CONCH FRITTERS - ISLAND STYLE
Conch fritters are a great favourite with people in the BAHAMAS, where this shellfish is found in abundance. In Geat Exuma, the Out-Island Regatta is held in April and during this period, the local conch seller makes fritters all day,starting at 6 a.m and using about 50 conch. She demonstrates her method smiling broadly, "Ever'body likes fritters, yez ma'am". From Caribbean Cooking For Pleasure, Mary Slater.
Provided by jenny butt
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- FOR THE BATTER:.
- Sift flour & salt together.
- Make a hollow in the middle.
- Pour in egg & HALF the milk.
- Beat well & gradually add the rest of the milk, onion, tomato, pepper pieces.
- Set the batter aside for 30 minutes.
- FOR THE FILLING:.
- Dry the conch chunks.
- Season with S&P.
- Coat with batter.
- Fry in hot oil/fat.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 436, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 24.5
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