Habanero Laced Bahamian Cracked Conch Ceviche Food

CRISPY PAN FRIED BAHAMIAN CRACKED CONCH WITH CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine spiced rum, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and sugar and reduce on high heat until syrupy. Slowly add butter until thick. Keep warm.
• Dip the conch in flour, then egg wash, then in bread crumbs. Cook on medium heat in canola oil until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with citrus sauce and garnish with cilantro and fresh flowers if available.

HABANERO LACED BAHAMIAN CRACKED CONCH CEVICHE

Steps:

• Cut the conch in small thin strips. If desired, boil for 1 minute in seasoned water then chill in ice water. Add 1/2 of the lemon and lime juice and all of the garlic and ginger. Let stand for 30 minutes. Add all the vegetables, remaining juices and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with store-bought plantain chips or make them yourself.

CONCH CEVICHE

Steps:

• In a metal bowl, mix sliced conch with celery, ginger, onion, and aji. Salt and pepper the mixture. Add the celery juice, lime juice, and finish with cilantro. Garnish with corn slices.

BAHAMIAN STEAMED CONCH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saute pan. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are fragrant. Add the sweet peppers to the pan and saute for about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, and the thyme. Add the conch and the reserved liquid. Add chile pepper and season, to taste. Allow to simmer until conch is tender and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over white rice.
• Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.