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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with more availability.

conch

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Shrimp provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric and cumin

Homemade blends can be more flavorful and cost-effective.

Clean conch thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate conch with lime juice, salt, and black pepper for 20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell pepper and carrot; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in curry powder and cook for 1 minute to release flavors.

Add marinated conch and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly opaque.

Pour in coconut milk and add thyme and scotch bonnet pepper.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until conch is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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