Counch Fritters
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of milk
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pound chopped conch
1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional)
1-1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 small white onion, diced fine
1 cup of vegetable (oil for frying)
1/4 cup of finely chopped red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, minced
3/4 pound chopped conch
1/4 cup of milk
Directions For Dressing:
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 bunch of watercress
1 small bunch of parsley
1 or 2 chopped garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 chopped small yellow onion
1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded
-(remember wash hands after handling)
1 tablespoon wine or balsamic vinegar.
1 small green bell pepper,
-seeded, chopped
To make dressing dip:
Combine all of the ingredients into a
blender jar and process until blended.
Place the dressing in the refrigerator
until ready to serve.
To make fritters:
Mix flour and baking powder in a large
bowl. Add onions, garlic, bell peppers,
parsley, scotch bonnet pepper with the
thyme. Pour the milk, beat batter well.
Next stir in the chopped conch, and salt
(if desired) with black pepper to taste.
The Batter should rest in the frigerator
for at least two hours or over night to
achieve the right nonsticky consistency.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or a electric
fryer to a temperature of 375 F. Remove
the fritters with a slotted spoon.
Drain off the excess oils on paper towels.
Use the separate bowls to serve dressing.
Makes about six servings.