Conch Spring Rolls Recipe

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Conch Spring Rolls
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  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook conch for 1 hour. Using a meat grinder, grind finely. In a large bowl, combine conch, peppers, onions, capers, chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wrap small amounts of the conch mixture in the spring roll skins, roll, and brush on the beaten egg with a pastry brush to seal the rolls.
  2. Add oil to a depth of 3 inches in a large pot and heat to 375 degrees F. Carefully add the spring rolls to the hot oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, or until the rolls float to the surface of the oil. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with the Orange Sofrito Sauce.
  3. Orange Sofrito Sauce (dipping sauce for spring rolls):
  4. 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  5. 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  6. 1/4 cup sugar
  7. 1/2 cup Sofrito, recipe follows
  8. 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  9. 4 tablespoons water
  10. To a medium saucepan, add orange juice and bring to a simmer. Add rice vinegar, sugar, and sofrito. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water together and add slowly add to pan, whisking to blend. Let simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes and then remove from heat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with the spring rolls.
  11. Sofrito:
  12. 1 medium onion
  13. 2 green Cubanella peppers
  14. 3 cloves garlic
  15. 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  16. 1/4 cup olive oil
  17. In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth.
  18. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 91.87 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.91g 1%
Cholesterol 47.08mg 16%
Sodium 288.14mg 12%
Potassium 168.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.6g 2%
Sugars 0.95g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 15.64g 31%
Vitamin C 37.9mg 63%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 66.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.43 Kcal (362 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.86g 1%
Cholesterol 44.29mg 16%
Sodium 271.09mg 12%
Potassium 158.3mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.33g 2%
Sugars 0.9g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 14.71g 31%
Vitamin C 35.7mg 63%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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