Conch Fritters with Lime Dip
Conch fritters are a Caribbean seafood preparation made with chopped conch in a seasoned batter. This Anguilla-style version is served with a lime and hot-sauce dip.
Prep
25m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Batter
- 400gConch Meat (finely chopped)
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 120gBell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 1pcsScotch Bonnet Chili (finely chopped)
- 200gAll-Purpose Flour
- 8gBaking Powder
- 2pcsEgg
- 150mlWater
- 6gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
Frying
- 600mlVegetable Oil
Dip
- 120gMayonnaise
- 20mlHot Sauce
- 20mlLime Juice
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Method
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- 01
Combine the conch meat, onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet chili in a bowl.
- 02
In a second bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 03
Add the eggs and water to the dry mixture and whisk until smooth, then fold in the conch mixture to make a thick batter.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan.
- 05
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry in batches until deep golden and the centers reach 63°C (145°F).
- 06
Stir together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- 07
Serve the fritters hot with the lime dip on the side.
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