Nigerian Gizdodo (Gizzard Plantain) (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Gizzard Boiling
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2 pounds chicken gizzard, washed
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon seasoning powder or bouillon
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1/4 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 onion, sliced or 1 tablespoon onion powder
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ripe plantain, cut into square chunks
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2 medium tomatoes
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3 large red bell peppers (blend 2, dice 1)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 habanero peppers, or to taste
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1 large onion
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
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1 teaspoon seasoning powder
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2 sprigs thyme
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Fresh herbs (basil, leeks, or celery) for garnish
# Instructions:
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Season gizzards with salt, bouillon, curry powder and onion. Add water and boil for 20 minutes until tender
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Blend 2 red bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes coarsely in a food processor
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Deep fry plantains until golden brown. Quickly fry boiled gizzards for 30-60 seconds
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Cook blended mixture until reduced, then add seasonings
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Add fried plantains, gizzards, diced peppers and herbs. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until well coated
# Notes:
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Traditional Nigerian dish combining fried gizzards with plantains
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Watch water level when boiling gizzards as they release liquid