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HOW TO MAKE IRRESISTIBLE DODO GIZZARD COCKTAIL PIECES || Small chops || Movie Night Snack ||Plantain

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Dodo Gizzard Cocktail Pieces

Cultural Context

Dodo Gizzard Cocktail Pieces are a popular Nigerian appetizer, often enjoyed at parties and celebrations. Gizzards are a favored delicacy in many cultures, valued for their rich flavor and unique texture. This dish showcases the versatility of gizzards, transforming them into a delicious finger food that pairs well with drinks. Today, variations can be found in many other countries, reflecting local spices and cooking techniques.

NigerianNGappetizer
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb gizzards
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 medium plantains
1 teaspoon salt
2 seasoning cubes
1 cup bell peppers
1 medium onion
1/4 cup basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon curry

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

gizzards

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey gizzards

Chicken breast is leaner, while turkey gizzards are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Coriander adds a fresh flavor, while spinach is more economical.

1

Boil the washed gizzards in a pot of water.

2

Season the gizzards with salt and two seasoning cubes, then cover and cook until tender.

3

Cut the plantain into circles.

4

Deep fry the plantain in sunflower oil until golden, then place on paper towels to drain.

5

Lightly fry the boiled gizzards in the same oil used for the plantain to brown them.

6

Chop bell peppers and onions, then fry them in the same pan with some basil, thyme, curry, and a pinch of salt.

7

Add the browned gizzards to the cooked peppers and onions, and let them cook together for 2-3 minutes.

8

Once cooled, assemble the cocktail by skewering a piece of gizzard and a piece of plantain on a toothpick.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillskewersmixing bowlpot for boiling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Gizzard SkewersDodo Skewers

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