Ewa ra dodo Ikire 😂😂😂 I can’t forget those Hawkers on Osun-Ibadan Road. Ohh well this is the recipe for the popular Dodo- Ikire….Make this amazing Nigerian street food combo at home! Crispy sweet plantain fritters (dodo ikire) paired with spicy fish pepper soup. This popular combination is perfect for dinner, weekend treats, or when you want authentic Nigerian flavours.

What You Need

For Dodo Ikire:

• 2 very ripe plantains (should be soft and sweet)
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped small
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 1 tablespoon palm oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Pepper Soup:

• 500g hake fish (or any firm white fish)
• 1 large onion, chopped tiny
• 1 tablespoon pepper soup spice (or ground calabash nutmeg)
• Chilli peppers to taste
• 2 stock cubes
• Salt for soaking and seasoning
• Fresh scent leaves (optional)

Easy Steps

First: Make Dodo Ikire (20 minutes)

Get Ready (5 minutes):

1. Chop peppers: Cut scotch bonnets into small pieces (not tiny!)
2. Chop onion: Cut onion into small bits
3. Cut plantain: Peel and dice into small cubes (don’t mash!)
4. Mix together: Combine plantain, peppers, onion, and salt

Cook Time (15 minutes):

1. Heat oil: Warm palm oil in pan until hot
2. Scoop and fry: Use spoon to drop plantain mix into oil
3. Cook both sides: Fry until dark golden (don’t let it burn!)
4. Watch closely: Don’t leave too long or it gets bitter

Next: Make Pepper Soup (45 minutes)

Prep the Fish (35 minutes):

1. Cut fish: Slice into thick pieces (about 2.5cm)
2. Clean well: Wash off all blood and dirt
3. Salt soak: Put in salted water for 30-45 minutes (makes it tasty)
4. Remove: Take fish out of water when ready

Cook the Soup (10 minutes):

1. Boil fish: Put fish in pot with water and stock cubes
2. Add spices: When boiling, add pepper soup spice and chopped onions
3. Add herbs: Include scent leaves if you have them
4. Season: Add tiny bit of salt and cook 5 more minutes

Finally: Serve Together

Enjoy hot dodo ikire with spicy pepper soup for the perfect Nigerian meal!

Smart Tips

Plantain choice: Very ripe (soft and sweet) works best Don’t burn: Watch dodo ikire closely – it can burn quickly Fish soaking: Salt water makes fish much more tasty Spice level: Have cold drink ready if you don’t like too much heat!

Perfect Together Because

• Sweet meets spicy: Dodo ikire’s sweetness balances the hot soup
• Different textures: Crispy fritters with smooth soup
• Street food classic: This combo is loved all over Nigeria
• Filling meal: Satisfying and complete

Great With

Cold drinks: Very important if you don’t like heat! White rice: With the pepper soup Boiled yam: Traditional pairing Fried shrimp: Sautéed with onions (like the street vendors do)

Make It Easier

No scent leaves: Skip them, still tastes great Less heat: Use fewer peppers Different fish: Any firm white fish works Batch cooking: Make extra dodo ikire for snacking

Keep Fresh

Dodo ikire: Best eaten hot and crispy Pepper soup: Keeps in fridge for 2 days Reheat: Warm soup gently, fry dodo ikire fresh

Total Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 3-4 people | Level: Easy

This classic Nigerian street food combo brings authentic flavours straight to your kitchen!