Conch Fritters (Haiti)

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[edit] Description

[edit] 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 (Haiti) Dressing (recipe below)

[edit] Directions

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