Conch Fritters

Ingredients

 * 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
 * 1/2 small white onion, diced fine
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
 * 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, minced
 * 1/4 cup milk
 * 3/4 pound chopped conch
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 cup vegetable (oil for frying)
 * Conch Fritters (Haiti) Dressing (recipe below)

Directions

 * 1) In large bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
 * 2) Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper.
 * 3) Stir in milk; beat batter well.
 * 4) Stir in chopped conch, salt (if desired) and black pepper.
 * 5) In deep skillet or electric fryer, heat oil to 375*F.
 * 6) Using slotted spoon, remove fritters; transfer to paper towels to drain.
 * 7) Serve with the dressing in separate bowl.