Recipe courtesy of The National Hotel
Conch Fritters
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 eggs
3 egg whites
1/4 cup milk
2 ounces red pepper, finely diced
2 ounces green pepper, finely diced
2 ounces yellow pepper, finely diced
2 ounces red onion, finely diced
2 ounces cilantro, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 pound conch meat, diced small
Peanut oil, for frying
Directions
- Sift together flour and cornstarch. In a large mixing bowl whip together eggs, egg whites, and milk. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Heat a deep pot halfway filled with peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Using a small scoop (1 ounce) place batter in oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve with favorite sauce.
