how to make conch fritter balls

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika adds color without heat.

conch

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp is more accessible and affordable.

Place fresh conch in a gallon bag and pound it with a mallet to tenderize.

Chop the tenderized conch into bite-sized pieces, about a quarter inch thick.

Combine dry ingredients: 7 cups flour, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the conch in a bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients with the conch and vegetables.

Add water to the mixture until you achieve a thick batter consistency.

Let the batter sit to allow flavors to meld.

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer.

Use an ice cream scoop to drop batter into the hot oil.

Fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare a dipping sauce with ketchup, mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, black pepper, and garlic powder.

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