CARIBBEAN CONCH CHOWDER

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Conch are readily available here, along with great big whelks, from the shrimpers who catch them in their nets. I love this chowder because it uses those, oh so hot & delicious, Caribbean hot peppers. This recipe is from www.globalgourmet.com.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb conch, trimmed, tenderized
3 tablespoons lime juice, strained
5 tablespoons tomato paste
4 slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 chili pepper, seeded, finely chopped (goat, scotch bonnet, habanero)
4 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup rum
1 lb potato, peeled, diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fresh

Steps:

  • Cut the conch into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Add the lime juice and tomato sauce and mix well; set aside to marinate.
  • Meanwhile, in a large stew pot, cook the bacon until browned. Pour off the fat. Add the olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, green pepper, and chile pepper. cook over medium-low heat until very lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the rum, potatoes, conch mixture, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour. Potatoes should be tender.
  • Discard bay leaf. Stir in the Tabasco sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Hirun Nethsitha
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This conch chowder was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the conch was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Falbio Bright
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I made this conch chowder for my family and they loved it! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Basimane Segakweng
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This conch chowder was delicious! The conch was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Owen Taber
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This conch chowder was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid next time.


Isaiah Osorio
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I'm not a fan of conch, but I thought I'd give this chowder a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Barna roy Chowdhury
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This conch chowder was just what I needed on a cold winter night. It was warm and comforting and the flavors were perfect.


Alana Cat09
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I've made this conch chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover conch and it's always delicious.


Sujon
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This conch chowder was a disaster. The conch was tough and the broth was bland. I had to throw the whole thing away.


Xkinso
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I'm allergic to seafood, so I made this conch chowder with chicken instead. It was still delicious! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful.


Nik K
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This was the best conch chowder I've ever had! The conch was so tender and the broth was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Umrani jan
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This conch chowder was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Vuyani Xolile
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I followed the recipe exactly and my conch chowder turned out great! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


mini_jedi
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This conch chowder was just okay. The conch was a bit tough and the broth was bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Kcire Albotra
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this conch chowder was surprisingly delicious. The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yahs Ysuy
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This conch chowder was a hit at my party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the conch was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.