Party Style Fried Gizzard And Dodo

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken gizzards, cleaned
• 3 large Ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 large Red bell peppers (Tatashe), blended
• 2 pieces Scotch bonnet peppers (Atarodo), blended
• 1 large Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cubes Seasoning cubes (Maggi or Knorr)
• 1 teaspoon each Curry powder and Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, diced for garnish(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean the gizzards thoroughly and boil with half the chopped onions, one seasoning cube, thyme, curry, and salt until tender.

2. 2

   While gizzards boil, peel the plantains and dice them into small cubes (about 1 inch).

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the plantain cubes until they are golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked gizzards from the stock and deep fry them in the same oil until they are browned and slightly crunchy.

5. 5

   In a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil and sauté the remaining onions until translucent.

6. 6

   Add the blended bell peppers and scotch bonnets to the onions and fry until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Season the sauce with the remaining seasoning cube and salt, then stir in the fried gizzards and fried plantains.

8. 8

   Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until well coated, garnish with diced green peppers, and serve warm.