This recipe doesn’t take time to prepare and its an easy to make dish, so I suggest you try it out!
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