Counch Fritters

From Recipes Wiki, the recipe book anyone can contribute to!

[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)

Dressing:

• 1/2 bunch watercress
• 1 small bunch parsley
• 1 small green bell pepper, Seeded, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded (remember to wash hands after handling)
• 1 tablespoon wine or balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 or 2 garlic cloves chopped

[edit] Directions

1. To make dressing dip:
2. In blender jar combine all ingredients; process until blended.
3. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
4. To make fritters:
5. In large bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
6. Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper.
7. Stir in milk; beat batter well. Stir in chopped Conch, salt (if desired) and black pepper.
8. In deep skillet or electric fryer, heat oil to 375*F.
9. Using slotted spoon, remove fritters; transfer to paper towels to drain.
10. Serve with the dressing in separate bowl.