Gizzard Plantain Nigerian Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Gizzard Boiling
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2 pounds chicken gizzard, cleaned thoroughly
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon flavor cube or stock powder
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1/4 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 onion, chopped or 1 tablespoon onion powder
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ripe plantain, diced into chunks
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2 medium tomatoes
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3 large red bell peppers (puree 2, chop 1)
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4 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 habanero peppers, or adjust to heat preference
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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 (if desired)
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1 teaspoon flavor cube
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2 sprigs thyme
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Fresh herbs (basil, leeks, or celery) to finish
# Instructions:
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Mix gizzards with salt, flavor cube, curry powder and onion. Pour in water and cook for 20 minutes till soft
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Roughly blend 2 red bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes using a food processor
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Fry plantains till they turn golden. Quickly toss boiled gizzards in hot oil for 30-60 seconds
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Simmer blended mix until it thickens, then stir in your seasonings
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Toss in fried plantains, gizzards, chopped peppers and herbs. Mix for 2 minutes until everything's coated nicely
# Notes:
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Classic Nigerian meal mixing crispy gizzards with sweet plantains
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Be careful with water when cooking gizzards as they'll release their own juices