Conch Fritters
Golden conch fritters with a crisp crust and a tender, savory center. Onion, sweet pepper, and chile give them the classic island flavor that makes them ideal for sharing.
Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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- Anguilla
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Ingredients
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- 400gConch Meat (finely chopped)
- 100gOnion (finely chopped)
- 120gGreen Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 8gScotch Bonnet Chili (finely chopped)
- 8gGarlic (crushed)
- 220gAll-Purpose Flour
- 8gBaking Powder
- 5gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 2pcsEgg (beaten)
- 120mlWater
- 700mlVegetable Oil
- 1pcsLime (cut into wedges)
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Method
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- 01
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 02
Add the eggs and water and stir until you have a thick batter with no dry pockets.
- 03
Fold in the conch meat, onion, green bell pepper, scotch bonnet chili, and garlic until evenly distributed.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 180°C (356°F).
- 05
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until the fritters are deep golden and cooked through in the center.
- 06
Drain the fritters on paper, then serve them hot with the lime wedges.
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