Abaco Conch Fritters

I just returned from Abaco in the Bahamas; conch is the island specialty!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen fritters

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground conch, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sweet pepper, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  tablespoons baking powder
• 1  cup  cooking oil
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Add conch, chopped onions and sweet peppers; mix well.
2. Add tomato paste and salt, mixing again.
3. Stir in flour and baking powder with water.
4. Heat oil in pan.
5. Drop in conch batter using teaspoon sized balls.
6. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7. Drain well and serve with cocktail of your choice.