Conch Fritters

Ingredients14

• fresh conch meat400 g
• all-purpose flour180 g
• baking powder2 tsp
• egg1
• milk120 ml
• onion1 small
• green bell pepper1/2
• celery1 stalk
• Scotch bonnet pepper1/2
• garlic2 cloves
• fresh thyme1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• vegetable oil for frying500 ml

Method

1. Finely chop the conch, onion, bell pepper, celery, Scotch bonnet, and garlic.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
3. Stir in the egg and milk to make a thick batter, then fold in the chopped conch and vegetables.
4. Heat the oil to about 175 °C in a deep pot.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lime wedges.