[Day 12] Crack Conch in Bahamas [World Food Challenge] - Raffi Matcha

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can provide a crisp texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and water can be used for a lighter batter.

Talk to a local fisherman about conch availability.

Decide to use crayfish as an alternative to conch.

Prepare ingredients for conch/crayfish and rice.

Heat a skillet and add diced bacon (optional).

Add sliced onion and chopped tomato to the skillet, season with pepper.

Add frozen peas and tomato paste to the skillet, season with salt and thyme.

Pour approximately 3 cups of water into the skillet and stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, add 2 cups of rice, stir, and cover with a lid.

Simmer for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing flour, garlic powder, thyme, egg, salt, and pepper.

Add enough water to the batter to achieve a consistency that is not too liquid or too thick.

Cut the conch or crayfish into pieces.

Deep fry the conch or crayfish until crispy.

Serve the finished rice with peas and the crispy conch or crayfish.

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