Counch Fritters

Ingredients
Dressing:
 * 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)
 * 1/2 bunch watercress
 * 1 small bunch parsley
 * 1 small green bell pepper, Seeded, chopped
 * 1/4 cup olive oil
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
 * 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded (remember to wash hands after handling)
 * 1 tablespoon wine or balsamic vinegar
 * 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
 * 1 or 2 garlic cloves chopped

Directions

 * 1) To make dressing dip:
 * 2) In blender jar combine all ingredients; process until blended.
 * 3) Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
 * 4) To make fritters:
 * 5) In large bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
 * 6) Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper.
 * 7) Stir in milk; beat batter well. Stir in chopped conch, salt (if desired) and black pepper.
 * 8) In deep skillet or electric fryer, heat oil to 375*F.
 * 9) Using slotted spoon, remove fritters; transfer to paper towels to drain.
 * 10) Serve with the dressing in separate bowl.

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