Gizdodo is the combination of plantains and Gizzards (chicken Gizzards) and Plantains mixed in Pepper Sauce. This recipe is great for mid-week or weekend dinner because it’s so straightforward and of course tasty.

Gizdodo

Gizdodo is a simple dish that delivers great flavor with minimal effort.

Boiled pieces of gizzard are deeply fried and mixed fried plantains poured over a simmering pepper and Tomato Sauce. Tossed with Onions, Green bell peppers, and yellow bell peppers and Orange bell peppers.

Close up picture of Nigerian Gizdodo recipe served up in a plate

If you don’t like red bell peppers and Green peppers, you can toss it in whatever vegetables you want. I also like the heat and aroma from habanero pepper so I diced one into my Gizdodo. I also like to make this a side to my weekend lunch especially with Jollof Rice or Fried Rice.

Can you spot the Gizdodo hiding behind my freshly made Jollof Rice? You might also want to try my Jollof Rice recipe.

**This Gizdodo recipe first appeared on chef Lola’s Kitchen in 2015 but has been updated.

Notes:

This Gizdodo recipe requires the use of a lot of Oil for deep frying. However, weight watchers can substitute frying for baking.
I always use Chicken Gizzards for this recipe. Though quite a number of people have achieved success using Turkey Gizzards.
I used Plum Tomatoes for this recipe but you can use Tomato sauce as a replacement
Sometimes, the Gizzards are not well cleaned from the store. Be careful to check for the lining that usually covers the Gizzards make sure it’s peeled.
Be careful not to over fry the Gizzards because the longer you fry the tougher the outer layer of the Gizzards becomes.

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Gizdodo (Peppered Gizzard and Plantain)

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Course: Main/Side

Cuisine: African

Keyword: easy, homemade

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: People

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Lola Osinkolu

Ingredients

1 Pound Gizzards
2 Plantains Ripe
4 Tomatoes Any Ripe and juicy Tomato will work
Vegetable Oil Enough for frying
Chicken stock
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder Divided in two
1 Tsp Thyme Divided in two
Water For boiling the Gizzards
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) Divided in two

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Instructions

Wash and clean the Gizzards thoroughly
Place the Gizzards inside the cooking Pot add the 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 40 minutes or until tender.
Preheat some cooking Oil and fry the Gizzards till brown. 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.
Put about 4 Tablespoons of cooking Oil into a Pan, add and stir-fry the Onions for about 2 minutes. Add the diced Tomatoes and Minced Habanero pepper. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes or anywhere in between.
If too 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 and you are done.
Serve and enjoy ”as is” or serve as a side to Rice, Couscous, Spaghetti or any other meal of your choice.