Bahamian Conch Fritters

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 conch, finely minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 celery, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cups flour (enough to bind batter)
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper, bahamian hot pepper sauce (or equal)
• 4 cups vegetable oil, as much as needed

Recipe

• 1 1. combine conch with chopped vegetables.
• 2 2. add egg.
• 3 3. mix flour, baking powder and salt together and add to conch mixture.
• 4 4. season to taste.
• 5 5. form into balls 1 - 2 inches in size.
• 6 6. heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 deg. to prevent cooling the oil too quickly, drop one fritter at a time into the pan, waiting a few seconds before adding additional fritters.
• 7 7. fry 3 - 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning the fritters as they rise to the surface.
• 8 8. drain on paper towels.
• 9 serve with key lime mustard sauce (recipe to come) or other coctail sauce.