BAHAMIAN STEW CONCH | BAHAMIAN COOKING

conch

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Mussels provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green pepper

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and brightness.

Heat 2 spoonfuls of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add 1 cup of flour to the oil and stir until it turns brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Tenderize the conch with a meat mallet and wash it thoroughly.

Add lime juice to the conch for seasoning and tenderizing.

Scald the conch in hot water for about a minute without boiling it.

Add chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, and carrots to the browned flour.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of thyme and 1 tablespoon of ginger, mixing well.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for additional flavor.

Pour in 2.5 cups of water and stir to combine.

Season with red pepper flakes and adjust salt to taste, being mindful of the saltiness of the conch.

Cover and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the conch is tender.

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