Monday, March 22, 2010

Conch Fritters!

We just got back from the Bahamas and one tasty treat that I encountered there were conch fritters! I've never had them before, but if you want to make them at home I found a recipe on the Food Network's website:
Ingredients
8 ounces all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 eggs
3 egg whites
1/4 cup milk
2 ounces red pepper, finely diced
2 ounces green pepper, finely diced
2 ounces yellow pepper, finely diced
2 ounces red onion, finely diced
2 ounces cilantro, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 pound conch meat, diced small
Peanut oil, for frying
Directions
Sift together flour and cornstarch. In a large mixing bowl whip together eggs, egg whites, and milk. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and white pepper.
Heat a deep pot halfway filled with peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Using a small scoop (1 ounce) place batter in oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve with favorite sauce.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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