Conch Water/Souse

conch

🥗Healthier: octopus

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Octopus is lower in calories and can mimic the texture of conch.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective while still providing fat.

Cut the conch into bite-sized pieces using a butterfly cut.

Wash the conch thoroughly to remove any slime, using sea sand and salt water or flour, lime, and vinegar.

Add the cleaned conch to a pot with water, onion, and garlic.

Cover the pot and boil for 20 minutes until the conch is tender.

After boiling, add salt, cucumber, bell pepper, and lime juice to the pot with the conch.

Serve, allowing guests to add their own salt, pepper, and lime juice.

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