Dodo Ikire

‘Dodo Ikire’ is one of the popular snacks a kid would ask his/her parents to buy when they are going on a journey to some parts of Nigeria, the southwest to be precise. Or should I speak for myself, I remember as a child anytime my parents are traveling outside Abeokuta, the first thing I say to them after wishing them a safe journey apparently is ‘e ba mi ra dodo Ikire bo o’ (buy some dodo Ikire for me on your way back home). I also remember my mum making this for us amongst other plantain snacks anytime we have overripe plantain.

Dodo Ikire is very easy to make, it is sweet, squidgy, and also brings back lovely childhood memories.  The best part of it for me that makes it different from any other street snack is the way it’s packaged in a pointed-like wrapping and with every bite of the snack you take, you’ll wish it lasts forever.