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Caribbean Conch Fritters With Island ' Hot' Sauce Recipe

Caribbean Conch Fritters With Island ' Hot' Sauce Recipe

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Caribbean Conch Fritters With Island ' Hot' Sauce

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Ingredients:

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canola oil
1/4 lb conch, cleaned, cooked and diced small
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tbsp garlic
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 1/4 cups flour
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
tabasco sauce , to taste
worcestershire sauce , to taste
spice essence , to taste
island hot sauce , to taste
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 scotch bonnet peppers, halved and seeded and stems removed
1 -2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp sherry wine vinegar (to taste)
kosher salt , to taste
water to cover bell pepper

Directions:

In a saute pan, add canola oil and heat.
Add the conch, onion and garlic; saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Make the batter by combining the eggs, milk, baking powder, and salt.
Add the flour, 1/4 at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.
Season with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir in the parsley and the cooled conch mixture.
Heat the oil to 360°F.
Drop by the batter, a heaping tablespoon at a time, into the oil.
When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around in the oil to brown them evenly.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Essence:.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in air tight jar or container.(Yield 2/3 cup).
Season immediately with the Essence.
Island Hot Sauce:.
Sweat onion, carrots and peppers till soft, about 5 minutes.
Cover with water and vinegar.
Simmer till carrots are very tender.
Puree in blender and season to taste, with vinegar and salt.
Thin, as necessary, with a bit more water.
Serve with fritters and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1178.94 Kcal (4936 kJ)
Calories from fat	420.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.78g	72%
Cholesterol	95.35mg	32%
Sodium	5015.66mg	209%
Potassium	2012.72mg	43%
Total Carbs	163.64g	55%
Sugars	5.92g	24%
Dietary Fiber	19.03g	76%
Protein	26.59g	53%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	9.6mg	53%
Calcium	645.8mg	65%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.17 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.85g	72%
Cholesterol	20.07mg	32%
Sodium	1055.82mg	209%
Potassium	423.69mg	43%
Total Carbs	34.45g	55%
Sugars	1.25g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	76%
Protein	5.6g	53%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	2mg	53%
Calcium	135.9mg	65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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