Haitian Conch Fritters

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper

1/2 small white onion, diced fine

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, minced

1/4 cup milk

3/4 pound chopped conch

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Conch Fritters Dressing

Cooking Instructions:

In large bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper. Stir in milk; beat batter well. Stir in chopped conch, salt (if desired) and black pepper. In deep skillet or electric fryer, heat oil to 375F. Using slotted spoon, remove fritters; transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve with the dressing in separate bowl.

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