Jollof, beans or fish? 7 delicious things to eat with dodo

Dodo might be the most versatile food on a Nigerian table. Sweet, soft and golden, it makes almost any meal better. Here are seven pairings we can’t get enough of.

1. Jollof rice

Smoky party jollof and sweet dodo is a match made in Lagos. The pepper in the rice and the sweetness of the plantain balance each other perfectly. Add grilled chicken and you have a full Sunday plate.

2. Beans

Beans and dodo is a classic for a reason: soft honey beans stewed in palm-oil pepper sauce, with sweet plantain on the side. Filling, comforting and great any time of day.

3. Eggs

Dodo and eggs is the ultimate Saturday breakfast. Scramble the eggs with onions, tomatoes and pepper, and serve them next to warm dodo.

4. Grilled fish

Fish, plantain and a rich sauce make a lighter but satisfying meal. Croaker is our favourite for its tender, flaky texture.

5. Gizzard (gizdodo)

Gizdodo mixes fried plantain and peppered gizzard in one bowl. Chewy, sweet and spicy all at once, it’s a party favourite.

6. Chicken or turkey

Well-seasoned grilled chicken or turkey wings with dodo on the side is simple, and it never disappoints.

7. A good sauce

Even on its own, dodo shines with a spoonful of vegetable or pepper sauce for dipping.

There’s no wrong way to eat dodo. There’s just more dodo, or not enough.