Exploring the Flavours of The Bahamas with Conch Fritters – The Ethnic Store Ltd

Exploring the Flavours of The Bahamas with Conch Fritters – The Ethnic Store Ltd

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Conch has been a staple food in the Bahamas for centuries. The word "conch" comes from the Arawak Indigenous people, who were the first inhabitants of the islands. Conch shells were used by the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Fresh Conch, finely chopped (or substitute with canned or frozen conch)
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

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