Congolese Gizzard & Plantain

gizzards

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey gizzards

Turkey gizzards are often less expensive and provide a similar flavor.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more accessible and cheaper while offering a different texture.

Clean gizzards under cold water and remove any fat.

Boil gizzards in chicken broth with bay leaves until tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain gizzards and let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Peel and slice plantains diagonally into thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped gizzards to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add diced tomato, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook for 5 more minutes.

Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and stir well.

Serve gizzard mixture over fried plantains and garnish with cilantro and green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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