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Conch fritters recipe
Crispy, savory conch fritters bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
- 300 g conch meat
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g cornmeal
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml oil
How to make Conch fritters
- Finely chop 300 g of conch meat, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine 150 g of all-purpose flour, 50 g of cornmeal, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add the chopped conch, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the dry mixture, stirring until evenly distributed throughout.
- In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg until smooth, then mix it into the batter thoroughly.
- Heat 500 ml of oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
- Using a spoon, carefully drop balls of the mixture into the hot oil one by one.
- Fry the conch fritters for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
What is Conch fritters?
Conch fritters is a traditional dish from Bahamas, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around conch meat, all-purpose flour and cornmeal. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Conch fritters take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 4 dishes built on conch meat. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 4 minutes.
Any tips for making Conch fritters?
Ensure the oil is hot enough to achieve a crispy exterior.
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