Bahamas Conch Fritters
Origins of the dish.
Bahamas conch fritters. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 deg. Conch meat can be eaten many different ways. Conch fritters are deep fried balls of batter made with chopped local queen conch onion and spices.
A lil history on conch fritters fritters are a combination of european asian and african influences. Conch is the national dish of the bahamas. We here in south florida are very close to key west.
This is a traditional bahamian recipe that is made with conch this wonderful shellfish that is delicious but so hard to find out from the bahamas. To prevent cooling the oil too quickly drop one fritter at a time into the pan waiting a few seconds before adding additional fritters. Mix flour baking powder and salt together and add to conch mixture.
Raw in salads deep fried as fritters in chowders and gumbos and even in burgers. Since the conch is a type of snail the meat comes hidden inside a large thick shell that can be time consuming or difficult to penetrate. These fritters are great as appetizers finger foods or very tasty hors d oeuvres to.
They are then coated in batter and deep fried. A friend of mine debbie is from the bahamas and she gave me this recipe. In the bahamas our fritter historically uses the popular sea snail conch.
So conch fritters without skin bubby and dried conch water will not give you the recipe you desire. These tasty balls are mainly made of minced fresh conch combined with a little onion pepper and celery the holy trinity of veg. This recipe gives you the authentic bahamian experience when you bite into these golden crispy fritters you ll find tender conch mollusk meat paired with fresh veggies and spices.
What are conch fritters. We here in south florida are very close to key west. This is a traditional bahamian recipe that is made with conch the wonderful shellfish that is delicous but not so easy to find outside of the bahamas.
Old rosie in the bahamas indigenous to the bahamas queen conch fritters are a popular preparation for conch meat for a number of reasons. Conch is considered to be the food of the bahamas so be sure to give it a try when you visit. When it comes to authentic bahamian dishes conch tops the list.
We love them served with an ice cold beer preferably kalik. It was and should still use mostly the discarded parts. It s typically served with a calypso sauce similar to a cajun remoulade sauce.
These fritters are great as an appetizer finger food or as a very tasty hors d oeuvre to accompany your favorite tropical drink. Form into balls 1 2 inches in size. A friend of mine debbie is from the bahamas and she gave me this recipe.
Conch fritters are sold all throughout the bahamas where conch is the national food. These fritters are great as appetizers finger foods or very tasty hors d oeuvres to accompany. One of the most delicious snacks in the bahamas is the conch fritter.
